Abstract: An electro-mechanical mixing faucet for proportionally mixing hot and cold water in accordance with a user-selected mix ratio. A user-adjustable temperature selector produces a mix signal which adjusts hot and cold water valves to permit flow in amounts which will produce the desired temperature. The temperature selector includes a bank of LED's for indicating the selected temperature. When a user actuates the temperature selector, the LED's turn on brightly to indicate the selected temperature and also the water is immediately turned on. Following use of the faucet, the temperature selection is returned to a neutral temperature after a dormant period. An LED flashes when all hot water is demanded.

Abstract: A proportioner apparatus is capable of proportioning and admixing at least two liquids at relatively low pressures and minimizing waste of the liquids. The proportioner apparatus has a pressurizable reservoir for each liquid and a mix reservoir. The liquid reservoirs define an interior having a lower region. A fluid communication conduit provides fluid communication between the interior of the mix reservoir and the interior of the liquid reservoirs. A run-out conduit provides fluid communication between the lower region of at least one of the liquid reservoirs and the mix reservoir interior. When it is desired to run-out the liquid in the one liquid reservoir fluid flow from the one liquid reservoir through the fluid communication conduit is suspended and fluid flow through the run-out conduit is permitted.

Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for the preparation and distribution of dye solutions to a dyeing apparatus or to a color kitchen, including a unit for the loading of powder-dye into dissolution vats, a collector unit for conveyance of the dye solution to a distributor unit and for pipe flushing, and a distributor unit. The collector unit consists of a selection-plate, which alternatively connects the distributor unit with the dissolution vats or with a flushing water-network, wherein the distributor unit consists of a plurality of outlets supplied by the collector unit, through a rotary collector, the outlets being connected with the dyeing equipment or with the color kitchen, or with sewers.

Abstract: A proportioner apparatus is capable of proportioning and admixing at least two liquids at relatively low pressures. The proportioner apparatus has a pressurizable reservoir for each liquid and a mix reservoir. A fluid communication conduit provides fluid communication between the interior of the mix reservoir and the interior of the liquid reservoirs. The liquid reservoirs are pressurized with a pressurizing gas to cause flow from the liquid reservoirs into the mix reservoir. A discharge conduit of the mix reservoir discharges admixture therefrom. When flow ceases in the discharge conduit the flow into the mix reservoir is also stopped as by shutoff valves in the fluid communication conduit. The proportioner apparatus can also include a pump operably associated with the discharge conduit to enhance admixture flow to a pressurizable tank that holds the admixture for further downstream processing. The pressure downstream of the pump is usually higher than the pressure upstream of the pump.

Abstract: A humidity generating method and apparatus which utilizes a source of air which can be supplied to a saturator and to a drier for supplying wet and dry air streams. Control means are provided to control a cyclical supplying of alternating timed quantities of wet and dry air streams to a chamber to provide a mixed air stream having a desired relative humidity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for measuring the degree or rate of mixing in a turbulent liquid system. The method involves inserting into the liquid system a probe capable of responding to variations in a chemical or physical parameter which can vary in the system, e.g. pressure, velocity, acceleration, pH value, conductivity or temperature. A signal from the probe indicating the parameter is processed by transforming it to a readable electronic output and this output is then compared with a calibrated range so as to enable the mixing process to be monitored or optimized.

Abstract: A liquefied gas, such as liquefied chlorine, which is injected into a liquid stream such as an aqueous stream, in the liquid state, is prevented from causing the liquid stream to freeze by cooling the liquefied gas to a temperature below its boiling point at the pressure of the liquid stream.

Abstract: A flux density control system controls the density of flux or other liquid by measuring the density and adding a thinner solvent or other liquid with a lower density than the flux. The apparatus includes a tank having an overflow adapted to maintain a set level of liquid in the tank, a liquid container positioned to receive liquid from the overflow in the tank, and a liquid pump adapted to pump liquid from the liquid container to the tank. A thinner container is provided with a thinner pump adapted to pump thinner from the thinner container to the tank. A density probe is positioned in the tank with a controller to turn off the liquid pump when the density of liquid in the tank rises above a predetermined set point, and turn on the thinner pump. The controller also turns off the thinner pump and turns on the liquid pump when the density of liquid in the tank drops below the predetermined set point.

