Abstract: A dynamic centering apparatus, suitable for centering a workpiece on a work surface, comprising a plurality of hydraulic actuators coupled to individual cells of a hydraulic pump.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring and controlling a hydraulic pump condition. More specifically, the invention relates to a method and device for monitoring and controlling a hydraulic actuated process indirectly by monitoring and controlling an electric motor driving a positive displacement hydraulic pump. This invention also relates to a precision hydraulic energy delivery system. Direct coupling of the pump to a primary mover (motor) and related motor control allows for complete motion control of a hydraulically driven machine without the use of any downstream devices. By employing motion control algorithms in the motor control, the hydraulic output at the pump head is controlled in a feed forward method.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear traversing carriage for use in the papermaking industry and the like, which incorporates an air gap inductive motivator and eliminates all mechanical devices between the electrical power supply and the traversing mechanism. Specifically, the present invention relates to a linear traversing device comprising an inductor type linear motor comprising an electrical stator winding, a conductive platen extending over an entire traverse length of the device, a ferromagnetic material affixed to said conductive platen, a support means for supporting the device and maintaining an air-gap between the stator winding and the conductive platen, a user selected feed forward velocity map for driving the device, a controller that controls a movement of the device according to the user selected feed forward velocity map.

Abstract: A method and system for diagnosing a condition of a positive displacement hydraulic delivery system or pump. The method includes determining a reference polar guide of torque and/or velocity and/or energy profile(s) of the pump from a back electromotive force of a motor driving the pump, determining an angular displacement of an input shaft of the pump, comparing and storing the torque and/or velocity and/or energy profile(s) and the angular displacement of the input shaft in a processor within the motor drive, analyzing the torque and/or velocity and/or energy profile(s), thereby detecting any defect in the pump condition, and identifying a position of the defect based on the angular displacement of the input shaft of the pump.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a linear traversing carriage for use in the papermaking industry and the like, which incorporates an air gap inductive motivator and eliminates all mechanical devices between the electrical power supply and the traversing mechanism. Specifically, the present invention relates to a linear traversing device comprising an inductor type linear motor comprising an electrical stator winding, a conductive platen extending over an entire traverse length of the device, a ferromagnetic material affixed to said conductive platen, a support means for supporting the device and maintaining an air-gap between the stator winding and the conductive platen, a user selected feed forward velocity map for driving the device, a controller that controls a movement of the device according to the user selected feed forward velocity map.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a precision hydraulic energy delivery system that directly couples the pump to a primary mover (motor) and a related motor control. The system provides flow control of a hydraulically driven machine without the use of downstream devices by employing motion control algorithms in the motor control. Control features are electronically integrated into the hydraulic system by using control algorithms and subroutines specifically developed for the prime mover servo control system coupled to the pump.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a precision hydraulic energy delivery system that directly couples the pump to a primary mover (motor) and a related motor control. The system provides flow control of a hydraulically driven machine without the use of downstream devices by employing motion control algorithms in the motor control. Control features are electronically integrated into the hydraulic system by using control algorithms and subroutines specifically developed for the prime mover servo control system coupled to the pump.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a method for electronic polar attenuation of torque profile for positive displacement pumps by a processor where the attenuated torque profile is compared with the shaft displacement angle of the pump input shaft. The processor then signals a motor to power a pump with the result of pumping at a constant pressure at the full range of the designed system flow volume. In addition to the attenuated torque profile, the processor can also account for the response time of the pump drive, the motor inductive reactance, system inertia, application characteristics of the pump, and regenerative energy during deceleration of the pump.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of a method for electronic polar attenuation of torque profile for positive displacement pumps by a processor where the attenuated torque profile is compared with the shaft displacement angle of the pump input shaft. The processor then signals a motor to power a pump with the result of pumping at a constant pressure at the full range of the designed system flow volume. In addition to the attenuated torque profile, the processor can also account for the response time of the pump drive, the motor inductive reactance, system inertia, application characteristics of the pump, and regenerative energy during deceleration of the pump.

Abstract: An energy efficient high pressure pump system includes a drive motor driving an eccentric transmission, which drives a reciprocation pump having a number of cylinders. The eccentric transmission transmits a torque demand from the reciprocating pump, which varies with time, to the drive motor such that the torque demand on the drive motor is substantially constant. The pump system includes an eccentric sprocket mounted on the output shaft of a drive motor and driving an eccentric sprocket on an idler which includes a concentric sprocket driving a concentric sprocket on the reciprocating pump with the eccentricity of the eccentric sprockets being proportional to the maximum and minimum torque demand characteristics of the reciprocating pump.

Abstract: The piston arrangement includes one or more pistons, each propelled by a pneumatic actuator. Alternately, an accumulator-type actuator may be used, wherein compressed gas is inputted directly into the backflushing fluid chamber to reverse fluid flow through the filter arrangement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cleaning dryer fabrics and the like comprising an ultra high pressure water jet or jets at reduce water volume.

Abstract: A filter backflushing system including either a pneumatically-driven piston or pneumatic accumulator for propelling a supply of a filtered backflushing fluid, contained in a backflushing fluid chamber, in a reverse direction through a filter element. The filter backflushing system provides a high intensity, substantially instantaneous, constant pressure backflushing flow which effectively removes clogging contaminants from the filter element.