Abstract: A valve position sensor (1) is described. The valve position sensor comprises a sensor housing (10) for placement on a moving component of a valve (12); a print circuit board assembly disposed within the housing, the print circuit board assembly comprising: one or more micro sensors, the one or more micro sensors including a magnetometer; a processing unit configured to receive data from the magnetometer and compare the received magnetometer data with predetermined calibration data to determine valve position data relating to an estimate of the valve position; and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting event data including valve position data to an external receiver. The valve position sensor provides a low cost means to remotely determine the position of a valve.

Abstract: Position transmitter assemblies for use with actuators are disclosed. A position transmitter assembly for use with an actuator stem of an actuator includes a mounting bracket arranged for attachment to the actuator. The position transmitter assembly includes a position transmitter operatively coupled to the mounting bracket, the position transmitter including a position sensor or a feedback array. The position transmitter assembly includes an arm. The arm includes a first portion and a second portion. The other of the feedback array or the position sensor is mounted to the first portion. The position sensor is responsive to the feedback array to enable the position transmitter to determine a position of the actuator. The position transmitter assembly includes a cam assembly arranged between the actuator stem and the arm. The cam assembly is to cause the arm and the feedback array to linearly move when the actuator stem is rotating.

Abstract: A position sensor unit comprising a sensor housing, an optical time-of-flight sensor, and an electronic control unit is presented. The sensor housing includes an optical port such that an optically transmissive seal engaged within the optical port is operable to pass an optical pulse from within the sensor housing to be transmitted to a diaphragm within a pneumatic actuator wellhead and valve assembly, and also, pass a reflected optical pulse from the diaphragm back into the sensor housing. The optical time-of-flight sensor is operable to measure a round-trip propagation time of one or more optical pulses transmitted by the optical-time-of-flight sensor to the diaphragm and reflected back from the diaphragm in order to determine the displacement of the diaphragm. The electronic control unit controls the optical-time-of-flight sensor and provides detected measurements to an external monitoring device.

Abstract: A water valve may include a valve shell, and a rotating base is installed in the valve shell. A lower end of the rotating base is sequentially connected to a driving valve piece and a fixed valve piece, and the driving valve piece and the fixed valve piece are installed in the valve shell. A bottom portion of the driving valve piece comprises a concave portion to form a mixing chamber, and the mixing chamber has a first mixing space and a second mixing space, and the diameter of the first mixing space is larger than the second mixing space so as to increase the coverage of the mixing chamber. Each of two sides of the second mixing space comprises a pressure relief slot.

Abstract: A valve assembly including a valve body defining an inlet, an outlet, a fluid flow path, and a chamber. A control element is disposed in the chamber and in the fluid flow path, and is rotatable by a valve stem about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position. A flow conditioner coupled to the valve body and including a first end, a second end, and a plurality of channels extending between the first end and the second end. The plurality of channels are in flow communication with the fluid flow path of the valve body when the control element is in the open position. A plurality of walls separate the plurality of channels and include a first thickness and a second thickness different than the first thickness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vacuum valve having at least one acoustic sensor, the acoustic sensor being designed such that information can be generated by the acoustic sensor via a structure-borne sound wave, as a measuring signal, impacting on at least one component of the vacuum valve.

Abstract: Self-healing microvalves are described herein. The self-healing microvalve can move from a first position to a second position using an electrical input and use a soft hydraulic assembly to return from the second position to the first position. The electrical input can create an electrostatic attraction, causing the compression of the soft hydraulic assembly and movement of the valve gate to seal the microvalve. The elasticity of the soft hydraulic assembly can then return the self-healing microvalve to the original state, once the electrical input is removed.

Abstract: Provided is a method of laying empty pipes on the seabed, which method includes arranging a plurality of empty pipes in a bundle; arranging a bundle-strengthening element in a cavity defined by the pipes of the bundle; binding the bundle; and lowering the bundle to the seabed.