Abstract: A method for recirculating a high-temperature etching solution according to the present invention comprises the steps of continuously removing, from a bath for etching a wafer for a semiconductor device, a portion of an etching solution contained in the etching bath, injecting a predetermined amount of pure water for adjusting the concentration of the etching solution into the removed etching solution, heating the resulting solution to a predetermined temperature, and recirculating the heated solution into the etching bath.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for measuring the alcohol content of damping fluid for alcohol damping systems such as in offset printing presses for the purpose of keeping the alcohol concentration at a constant set value by injecting alcohol into the damping fluid in addition to the constant or parameter dependent addition of alcohol.

Abstract: A computer controlled hot/cold water mixing valve in which the set point discharge water temperature is controlling by measuring the hot inlet temperature and the cold water inlet temperature and performing appropriate calculations with the computer based on the measured temperatures.

Abstract: A fountain solution supply system for mixing and supplying a fountain solution, having two or more ingredients mixed in precise concentrations, from a reservoir to a printing press. The system includes a high-capacity pump connected to the reservoir. Substantially more than half of the flow of the fountain solution from the pump is directed through a high pressure line to operate a fluidic pump and then returned to the reservoir. The remainder of the fountain solution is directed through a low pressure line to the printing press. The return line from the printing press is connected to a primary intake of the fluidic pump. An electrically-activated, solenoid valve is connected between a secondary intake of the fluidic pump and a supply of at least one of the ingredients of the solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling the fluid flow bias of continuous, multiple zone processes having gas or vapor comprising atmospheres that are in immediate access to each other. Active control of the fluid flow bias in at least one process zone or control of the overall process fluid flow bias is achieved by applying force to at least one of the zones of the process in a manner which enables such control. A physical or chemical property or a change thereof in at least one process atmosphere is monitored and an appropriate amount of force is applied in response to the monitored property. The monitored property is related to the furnace flow bias by an algorithm, so that the flow bias can be controlled by controlling the at least one chemical or physical property monitored.

Abstract: A parenteral delivery system for delivering a beneficial agent is disclosed. The delivery system comprises a reservoir containing a medical fluid, a vial containing a beneficial solid agent, and a manifold for establishing fluid communication between the reservoir and the vial.

Abstract: A system for blending low and high octane gasoline includes independent flow paths for each fuel between a supply source and a composite blend manifold and nozzle assembly, with the rate of flow of fuel in each flow path being under individual closed loop control, under an algorithm for comparing the ratio of the actual accumulated volumes of the low octane to the high octane fuel, relative to a statistically determined ratio of the ideal volume of said low to high octane fuel for the total actual accumulated volume of the sum of the volumes of the fuels at a given time, for providing a perfect blend relative to a preselected blend ratio.

Abstract: The continuous NITROX mixer is a pre-calibrated, continuous flow, gas mix system and a method which combines pure oxygen and air at atmospheric pressure, to create a final mixture of predetermined composition. Constituent gases are regulated to the same pressure and temperature before oxygen is metered through precision micro-metering valves. The system proportions the amounts of each gas and delivers the final mixture to a common mixing chamber. Delivery pressure can be adjusted up to 3000 PSI, making the system suitable for filling SCUBA or storage cylinders.

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.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method is provided for delivering a fuel additive to fuel flowing through a pump from an upstream side to a discharge side thereof for delivery to a dispenser with fuel flow through the pump and dispenser being controlled by a dispensing valve. The apparatus comprises a flow sensitive valve positioned upstream of said pump within the fuel flow and being arranged to open in response to fuel flow and close in response to absence of said fuel flow, conduit means in liquid flow communication with the discharge side of said pump to feed back fuel through said valve to fuel at said upstream side of said pump, and means disposed in said conduit means and responsive to the feedback flow of fuel through said conduit means for discharging fuel additive into said conduit for delivery through said flow sensitive valve into said fuel flow on the upstream side of said pump.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment an improved faucet proportioner includes a plate for defining a first stream of water together with additional curtain streams of water adjacent the first stream. The first stream is directed into a venturi for pulling a second liquid, like detergent or sanitizer, while the curtain streams flow alongside outside of the venturi, but within the proportioner. The streams first contain any splash or splatter of the first stream at the venturi mouth, and secondly the streams enhance the venturi drawing action of the first stream upon joining the first stream as it flows out of the venturi discharge opening. The enhanced venturi action of the first stream effectively draws the second liquid into the first stream, yet the proportioner does not require any porous obstruction downstream of the venturi which might clog or retain detergent or sanitizer and release it when only pure water is desired. Methods are included.

