Abstract: Multiphase flowmeter aperture antenna transmission and pressure retention are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes at least one radiating element to transmit or receive an electromagnetic signal along a measurement plane orthogonal to a direction of flow of the fluid in the vessel; a pressure retaining member to prevent fluid from entering the aperture antenna assembly through a measurement window of the aperture antenna assembly, at least a portion of the pressure retaining member to separate the radiating element and the fluid; and a metal housing with or without slits, the pressure retaining member to be at least partially within the metal housing, the radiating element to be coupled to the metal housing.

Abstract: A ceramic sheet includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a pair of parallel edges extending therebetween. A thickness of the ceramic sheet is defined between the first and second surfaces, a width of the ceramic sheet is defined between the pair of parallel edges, and a length of the ceramic sheet is defined as a dimension orthogonal to both the thickness and the width. The thickness is less than or equal to 100 ?m, the length is greater than or equal to 10 m, and the width is less than or equal to 12 mm. The ceramic sheet has a grain size of less than or equal to 0.2 ?m and a porosity of less than or equal to 5%.

Abstract: Multiphase flowmeters and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a flowmeter and a fluid conduit to provide a flow path for a fluid relative to the flowmeter. The example apparatus includes a sensor coupled to the fluid conduit to generate data indicative of at least one of a presence, an absence, or a mass flow rate of solids in the fluid during flow of the fluid through the fluid conduit. The example apparatus includes a processor. The sensor is to be communicatively coupled to the processor. The processor is to selectively determine flow rates for one or more phases of the fluid based on data generated by the flowmeter and a first algorithmic mode or a second algorithmic mode selected based on the sensor data.

Abstract: Training data models using machine learning can include training a computer data model of data distribution using a training data set. The training data set includes training data and additional training data, and the training data and the additional training data being represented by layers of data representing the data distribution of the training data set. The computer data model using the additional training data is iteratively trained for each of the layers of the training data set. Statistical noise is added randomly to each of the layers of the training data set. Data variations are detected in each of the layers of the additional training data. The data variations are diluted in each of the additional layers of the training data, and the computer data model is retrained for the training data set using the diluted data variations in each of the layers of the additional training data.

Abstract: Conductivity probe fluid property measurement systems and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a flow meter and a fluid conduit to provide a flow path for a fluid relative to the flow meter. The example apparatus includes a conductivity probe coupled to the fluid conduit to generate brine conductivity data of the fluid during flow of the fluid through the fluid conduit. The example apparatus includes a processor to modify fluid flow data generated by the flow meter based on the brine conductivity data.

Abstract: Example multiphase fluid meters and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a fluid conduit coupled to tubing. A multiphase fluid is to flow from the tubing into the fluid conduit. The example apparatus includes a flow channel defined in the fluid conduit. The fluid is to flow through the flow channel. The flow channel has a cross-sectional shape different from a cross-sectional shape of the tubing. The example apparatus includes one or more sensors coupled to the flow channel to generate data indicative of a property of the multiphase fluid.

Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture are disclosed to measure a multiphase flow. An example system includes a flowmeter including a mixer to homogenize a fluid received at an inlet of the flowmeter, a differential pressure sensor to measure a differential pressure of the fluid across an inlet and an outlet of the mixer, a Doppler probe to transmit a microwave or an ultrasonic wave into the fluid to generate Doppler frequency shift data, and a flowmeter manager to calculate a velocity of the fluid based on the Doppler frequency shift data, and calculate a density of the fluid based on the differential pressure and the velocity.

Abstract: Multiphase flowmeter aperture antenna transmission and pressure retention are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes at least one radiating element to transmit or receive an electromagnetic signal along a measurement plane orthogonal to a direction of flow of the fluid in the vessel; a pressure retaining member to prevent fluid from entering the aperture antenna assembly through a measurement window of the aperture antenna assembly, at least a portion of the pressure retaining member to separate the radiating element and the fluid; and a metal housing with or without slits, the pressure retaining member to be at least partially within the metal housing, the radiating element to be coupled to the metal housing.

Abstract: Multiphase flowmeters and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a flowmeter and a fluid conduit to provide a flow path for a fluid relative to the flowmeter. The example apparatus includes a sensor coupled to the fluid conduit to generate data indicative of at least one of a presence, an absence, or a mass flow rate of solids in the fluid during flow of the fluid through the fluid conduit. The example apparatus includes a processor. The sensor is to be communicatively coupled to the processor. The processor is to selectively determine flow rates for one or more phases of the fluid based on data generated by the flowmeter and a first algorithmic mode or a second algorithmic mode selected based on the sensor data.