Abstract: A method of determining a minimum wall thickness for a pipe joint for use in a subsea pipeline comprises the steps of: i) determining an internal diameter of the pipe joint; ii) determining a minimum allowable hydrostatic pressure at the depth at which the pipe joint is to be used; iii) determining a target wall thickness for the pipe joint, the target wall thickness corresponding to the internal diameter and the minimum allowable hydrostatic pressure; iv) manufacturing a plurality of preliminary pipe joints having the internal diameter and the target wall thickness; v) carrying out external pressure collapse tests resulting in data representative of the hydrostatic collapse pressures at which the plurality of preliminary pipe joints collapse; vi) determining a probability distribution corresponding to the data based on a statistical tail model derived from Extreme Value Theory; vii) determining from the probability distribution a hydrostatic collapse pressure occurring with a probability of 10?5 or lower; an

Abstract: A non-welded type branch piping reinforcement apparatus capable of preventing damage to a branch pipe system by increasing the strength of the branch pipe system by covering and protecting the branch pipe system connected to a header pipe, by a joint clamp, a connection pipe clamp, and a valve clamp includes: a joint clamp arranged to cover the branch pipe joint and the connection pipe and having an arc-shaped cross section; a connection pipe clamp arranged to cover the connection pipe and having an arc-shaped cross section; and a valve clamp arranged to cover the connection pipe and the valve and having an arc-shaped cross section, wherein one end of the connection pipe clamp is connected to the joint clamp and the other end of the connection pipe clamp is connected to the valve clamp.

Abstract: A buffer for holding a pipe adapted to transport a fluid is provided. The buffer includes a base, a plurality of fingers extending outwardly from a first side of the base. A first finger of the plurality of fingers and a second finger of the plurality of fingers define a cavity for receiving the pipe. The buffer further includes at least one roller on a second side of the base opposite the first side.

Abstract: A conduit seal assembly includes an outer conduit having a first end with a first opening and a second end, opposite the first end, with a second opening. A first seal is positioned in the first opening for resisting a first temperature, and a second seal is positioned in the second opening for resisting a second temperature less than the first temperature. The first and second seals define a cavity and provide an air-tight seal of the cavity, and the assembly includes a monitoring assembly configured to sense a characteristic in the cavity.

Abstract: A hose arrangement includes an outer tube of flexible material and an inner tube of an elastic material for carrying fluid. Due to an action of the elastic inner tube, the hose has a shorter length in a contracted state in the absence of fluid pressure in the interior of the inner elastic tube and a longer length in an expanded state when the fluid pressure is applied to the interior of the elastic inner tube. The tube has an undulating state in the contracted state and controls and contains expansion of the inner tube when the hose is in the expanded state. At least one sleeve portion is provided between the elastic inner tube and the outer tube along a part of the elastic inner tube where undulation of the outer tube occurs in the contracted state for protecting the elastic inner tube from abrasion undulations of the outer tube.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adjustable collar for inserting a pipe therein, in particular for positioning and securing a pipe to an apparatus. The present disclosure provides an adjustable collar for inserting a pipe therein, which accepts pipes of any diameter within a predetermined range instead of only accepting pipes of certain standard diameters. Furthermore, pipes can be secured into the adjustable collar without the need for hand tools, adapters, or other accessories.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to bioprocessing devices, systems, and methods, and particularly to sanitary connections for bioprocessing. The devices, systems, and methods described herein can relate to the sanitary connection of flow fittings, such as reducers, with considerations for ease of assembly and sealing.

Abstract: A coupling device configured to couple first and second pipes, which comprises a first part coupled to the first pipe and which has a first contact surface, a second part coupled to the second pipe, separate from the first part, and which has a second contact surface configured to collaborate with the first contact surface, at least one clamp comprising at least one clamping jaw comprising a groove, configured to collaborate with the first and second parts, which has a cross section such that a concentric tightening of the clamp causes the first and second contact surfaces to be kept pressed against one another. Thus, the coupling device makes it possible to obtain a ball joint type connection between the first and second pipes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a socket compatible with multiple types of plugs having front end portions varying in length and a pipe connector having this socket. The socket 10 of the present invention mainly includes a base portion 18, first steel balls 22 and second steel balls 24 housed in housing holes of the base portion 18, an outer support portion 26 supporting the first steel balls 22 and the like from the outer side, and an inner support portion 25 supporting the first steel balls 22 and the like from the inner side. The socket 10 includes first housing holes 50 in which the first steel balls 22 are housed and second housing holes 52 in which the second steel balls 24 are housed and which are longer than the first housing holes 50 in an axial direction.