Abstract: Provided herein is an in-line, non-invasive device and method for calculation of consistency of a non-Newtonian fluid flowing in a laminar manner through a non-rotating conduit where the consistency is calculated directly from a power-law model equation employing as independent variables pressure head loss over a specific distance and the bulk velocity of the fluid.

Abstract: For use in preparing cement to cement a well, a cement metering system is set forth. The preferred and illustrated embodiment incorporates flow meters measuring water delivered to a cement jet mixer for cement and water into a slurry. A downstream density meter is included. A second water line dilutes the slurry to adjust the density downwardly to the desired slurry density controlled by the control system. The control system includes a data formatting circuit connected to the various transducers which converts the data so that the density required for the slurry is obtained. As desired, the data can be totalled by integrating over a period of time and shown on the data display. Volume flow rate of the controlled density slurry and bulk volume of dry cement may be determined.

Abstract: A polymer feed system comprises at least one mixing and activating apparatus having a water inlet, a polymer inlet and an outlet and constructed and arranged to dilute and fully activate a polymer. The polymer feed system further comprises a conduit for carrying water to the water inlet of the mixing and activating apparatus. A conduit is coupled between the outlet of the mixing and activating apparatus and the first conduit. Activated polymer merges with the remainder of the water and is mixed in a static mixer.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling flow rates of a primary fluid including aspirating, mixing, and metering the primary fluid with a secondary fluid. The secondary fluid has a high relative vapor pressure to form a gaseous mixture consisting essentially of vapor at constant volume fraction of primary fluid independent of flow rates. In one aspect, the invention includes passing a secondary fluid of diluent gas through a venturi having specified proportions including discharge coefficient; and pumping primary fluid through venturi suction to pass through a primary fluid orifice of specified discharge coefficient wherein the venturi discharge coefficients of the venturi and the liquid orifice form a substantially linear proportionality over a wide range of flow rates through the venturi.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the rate of addition of an additive fluid that is to be added to a main fluid stream in a gas pipeline system. A monitoring interval is defined by selecting a base measurement parameter, and the flow rate of the main gas stream and of the additive fluid are measured during the monitoring interval. The average ratio of additive fluid flow to the main gas stream flow during the monitoring interval is calculated by a data logger, that displays and records the result and the date and time of day that the ratio calculation is made. The monitoring intervals can be defined by a predetermined quantity of odorant flow, a predetermined quantity of main gas flow, or a particular period of time.

Abstract: An on-site tailored fuel blending process and apparatus is provided for optimizing the blend ratio of a No. 2 fuel oil component and a No. 1 fuel oil component to obtain a fuel mixture which will not freeze, i.e., form wax particles, above a predetermined temperature. Radiant energy, e.g., in the infrared range, from an energy source is transmitted through the sample, and a change in wax crystal concentration of the sample is detected by sensing a predetermined intensity level transmitted by the energy source after the radiant energy therefrom has passed through the sample, or by sensing a predetermined rate of change in the intensity level of the radiant energy after transmission through the sample. The temperature of the sample is measured when the predetermined intensity level or abrupt change thereof is detected. A percentage amount of the No. 1 fuel oil component to be mixed with the No.

Abstract: A process for conditioning a natural gas stream containing liquid hydrocarbons, for pipeline transport, which process comprises separating the natural gas stream into a hydrocarbon liquid component and a hydrocarbon gaseous component, absorbing water and water vapor from said gaseous component, optionally removing free water from the liquid component, heating the liquid component and allowing the water still present to dissolve in the liquid component and atomizing the heated liquid component with dissolved water into the treated gaseous component for transport through a pipeline.

Abstract: To control a motor, a pulse width modulated signal from a computer is fed to a capacitor which stores each pulse as a voltage proportional to the width of the pulse, the capacitor being reset to zero by a leading edge reset circuit. The voltage on the capacitor is sampled by a sample/hold circuit the output of which is fed to a converter which converts the voltage signal to a frequency signal exponentially related to the voltage, and hence to the pulse width. The converter then powers a driver which drives the motor. The exponential relationship between the pulses and the signal fed to the motor permits a large variationin the frequency signal based on a small variation in pulse width and hence permits accurate control of the motor.

