Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling heating of a workpiece that includes an interface to receive a target temperature (TT) for the workpiece. A processor is configured to determine, based on monitoring outputs of temperature sensor(s), a current highest temperature (TH) for the workpiece and set a control temperature (TC) based on the received target temperature and the current highest temperature. A control system is configured to heat the workpiece to substantially the control temperature (TC) by turning on a heating device, and turning off the heating device when the workpiece reaches substantially the control temperature (TC). The processor is further configured to characterize a temperature ramp rate based on a measured temperature overshoot at the workpiece after turning off the heating device, and the control system is configured to heat the workpiece to the received target temperature (TT) by controlling the heating device based on the temperature ramp rate.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a universal-type bracket that incorporates a substantially uniform diameter through-bore. This allows the bracket to accept current sealing arrangements used in these types of pumps, while providing the same or better sealing options as current individual designs. The single through-bore can have multiple undercut features for holding a pump shaft bushing, with an increased wall thickness to allow for an appropriate interference fit with the walls of the through-bore, for example, similar to previous designs. Retaining ring grooves can be added to the through-bore, and retaining rings may be used to provide a positive shoulder for the seal or packing rings to seat against inside the bore. This may allow for various sealing options, such as stuffing seals, one-piece barrier seals, cartridge seals, BTR seals, component seals, and more.

Abstract: An example system for controlling heating of a workpiece includes: an interface configured to receive a target temperature (TT) for the workpiece; a processor configured to: select a current temperature (TS) for the workpiece based on monitoring one or more temperature sensors; and set a control temperature (TC) based on the received target temperature and TS; and a control system configured to: control heating of the workpiece via a heating device until the workpiece reaches TC as measured by at least one of the one or more temperature sensors, and controlling the heating device to stop heating the workpiece in response to the workpiece reaching TC; wherein: the processor is configured to characterize a temperature ramp rate based on a measured temperature overshoot at the workpiece after turning off the heating device; and the control system is configured to control heating of the workpiece to TT by controlling the heating device based on the temperature ramp rate.

Abstract: An example system for controlling heating of a workpiece includes: an interface configured to receive a target temperature (TT) for the workpiece; a processor configured to: select a current temperature (TS) for the workpiece based on monitoring one or more temperature sensors; and set a control temperature (TC) based on the received target temperature and TS; and a control system configured to: control heating of the workpiece via a heating device until the workpiece reaches TC as measured by at least one of the one or more temperature sensors, and controlling the heating device to stop heating the workpiece in response to the workpiece reaching TC; wherein: the processor is configured to characterize a temperature ramp rate based on a measured temperature overshoot at the workpiece after turning off the heating device; and the control system is configured to control heating of the workpiece to TT by controlling the heating device based on the temperature ramp rate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to control heating based on monitoring feedback of temperature sensors are disclosed. An example heating apparatus includes: a heater configured to apply heat energy to an object; and control circuitry configured to: control the heater based on a target temperature to which the object is to be heated; in response to determining that a first measured temperature sample associated with a first temperature sensor is greater than a first reference temperature, updating a first temperature range and the first reference temperature based on the first measured temperature sample; and in response to determining that a second measured temperature sample associated with the first temperature sensor is not within the first temperature range, reduce the priority of the first temperature sensor for control of applying the heat energy to the object.

Abstract: Provided is a system for controlling heating of a workpiece that includes an interface to receive a target temperature (TT) for the workpiece. A processor is configured to determine, based on monitoring outputs of temperature sensor(s), a current highest temperature (TH) for the workpiece and set a control temperature (TC) based on the received target temperature and the current highest temperature. A control system is configured to heat the workpiece to substantially the control temperature (TC) by turning on a heating device, and turning off the heating device when the workpiece reaches substantially the control temperature (TC). The processor is further configured to characterize a temperature ramp rate based on a measured temperature overshoot at the workpiece after turning off the heating device, and the control system is configured to heat the workpiece to the received target temperature (TT) by controlling the heating device based on the temperature ramp rate.