Abstract: A method of designing a container of a liquid reflection inclination sensor includes a liquid surface calculating step (S1) that calculates a shape of a liquid surface of a liquid in a horizontal direction “x” and a vertical direction “y” by utilizing the Young-Laplace formula and the hydrostatic pressure formula, the liquid surface formed on a plate extending vertically and infinitely with respect to a horizontal part of the liquid surface, an optical simulation step (S2) that obtains a light receiving pattern by reflecting a dark field pattern (4?) irradiated from an imaginary light source (2?) on an imaginary mirror plane (9a?) having the shape of the liquid surface, and a container adjusting step (S3-S4) that adjusts a shape of a cylindrical container (10) for enclosing the liquid by judging whether image accuracy of the light receiving pattern satisfies demanded sensor accuracy.

Abstract: A modular system and method is provided for enabling remote configuring and ordering of flowmeters in a client-server environment. The system includes a meter selection module configured to enable a user to select from a plurality of flowmeter types. A process data module receives process data from a client and a fluid selection module coupled to the process module is configured to receive a process fluid selection and to calculate properties thereof. A sizing module generates parameters of at least one sized flowmeter, sized in accordance with the received process data. A material selection module provides a list of materials from which the sized flowmeter may be fabricated, and a fluid rating module rates compatibility of the various materials with the process fluid selection. A results module is configured to generate data corresponding to expected performance of the sized flowmeter.

Abstract: A modular system and method is provided for enabling remote configuring and ordering of flowmeters in a client-server environment. The system includes a meter selection module configured to enable a user to select from a plurality of flowmeter types. A process data module receives process data from a client and a fluid selection module coupled to the process module is configured to receive a process fluid selection and to calculate properties thereof. A sizing module generates parameters of at least one sized flowmeter, sized in accordance with the received process data. A material selection module provides a list of materials from which the sized flowmeter may be fabricated, and a fluid rating module rates compatibility of the various materials with the process fluid selection. A results module is configured to generate data corresponding to expected performance of the sized flowmeter.

Abstract: A respiratory test apparatus for lung function comprises a chamber into which air can be blown by a subject to displace a piston. The chamber communicates with a space shielded from the incoming air flow to provide a measure of the static air pressure in the chamber, a pressure transducer providing an input of that pressure value a data processor. The data processor is arranged to provide outputs indicative of such functions as a subject's peak respiratory flow rate and the volume of air exhaled.

Abstract: Apparatus 1 for monitoring flow of fluid, such as domestic water, along a conduit 2 comprising a piston and cylinder arrangement 3 having a plurality of free pistons 4 and 5, and port means 6 which are so arranged with respect to the pistons 4 and 5 that an inlet port is always open during strokes of each piston 4 or 5 so that fluid flow is continuous along the conduit 2.

Abstract: A valving member is carried within the bore of a meter body having inlet and outlet ports. Chambers are formed within the bore on opposite sides of a piston slideably disposed about the valving member. In response to movement of the piston, valving member shifts axially within the bore to establish sequential periodic communication between alternate chambers and the inlet and outlet ports. After each shift, the valving member is latched by magnetic means.