Abstract: In a system for maintaining density of a printed color constant, a reading unit is connected with a unit measuring the reading signal. An amplitude measuring unit and a rated variable voltage source are connected with a comparator. The comparator is connected with a PID regulator, the signal of which is connected with a first adder which itself connects with a viscosity code setting potentiometer. The first adder is connected with a second adder connected to a viscosimeter. The signal produced by the second adder is sent to an amplifier connected with a command circuit for controlling mixer valves for ink and solvent. This command circuit can be locked or released by means of signals received from a level indicator in a tank. The command circuit also actuates a pump and a valve of a return circuit of the ink/solvent mixture. The system is employed for controlling and keeping constant color density of a print.

Abstract: In a process for the uniform distribution of a two phase gas/liquid or liquid/liquid mixture comprising delivering a first stream of said mixture to a point, and dividing the first stream at the point into at least two streams, the improvement comprising creating a turbulent environment in the first stream just prior to the point at which the first stream is divided into at least two streams.

Abstract: A method of providing a mixture of lean and rich gas of a desired composition by means of a jet compressor system comprising two or more jet compressors comprising:(1) adjusting the jet compressor system being used to mix the lean and rich gas to provide a leaner gas mixture than the desired composition;(2) then adding a predetermined amount of rich gas to the leaner gas mixture to attempt to obtain the desired composition; and(3) varying the amount of rich gas added to the leaner gas in response to the measurement of gas properties in the jet compressor system to thereby more nearly obtain a gas of the desired composition. Preferably the lean gas comprises air, blast furnace gas, or BOF gas, and the rich gas comprises methane, natural gas, propane, or butane.

Abstract: A method of mixing a plurality of gases in a specified proportion and dosing the resultant gas mixture comprises supplying individually controlled gas streams from suitable sources thereof in a pulse-like fashion to an enclosed chamber from where the resultant gas mixture can be delivered to a point of use, such as a patient undergoing anesthesiological or respirational treatment.Each gas source is connected, via feed lines each having a back-pressure valve and an on-off solenoid valve, via a common flow line to an enclosed mixing chamber. A first and, optionally, a second flow meter are operationally positioned between the common flow line and the enclosed mixing chamber and generate electrical signals in accordance with select properties of the gas streams passing through such flow meter. These signals are transmitted to a microprocessor-controlled regulating unit, which also controls the solenoid valves in accordance with a specified program to provide desired gas pulses to the enclosed mixing chamber.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for diverting into a branch line a portion of a gas-liquid flow stream from a two-phase flow trunk line. Each of two or more takeoff pipes withdraw a two-phase portion of the trunk line flow stream and transmit it to a single common branch line. The takeoff pipes are oriented to produce branch line flow of predetermined quality. The quality of branch line flow may be monitored and control valves positioned in one or more takeoff pipes and in the branch line to facilitate branch line flow of variable quality and rate.

Abstract: A method of preparing mixtures of dilute acid of varying final specific gravities utilizes microprocessor controlled mixing in two in-line stages. Process recycled or production reject acid or water is initially mixed with concentrated acid and directed to an intermediate heat exchanger for removing the exothermic heat generated during mixing. The specific gravity of the mixture exiting from the heat exchanger is continuously measured and fed to a microprocessor which calculates the deviation between the measured specific gravity and a preselected set point specific gravity which is greater than the desired final specific gravity. The calculated deviation is used to generate a control signal which, in turn, is applied to adjust the flow of concentrated acid until the measured specific gravity corresponds to the set point specific gravity.

Abstract: A fluid injector suitable for injecting a fluid into a flowline having a fluid under pressure therein in which a piston divides the interior of a hollow body into a power chamber and a pumping chamber with a piston rod extending through the pumping chamber to the exterior of the body, fluid filling the pumping chamber, a discharge line from the pumping chamber through a valve to the flowline, and a supply line from the flowline to the power chamber, the valve in the supply line being controlled by the timed position of the piston. A method of injecting a fluid into a flowline including the steps of delivering pressure fluid from the flowline to a pressure responsive position displacement pumping means, delivering fluid from the pumping means through a valve to the flowline and controlling the valve to control the amount of fluid pumped responsive to the timed position of the pumping means.