Abstract: A fitting for connecting a branch conduit to a liner installed in a main pipe is configured to mechanically connect to the branch conduit as it is inserted into the branch conduit from inside the main pipe. The mechanical connection is established without rotating the fitting. The fitting can include a body having an outer shaft section for being received in the branch conduit and an inner flange section for opposing the liner within the main pipe. The fastener include one or more teeth that extend radially from the exterior of the shaft section. The teeth can be secured to the shaft section by deforming portions of the fitting body against the teeth. The flange section supports a gasket for sealing against the liner when the fitting is installed. The flange section can include a rim that maintains the gasket in the proper position.

Abstract: A modular unit includes a carrier member defining a receiving space for receiving a fluid conduit, a heating element disposed on a surface of the carrier member, and a thermal insulation jacket surrounding the carrier member. The thermal insulation jacket includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions of the thermal insulation jacket have mating features for securing the upper and lower portions together.

Abstract: The present invention provides a piping unit that facilitates downsizing of a cooler by decreasing the temperature of fluid to be introduced into the cooler without reducing the cooling effect of a cooler. A piping unit is for introduction of heated fluid into a cooler, the piping unit being formed from synthetic resin and including a heat exchange structure on an inner peripheral surface.

Abstract: A multi-pump pump system includes at least two pumps and a system pulsation dampener sized and configured to reduce a magnitude of pressure pulsations within a combined flow output by the at least two pumps, together with at least one mini-dampener coupled between the outlet of one of the pumps and header pipe(s) carrying flow from one of the pumps into the system pulsation dampener, the at least one mini-dampener sized and configured to reduce the magnitude of pressure pulsations over the system pulsation dampener alone. Optionally, a mini-dampener may be coupled between each pump and the system pulsation dampener. A single header pipe may carry combined flow from the at least two pumps into the system pulsation dampener, or separate header pipes may carry individual flows from the pumps into the system pulsation dampener.

Abstract: A conduit embedded in thermoplastic and adhered to a pipeline with a porous material assisting in the adhesion. The porous material is adhered to the pipeline, the porous material having at least some pores occupied by the thermoplastic. The porous material may be a sleeve of fibrous material. The adhesion may be accomplished by positioning a sleeve of fibrous material around a guide, bringing the thermoplastic into contact with the sleeve and heating the thermoplastic to cause the thermoplastic to enter pores of the sleeve. The guide forms a barrier preventing the thermoplastic from reaching a portion of the sleeve, and that portion is adhered to the object. This method may also be applied to adhere a thermoplastic, with or without a conduit, to any object.

Abstract: A frame assembly for inspection of pipeline girth weld, having a support frame releasably coupled to a mounting band that comprises of two clamshell halves. The clamshell halves are coupled via quick release coupling mechanisms. By removing one of the clamshells, or uncouple the two clamshells at one coupling point, the frame assembly permits a RTR scanner assembly to be laterally displaced along the length of the pipeline.

Abstract: A plug removal tool may include a mount for attaching the plug removal tool to a structure and a plug nut. Additionally, the plug removal tool may include at least one rigid arm extending between the mount and the plug nut. Further, the at least one arm may have at least one translational degree of movement and at least one rotational degree of movement.

Abstract: The device is for preparing a liner to be installed in a pipe. The device has a frame, which is rotationally symmetrical in relation to its rotational axis. The frame has two ends, in the middle of both of which ends is arranged an opening. The device further has two rings in connection with the frame, which are equally large in their outer diameter. The outer diameter is larger than the outer diameter of the frame in the section between the rings.

Abstract: A self driven pig may have a drive using slanted wheels on an element rotated axially relative to a reference element to drive the pig along a pipe, and may have a sensor carrier with a housing holding the sensors which rotates axially to provide better sensor coverage of the walls of the pipe.

