Abstract: A multiplicity of variable density fluid streams, each having been processed to yield individual fluid streams of desired densities, are combined in a manner to achieve controlled ratios of each stream as determined by a recipe structure to produce a final mixture of a desired density. This system further allows injection of solids or other pumpable fluids utilizing the same overall control equipment, compensating for displacement to again yield a final mixture to meet a desired weight per unit volume. This system may be utilized to manufacture a variety of products, especially edible foods such as frozen toppings, marshmallows, ice creams and other comestibles. The overall control system hardware may be extended to further control related aspects of process equipment such as heat exchange functions, flowrate, level, pressure, and the like, as may be required to achieve economical utilization of the microprocessor capabilities.

Abstract: A multiplicity of variable density fluid streams, each having been processed to yield individual fluid streams of desired densities, are combined in a manner to achieve controlled ratios of each stream as determined by a recipe structure to produce a final mixture of a desired density. This system further allows injection of solids or other pumpable fluids utilizing the same overall control equipment, compensating for displacement to again yield a final mixture to meet a desired weight per unit volume. This system may be utilized to manufacture a variety of products, especially edible foods such as frozen toppings, marshmallows, ice creams and other comestibles. The overall control system hardware may be extended to further control related aspects of process equipment such as heat exchange functions, flowrate, level, pressure, and the like, as may be required to achieve economical utilization of the microprocessor capabilities.

Abstract: A density controlled product with controlled overrun amounts is formed a method and an apparatus whereby a fluid stream is measured with a mass flow meter in order to develop a predetermined liquid metering density control system for mixing a liquid having a variable density with an injected gas or liquid to derive a resultant liquid of a desired constant density may be obtained.

Abstract: A density controlled product with controlled overrun amounts is formed a method and an apparatus whereby a fluid stream is measured with a mass flow meter in order to develop a predetermined liquid metering density control system for mixing a liquid having a variable density with an injected gas or liquid to derive a resultant liquid of a desired constant density may be obtained.

Abstract: The flow-meter data collection and processing system includes: a flow meter; a hose coupled to the flow meter for supplying liquid to said flow meter; electrical circuitry coupled to the flow meter for operating the flow meter, and control circuitry for controlling the electrical circuitry. The control circuitry includes a processor, a coded actuating device such as a memory key for controlling actuation of the processor and data collection memory for collecting flow meter data, operator data and operator inputted data.The system also includes a processor adapted to be coupled to the data collection memory for collecting data and supplying such data to a data processor (a PC) for analyzing and collating data retrieved from the data collection memory.

Abstract: The method for constructing a panel assembly for a control unit comprises the steps of: creating a layout of the system to be controlled in a computer-aided-design system; providing in the layout circle areas for elements of the system to be illuminated to indicate a certain operating mode of the element; creating an overlay of centers for each of the circle areas in the computer-aided-design system; storing in a memory of the computer-aided-design system the layout of the system and a layout of the centers; printing a layout for an overlay of the system to be controlled to a desired scale; printing a layout of the centers to the desired scale; placing the layout of the centers adjacent an outer panel for marking centers thereon; drilling holes at the centers; placing the layout of centers over an inner panel for identifying the centers of the holes to be drilled; drilling holes in the inner panel; mounting light emitting means in the holes drilled in the inner panel; placing the overlay of the system on the

Abstract: The metering assembly for a tank truck/trailer comprises a number of elements including an air eliminator vessel, legs and brackets for mounting the air eliminator vessel in a compartment of the tank truck/trailer, a pump mounted in the compartment and a fluid connection between the pump and the air eliminator vessel. A hose is also provided connected to the pump and is adapted to be inserted into an outside receptacle containing liquid for supplying or withdrawing liquid to or from the receptacle. A flow meter is fluidly coupled to the air eliminator vessel and a mounting bracket is provided for mechanically mounting the flow meter to the eliminator vessel. The flow meter has an outlet coupled to the tank of the tank truck. A strainer is provided for straining liquid pumped to or from the receptacle prior to the delivery of the liquid to or from the tank of the tank truck/trailer.

Abstract: The panel assembly comprises an inner panel hignedly mounted at one side edge to a control unit. The inner panel has a plurality of openings formed therethrough and light emitting elements mounted in the openings for projecting light from the outer face of the inner panel toward an outer panel. Wire conductor elements are connected on the back side of the inner panel to the light emitting elements and are adapted to be connected to a source of electric power. The outer panel is hingedly connected along one side thereof to the control unit. The outer panel has openings therethrough arranged to be aligned with the light emitting elements mounted in the openings of the inner panel. A layout of a system is mounted on the outer face of the outer panel and has circle areas identifying elements of the system which are to be illuminated to indicate a particular status of those elements of the system shown on the outer face of the outer panel.

Abstract: The batch control system is used in a batching system for controlling the batching of a fluid material from one container to another container through a conduit having a pump coupled therein, a flowmeter coupled therein and a valve coupled therein. The batch control system includes a microprocessor; a keypad coupled to said microprocessor; a battery backed non-volatile memory coupled to the microprocessor; a serial port in the microprocessor; an alpha-numeric display coupled to the microprocessor; relay control outputs coupled to said microprocessor and to relays for controlling energization of the pump and the valve, respectively; at least one input coupled to the microprocessor for receiving count pulses from the flowmeter; and, outputs for supply data to a station remote from the location of the batch control system, such as a manager's office or a station at the location of one of the containers.