Abstract: A system and method for continuously maintaining the specific gravity and viscosity of the slurry applied to a television picture tube includes a container for dispensing slurry to the faceplate of such a tube and for receiving excess slurry from the faceplate. The level of slurry in the container is held constant by the addition of materials to the container. The first added material has a specific gravity greater than that of the material dispensed to the faceplate. The second material has a viscosity which is greater than that of the material dispensed to the faceplate. The quantity of the third material is determined by the specific gravity and viscosity corrections required to bring the parameters of the slurry in the first container to the preselected values. By adding the three materials to the dispenser in accordance with error signals representative of the three parameters, the specific gravity, viscosity and level are continuously held within specified limits.

Abstract: A system for controlling the viscosity of flexographic and gravure printing ink. The system includes a variable weight hydrometer which monitors the density of circulating printing ink. The hydrometer is in cooperative relationship with a supply of solvent. When the density goes above a predetermined level solvent is fed to the ink until the predetermined level is reached.

Abstract: A variable rate injection system includes a paddle wheel flowmeter which produces a pulse train proportional to the amount of liquid flowing through an irrigation line. An accumulator circuit totalizes the pulse train and produces a triggering pulse to a flow control timer after a predetermined amount of fluid has passed through the irrigation line. The triggering pulse activates an adjustable time delay output on the flow control timer and its timed contact closure electrically operates a solenoid valve in an injection line. A constant displacement injection pump maintains an additive under pressure in the injection line and the solenoid valve, when opened, permits flow of the additive through the injection line and into the irrigation line. When the solenoid is closed, a pressure relief valve and relief line permit return of the additive to a reservoir. A safety shutdown includes a flow sensor mounted in the injection line between the normally closed solenoid and the main irrigation line.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for producing a slurry. The apparatus includes a slurry reservoir, a closed circuit and a pump for circulating slurry from the reservoir through the closed circuit and back to the reservoir. Means are provided for introducing both particulate and liquid materials into the closed circuit for forming the slurry. A first control circuit provides a particulate flow rate signal indicating the rate of flow of particulate material into the closed circuit. A flow meter provides a liquid flow rate signal indicative of the actual flow rate of liquid material into the closed circuit. A density measuring and control circuit measures the density of slurry flowing within the closed circuit and provides a density signal indicative of the difference between the measured density of slurry and a desired desity based upon data inputted to the density measuring and control circuit.

Abstract: A process and apparatus are disclosed for the accurate measurement and control of liquid flow at low flow rates. The invention is particularly applicable to the measurement and control of continuous liquid blending operations, e.g. gasoline blending, in which a liquid additive, e.g. tetraethyl lead, is fed into a continuously flowing liquid stream, the additive being added in precisely controlled amounts requiring precise control of liquid flow at very low flow rates. According to the invention the additive is fed from a stock tank 1 alternately into one or the other of two reservoirs 6, 7 connected in parallel between the inlet line 3 from the stock tank and an outlet line 20. As the one reservoir is being charged, the other is being discharged through the four-way valve 5 to the outlet. Flow through the outlet line 20 is controlled by a valve 22.

Abstract: A sample of copper electroless plating solution, containing complexed cupric ions, is modified to provide a concentration of uncomplexed cupric ions. A pH probe (40) monitors the pH level of the modified sample and feeds a signal to a pH control circuit (42) which selectively adds a diluted acid in order to maintain the pH level of the modified sample at a desired level. Specific ion and reference probes (44 and 46) are positioned in the modified sample where, in the presence of uncomplexed cupric ions, a voltage signal is developed. The voltage signal, which is indicative of the copper concentration of the modified sample, is a measure of the copper concentration in the plating solution. A copper control circuit (48), which is responsive to the developed voltage signal, facilitates the addition of cupric ions to the plating solution to maintain a desired ratio of complexer to copper concentration.

Abstract: Method of pumping viscous liquids, e.g., detergents, using an eductor and a predetermined intermittent cycle.