Abstract: A modular, aerogel-based vacuum insulated pipe section comprising an outer conduit; an inner conduit concentrically disposed within the outer conduit with aerogel insulation and a condensable gas being disposed in the insulation space between the concentric conduits. As a stand-alone pipe section, the insulation space is at a pressure within the range of from about 100 microns Hg to about 1000 microns Hg. However, in operation, when a cryogenic fluid is traversing the inner conduit, the condensable gas condenses and the pressure within the insulation space is further reduced to range of from about 1 microns Hg to about 5 microns Hg. The vacuum insulated pipe section further includes a coupling arrangement disposed on a first end of the inner conduit and a second end of the inner conduit, the coupling arrangement configured to engage or mate with a corresponding end of another modular vacuum insulated pipe section.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an electronic device includes a case for the electronic device; an attachment portion, formed on the case, having a groove; and a mount constructed to be attachable to a bicycle or a vehicle. The mount includes a locking cap having a protrusion; a rotatable cap having a tab groove wherein the rotatable cap is rotatable with respect to the locking cap; a biased switch having a tab wherein the tab is biased toward the rotatable cap. Here, the tab groove includes an opening and a groove is broadly defined to include an opening. The mount is attachable to the attachment portion by inserting the protrusion of the locking cap into the groove of the attachment portion and rotating the attachment portion or the locking cap with respect to each other.

Abstract: A wall mounting bracket assembly can be adapted to support an electronic display. The bracket assembly can include a support frame that includes a first support rail, and the support frame can be adapted to couple to a vertical surface. The bracket assembly can include one or more leveling assemblies. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a hook portion adapted to engage with the first support rail. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a first pair of support plates and a first leveling plate positioned between the first pair of support plates. The first pair of support plates can be adapted to translate with respect to the first leveling plate. The one or more leveling assemblies can include a driving block configured to engage with the first leveling plate and to translate the first pair of support plates with respect to the first leveling plate.

Abstract: An elevatable supporting device for bearing a display is provided. The elevatable supporting device comprises an upright, an energy storage element, and a bearing module. The upright includes a first surface and a second surface which is non-parallel to the first surface. The energy storage element abuts against the first surface and the second surface and includes a first arm providing a first resistance and a second arm providing a second resistance. A first included angle is defined between the first arm and the second arm. When the energy storage element moves from the highest position to the lowest position, the first included angle decreases so that one of the first resistance and the second resistance may increase in order to maintain a total effective resistance along the first axis. Accordingly, the display may be able to stop at any position between the highest position and the lowest position.

Abstract: A deployable prop is provided that is capable of transitioning from an undeployed state to a deployed state in which the prop can be used to support an object against or adjacent to a structural surface. In one embodiment, the deployable prop includes a bistable “carpenter's” tape, a foot member that is engaged to one end of the tape, and a head member that is engaged to the other end of the tape. The tape, foot member, and head member can be placed in an undeployed state that has “roll” shape and in a deployed state in which the tape extends substantially linearly between the foot and head members and can be used to support an object against or adjacent to a structural surface.

Abstract: Cross beam flexure pivot assembly includes a first housing member having a first arcuate member a second housing member having a second arcuate member wherein the first arcuate member extends into the second housing member and the second arcuate member extends into the first housing member. First, second and, third beams extend in first direction and fourth and fifth beams extend in a second direction all secured to first and second arcuate members. A first axis, second axis and radial axis of the first and second housing members form a common point of intersection. Total of cross section areas of beams extending in first direction and of beams extending in second direction are equal providing equal linear stiffness in both directions. Total moment stiffness about first axis equals total moment stiffness about the second axis.

Abstract: An accessory mounting device for removably mounting an accessory or fixture to a wall, ceiling, or other supporting surface. The device includes a bracket or clip which is affixable to the wall or other surface. The device further includes a cover which releasably mounts to the bracket or clip. The cover is configured to support and anchor various accessories and devices to the wall, ceiling, or other surface. The cover is mounted to and removed from the bracket by overcoming a biasing force provided between members of the bracket.