Abstract: Electromagnetic probes for analyzing a flowing multi-phase fluid are described herein. The probes generally use a probe assembly for measuring liquid properties in a multiphase fluid flowing in a conduit, the probe assembly comprising a first member with a probe portion and a connection portion, the probe portion having a central bore with a conductor and a pressure-resistant insulator surrounding the conductor, the conductor extending from an opening at a distal end of the probe portion into the connection portion, the connection portion having a connector coupled to a distal end of the connection portion, the connection portion having a seal face with a groove extending around the probe portion; and a second member that, when assembled, is in direct contact with the first member at the distal end of the connection portion to apply compression and to retain the first member against a wall of the conduit.

Abstract: Conductivity probe fluid property measurement systems and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a flow meter and a fluid conduit to provide a flow path for a fluid relative to the flow meter. The example apparatus includes a conductivity probe coupled to the fluid conduit to generate brine conductivity data of the fluid during flow of the fluid through the fluid conduit. The example apparatus includes a processor to modify fluid flow data generated by the flow meter based on the brine conductivity data.

Abstract: Ceramic assembly can comprise a ceramic article comprising a thickness defined between a first major surface and a second major surface. The thickness can be about 100 micrometers or less. The ceramic assembly can comprise a polymer coating deposited over at least an outer peripheral portion of the first major surface of the ceramic article. The polymer coating can comprise a thickness of about 30 micrometers or less. An edge strength of the ceramic assembly can be greater than an edge strength of the ceramic article by about 50 MegaPascals or more. Methods of forming a ceramic assembly can comprise depositing a polymer coating on an outer peripheral portion of a first major surface of a ceramic article. Methods can further comprise curing the polymer coating.

Abstract: Embodiments of a sensor are disclosed herein. The sensor includes a ceramic substrate having a first major surface, a second major surface opposite to the first major surface, and a thickness measured from the first major surface to the second major surface. The thickness is from 10 ?m to 200 ?m. A piezoelectric layer is disposed on the first major surface of the ceramic substrate, and the piezoelectric layer has a thickness of 10 ?m or less. At least one electrical contact is disposed on the piezoelectric layer or between the ceramic substrate and the piezoelectric layer or both on the piezoelectric layer and between the ceramic substrate and the piezoelectric layer. A wearable device including such a sensor is also disclosed herein as well as a method of manufacturing same.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical formulation, and particularly relates to an aripiprazole injectable suspension formulation having prolonged shelf life, and methods of using the formulation in treating schizophrenia and related diseases. In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a method of prolonging shelf life of an aripiprazole injectable suspension formulation.

Abstract: Electromagnetic probes for analyzing a flowing multi-phase fluid are described herein. The probes generally use a probe assembly for measuring liquid properties in a multiphase fluid flowing in a conduit, the probe assembly comprising a first member with a probe portion and a connection portion, the probe portion having a central bore with a conductor and a pressure-resistant insulator surrounding the conductor, the conductor extending from an opening at a distal end of the probe portion into the connection portion, the connection portion having a connector coupled to a distal end of the connection portion, the connection portion having a seal face with a groove extending around the probe portion; and a second member that, when assembled, is in direct contact with the first member at the distal end of the connection portion to apply compression and to retain the first member against a wall of the conduit.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical formulation, and particularly relates to an aripiprazole injectable suspension formulation having prolonged shelf life, and methods of using the formulation in treating schizophrenia and related diseases. In another aspect, the present invention also relates to a method of prolonging shelf life of an aripiprazole injectable suspension formulation.

Abstract: A drying block structure is provided, including a main body and a protective layer. The main body has a honeycomb and substantially circular shape. The protective layer covers the main body and has a porous structure. The main body and the protective layer are integrally formed as one piece.

Abstract: Various aspects of systems and methods are provided herein wherein a method, is provided including the steps of: depositing a hot, flexible ribbon material along a plurality of sequentially conveyed molds; rolling a pinch roller over the surface of the ribbon, such that at least one pinch region is actuated in the ribbon as the ribbon is pinched between a pinch edge of the pinch roller and the surface of the mold; and rolling a pin roller over the surface of the ribbon, cooling the ribbon to thereby separate the ribbon along the pinch region into discrete parts.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide methods and apparatus to determine water-to-liquid ratio and water volume fraction for high gas-volume-fraction wet-gas flows or multiphase flows.