Abstract: Substrates are oxidized by means of two-oxidative addition reactions of a dimeric, dinuclear transition metal complex oxidant containing four binucleating diisocyanide bridge ligands. The complex is reoxidized by means of a secondary oxidant which is a stronger oxidizing agent than the complex which in turn is oxidized by molecular oxygen. Though the direct oxidation of the complex by oxygen involves a large energy barrier and is relatively slow, the kinetics of the two stage oxidation of the complex by the secondary oxidant and of the oxidant by oxygen permit regeneration of the oxidant at reasonable rate. Substrates, such as the olefins, ethylene or propylene, have been continuously oxidized by bubbling oxygen and the olefin through a solution of a dimeric, dirhodium complex containing four 1,3-diisocyanopropane bridge ligands and a secondary oxidant such as a cerium salt.

Abstract: In a feedback color control system for controlling the flows of two colorants used to color an article, a first error signal is generated as a function of deviations in the color saturation of the article from a desired saturation, and a second error signal is generated as a function of deviations in the hue of the article from a desired hue. The flows of the dyes are varied in the same sense in response to the first error signal and are varied in opposite senses in response to the second error signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically mixing a solution having a specified concentration is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a storage tank, means for automatically introducing water into the tank, means for slowly introducing salt into the tank, and means for terminating the introduction of salt into the tank when the specific gravity of the tank reaches a specified value. Means are provided for preventing withdrawal of solution during the mixing cycle.

Abstract: The method is based on the fact that the particular components are conveyed through separate pipes into a mixing chamber. By measuring the transit time in at least one of the pipes the flowrate can be measured. The flow in the other pipes which is in a fixed ratio to the first flow is then adjusted automatically. For measuring the transit time a heat pulse is injected in at least one of the pipes and the transit time of the heat impulse is measured. The so-measured transit time is converted into an inversely proportional voltage and the flowrate in the other pipes is adjusted proportionally to this voltage. An apparatus is provided for practicing the method. The apparatus comprises flow measuring elements which are electrical connected to control devices which operate flow control devices in the pipes leading to the mixing chamber.

Abstract: An electronic analgesia/anesthesia apparatus is provided for the administration of a mixture of gases. This said apparatus has separate controls for independently increasing or decreasing the flow rate of each particular gas to be delivered thereby and includes an electrical circuit operatively connected to each control for driving a display indicative of the flow rate of the gas and a percentage calculator connected to each individual control for calculating the percentage of a particular gas with respect to the total gas flow and for displaying same; high and low pressure limit alarms and a pressure responsive safety control are included.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the controlled flocculating or precipitating of foreign substances from a liquid by the addition of a flocculating agent, at least a partial quantity of the liquid being treated with a dosed amount of the flocculating agent, the flocculation or precipitation caused thereby in said partial quantity being measured by a turbidity measurement and the addition of the flocculating agent to the liquid to be treated being determined on basis of the turbidity measurement. An apparatus for the carrying out of such a process also constitutes the object of this invention.

Abstract: A process control system especially adapted for mixing and supplying fountain solution to printing press apparatus obviates the need for mechanical float metering devices and scale mechanisms heretofore used for mixing of liquid solution ingredients in prescribed ratios, by providing an electrical circuit control system for measuring the quantity of liquid ingredients to be mixed and for controlling the sequence in which the ingredients are transferred between a plurality of mixing and holding tanks. A selectively variable time base is correlated with the quantity of a primary liquid ingredient introduced to a mixing tank and an electrical sensing device is operative to detect the presence of a quantity of fountain solution within the tank corresponding to a batch thereof.

Abstract: In a milk processing system wherein heat treated milk is initially separated into high-fat and low-fat milk and subsequently reconstituted by adding a selected proportion of high-fat milk to the low-fat milk, control means are provided for automatically controlling the proportion of high-fat milk mixed with the low-fat milk to provide a milk blend of standardized butterfat content which is then homogenized. The control means includes a photoelectric monitoring system for continuously measuring the butterfat content of a sample of the homogenized milk as the latter flows continuously through the processing system under pressure of the homogenizer in the system. The butterfat content measurement is converted to digital signals which are compared to a pre-set digital signal corresponding to a desired butterfat content level to produce a digital corrective signal which controls a digital valve regulating the proportion of high-fat milk blended with the low-fat milk in the processing system.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting and correcting for evaporation from recirculated unused ink drops in an ink jet printer. The specific gravity of the recirculating ink is compared with that of a standard by measuring the time of fall of heavy floats through reservoirs of circulated and uncirculated fluid. A significant difference in fall times is compensated by the replenishment of fluid in the recirculating ink supply.