Abstract: Various embodiments are generally directed to a unit secured in a single subterranean bore. The unit can be configured to store compressed hydrocarbon gas in at least one of a plurality of separate vessels that are respectively attached via at least one retainer. An anchor feature may be employed to center the unit within the single subterranean bore.

Abstract: A high pressure tank includes: a liner having a space in which a gas is sealed; and a reinforcement layer configured to cover a periphery of the liner. The liner has a cylinder portion in a cylindrical shape, and a pair of dome portions provided at both ends of the cylinder portion in an axial direction of the cylinder portion. A curved surface shape of each dome portion is an equally stressed curved surface shape when an internal pressure of the liner reaches a setting pressure set higher than the atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: The innovation described herein generally pertains to a system and method related to a pressure vessel including a tank formed of an injected tank liner with co-injected boss and permeation barrier film surrounded by a layer of thermoplastic composite filament winding and a protective jacket disposed thereon that facilitates stacking and portability of the pressure vessel and provides an air passage for convective heat transfer between the tank and the environment.

Abstract: Pressure vessels having a grooved liner and methods of forming the same are described. The pressure vessel includes a liner surrounding a cavity therein, an outer surface of the liner disposed opposite the cavity, a boss disposed at a first end of the liner, a composite layer surrounding the liner, an inner surface of the composite layer disposed proximate the liner, and a plurality of longitudinal grooves configured to release gas present between the inner surface of the composite layer and the outer surface of the liner. The liner defines a longitudinal axis therethrough. The boss and the outer surface of the liner define the plurality of longitudinal grooves therein. The plurality of longitudinal grooves extends along the longitudinal axis from the boss toward a second end of the liner. The composite layer spans each of the plurality of longitudinal grooves.

Abstract: A system for producing and dispensing pressurized hydrogen includes: a hydrogen generator, in particular an electrolyser, a hydraulic drive, two or more hydrogen storage tanks, and a hydrogen dispensing unit, wherein each of the hydrogen storage tanks is capable of discharging hydrogen at a constant pressure by movement of an internal piston, wherein at least one of the hydrogen storage tanks is arranged to act as compressor by actuation of the internal piston by the hydraulic drive, and wherein at least one of the hydrogen storage tanks is arranged to act as a constant pressure tank for storing and discharging hydrogen at a constant pressure.

Abstract: A fill station permits transferring a gas, such as a compressed gas from a second device to a first device. The fill station includes a body having an inlet, an inlet/outlet port and an outlet. The body has a passage extending between the inlet, the inlet/outlet port and the outlet. The passage includes a central passage portion. The body includes a bore therein in communication with the central passage portion. A valve assembly includes a seal, a seat, a ball and a biasing member mounted in the body at a first side of the central passage in communication with the inlet/outlet port and a seal, a seal support, and an actuator shaft positioned in the body on an opposite side of the central passage portion. Engagement of the actuator shaft with the ball moves the ball off of the seat to open flow communication from the inlet/outlet port to the outlet and disengagement of the actuator shaft from the ball moves the ball onto the seat to close flow communication from the inlet to the outlet.

Abstract: An inflatable structure for gas storage (such as carbon dioxide) includes an inner bladder containing a gas for storage and an outer wall spaced from the inner bladder. An intermediate space between the bladder and the outer wall is pressurized with a gas other than the storage gas (such as air) so that the structure is protected from environmental conditions such as wind and snow loading. A method of using the inflatable structure for storage of a storage gas includes using a blower to inflate the inner bladder with storage gas, and pressurizing the intermediate space with air to have a higher pressure than the inner bladder.

Abstract: A type of LED lamp structure and its preparation process are disclosed, where insulation casings are placed over two thin wires extended from the bulb shell to prevent the two electrodes from contacting before they are electrically connected with the driver power supply, usually by welding or winding. The LED lamp structure of the embodiments of the present invention includes: light-emitting components, driver power supply and electrical connection components; the light-emitting components include an LED lamp pole. Thick wires are installed below the LED lamp pole and the thick wires are electrically connected to the LED lamp pole; the driver power supply includes the driver circuit board and the driver circuit board is connected to the female connector for plugging to the thick wires, so that the thick wires are electrically connected to the driver power supply through the female connector.

Abstract: The lighting device includes at least one filament module, a base, at least one pillar, and a base. The filament module includes more than two filaments. Each filament includes a substrate, multiple LED chips, a phosphor film, a top extended electrode, and a bottom extended electrode. Multiple LED chips are mounted on the substrate. The phosphor film covers the substrate and multiple LED chips. The top extended electrode and bottom extended electrode are connected to two ends of the substrate respectively. At least part of top extended electrode and bottom extended electrode are not covered by the phosphor film, and each top extended electrode of the filaments is fixed together.

Abstract: A light-emitting device includes an optical member including first and second light emitting elements, first and second light condenser portions, and a light guide portion. The first light condenser portion is disposed at a position corresponding to the first light-emitting element, and condenses a portion of light emitted from the first light-emitting element. The second light condenser portion surrounds the first light condenser portion, and condenses a portion of the light that is not incident to the first light condenser portion among the light emitted from the first light-emitting element. The light guide portion is disposed at a periphery of the second light condenser portion and at a position corresponding to the second light-emitting element, and guides light emitted from the second light-emitting element by causing total reflection in an interior of the light guide portion.

Abstract: An LED tube lamp with overvoltage protection capability is provided. The LED tube lamp includes a lamp tube, two external connection terminals, a rectifying circuit, a filtering circuit, an LED module, and a protection circuit. The protection circuit is coupled between two input terminals of the LED module and configured to perform overvoltage protection when determining that a voltage level between the two input terminals of the LED module reaches or is higher than a predefined voltage value, wherein the protection circuit includes a diode and the predefined voltage value is in a range of about 40V to about 600V.

Abstract: A wavelength-converting device has a light incident side. The wavelength-converting device includes an inner annular portion and an annular portion. The annular portion is connected to an outer edge of the inner annular portion. The annular portion includes a wavelength-converting portion, a first heat-conductive bonding medium, a reflective layer, and a wavelength-converting layer. A groove is annularly disposed in the wavelength-converting portion, and the groove is recessed from the light incident side of the wavelength-converting device. The first heat-conductive bonding medium is disposed in the groove. The reflective layer is disposed on the first heat-conductive bonding medium. The wavelength-converting layer is disposed on the reflective layer and has a light receiving surface. A projection apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A modular lighting system that includes or more luminaires that can be individually suspended from a surface or connected to each other to form a variety of scalable arrangements that project light downwardly therefrom. The luminaire can includes a housing that has a first and a second sidewall that is spaced from the first sidewall and a light source that is arranged between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. A first connector can be fixed to and delimit a first end of the luminaire and deliver power to the light source and a second connector can be configured to be fixed to and delimit a second end of the luminaire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting strip (10), comprising: an elongate body (12); at least one light source (16) adapted to emit light into the elongate body; and a gap (24) in the elongate body, which gap is arranged in front of the at least one light source, wherein the gap is adapted to omnidirectionally distribute, in a plane (26) perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the light emitting strip, light emitted by the at least one light source. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacturing a light emitting strip (10).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to wallpacks containing at least one light source, such as a light-emitting diode (LED). The wallpack light fixtures disclosed herein generally contain a housing, at least one light source, a power supply, and a plurality of heat sink fins.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a housing having an outer wall and a mounting wall configured to be secured to a structure. The housing further includes a compartment defined at least partially between the outer wall and the mounting wall. The compartment is configured to support a plurality of control devices. A support is coupled to the housing and supports a light emitter assembly. The support includes a plurality of fins in thermal communication with the light emitter assembly. A wall is positioned between the compartment and the plurality of fins.

Abstract: A lighting system that may include a platform, a plurality of hangers configured to hang the platform from a supporting structure, and at least one luminaire or light pendant electrically and structurally coupled to the platform for emitting light. The platform may include a plurality of first power bars spaced from one another and extending in a first direction, and a plurality of second power bars spaced from one another and extending in a second direction crossing the first direction. The first and second power bars may be electrically and structurally connected to one another.