Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and devices for sample extraction.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an apparatus for use in a wellbore that includes a first device that provides a first pressure differential based on a first constituent of a fluid and a second pressure differential based on a second constituent of the fluid and a second device that utilizes the first and second pressure differentials to operate a third device that performs an operation in the wellbore.

Abstract: In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method for manufacturing a bypass valve of a turbine engine control system is described. The bypass valve includes a proportional valve and an integrator valve and the integrator valve includes an integrator spring assembly. The method includes forming the integrator spring assembly using an additive manufacturing technique. The integrator spring assembly comprises first and second end portions with a spring portion disposed between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions and the spring portion are formed as an integral unit without welding or brazing using the additive manufacturing technique. The method further includes assembling the integrator spring assembly, the integrator valve, and the proportional valve into a complete bypass valve assembly.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus for monitoring the relative flow rates of first and second gases that are to be mixed comprises a first flow-monitoring, laminar flow element in a first gas flow path for detecting a differential first gas pressure thereacross and a second flow-monitoring, laminar flow element in a second gas flow path for detecting a differential second gas pressure thereacross. A comparator device compares the differential pressures and is operable to generate a response in dependence on said comparison.

Abstract: A liquid metering device that dispenses liquid into an adjacent reservoir at a precise ratio relative to the total volume of the adjacent reservoir as the reservoir is filled with liquid. The hydrostatic dispensing system includes an additive reservoir, a calibrated dispensing vessel, a hydrostatic pressure chamber, a pressure limiter, and a three-way valve that passively arms and dis-arms the system.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a fluid control system having a first orifice to provide a first pass-area to a fluid, a first closing element to vary the first pass-area, a second orifice, smaller than the first orifice and configured in the first closing element, to provide a second pass-area to the fluid, a second closing element to vary the second pass-area, a single actuating shaft and a balancing chamber. The first closing element includes a channel The fluid flows through the channel to and from the balancing chamber for equalizing of fluid pressure across the first closing element. The first and the second pass-areas are varied by the first and the second closing elements through movements of the actuating shaft. Further, the first and the second closing elements are contoured in the direction of movement of the shaft to vary the first and the second pass-areas.

Abstract: A device for passive pressure relief and for reducing the volume flow for an electromechanically driven medical gas delivery means (50) in a medical device for respirating a patient (60) with a pressure relief unit (1) with a first and second gas port (2, 3), with a relief valve (4), with a pressure relief outlet (8) with an equalization space (9) and with a nonreturn valve (11) and a valve disk (5), which is arranged in the relief valve (4) and is maintained in a position relative to a valve seat (7) via a bellows (60). The surfaces (51, 52) facing the first and second gas ports (2, 3) have different areas, so that the relief valve (4) opens as soon as an operating pressure (23) at the first gas port (2) exceeds a prevailing (stored) pressure level (24) in the equalization space (9).

Abstract: A liquid metering device that dispenses liquid into an adjacent reservoir at a precise ratio relative to the total volume of the adjacent reservoir as the reservoir is filled with liquid. The hydrostatic dispensing system includes an additive reservoir, a calibrated dispensing vessel, a hydrostatic pressure chamber, and a three-way valve that passively arms and dis-arms the system. The precise dispensing of liquid by a calibrated dispensing vessel into the adjacent reservoir is accomplished entirely through the management and arrangement of hydrostatic pressure creating a liquid piston generated by the addition of liquid to the adjacent reservoir and its subsequent application to the liquid in the calibrated vertical column that displaces the calibrated volume of liquid into the reservoir at the same rate that liquid is added to the reservoir.

Abstract: The invention relates to a control arrangement having a pressure limiting valve or a proportional throttle valve, having a control device allowing volume flow control. In addition to the pressure limiting function, an identical valve can thus also be used as a flow control valve for high volume flows.

Abstract: An elbow fluid flow valve exhibiting reduced flow loss and including a body having a specified shape and size and defining a short radius associated with an elbow shaped fluid passageway characterized by a first fluid flow inlet and a second fluid flow outlet. A cover secures over the valve body, and such that a generally sleeve shaped annulus is defined therebetween. A light-weight and linearly translatable sleeve is mounted exteriorly of the valve body and within the intermediately defined annulus. The sleeve is operable to be displaced between a first location permitting fluid flow to the outlet and a second location interrupting fluid flow. A control element is operably connected to a pair of access ports, in turn communicated with one or a pair of interior regions in communication with locations of the displaceable sleeve and, upon experiencing at least one of a pressure and flow disparity between valve inlet and outlet, facilitates displacement of the sleeve to the second (flow interrupting) location.

Abstract: A liquid additive feed system for a pressure controlled fluid flow line, which may include a liquid reservoir, a manifold, a flow line pressure regulation module, a flow controlled inlet line, a flow controlled feed line, and a diffusion interface, which dynamically adjustably delivers a metered dosage of liquid additive into a controlled aqueous flow delivery system.

Abstract: A pressure sensor having a structure in which compressible fluid is prevented from stagnating in the vicinity of a pressure-receiving surface of the pressure sensor in the interior of a pressure introducing portion is provided. In a pressure sensor including a sensor body arranged in a pressure introduction flow channel branched in a T-shape upward from a primary fluid flow channel in which fluid to be subjected to pressure measurement flows, the pressure introduction flow channel includes an inclined surface extending in a direction to increase an opening area on the side of an inlet port of the fluid on a wall surface on the downstream side in terms of the direction of flow of the fluid.

Abstract: A proportioning dispenser of concentrated chemical mixed in a diluent such as water includes a water valve, an in-line water pressure regulator downstream of the valve and an eductor downstream of the regulator. When the valve is open, water flows to the regulator, and a pressure regulated water flow passes to the eductor when the valve is closed, no water flows to the regulator, which sees pressurized water only when the water valve is open during a dispensing cycle. More accurate dilution ratios are achieved over a wide range of incoming water line pressures. In an alternate embodiment, a water valve and a regulator are formed in a common housing with the regulator operationally downstream of the valve.

Abstract: A system for dividing flow of gas into a plurality of secondary flow paths at predetermined ratios comprises pressure sensing type mass flow controllers in each secondary flow path and a common controller connected to the mass flow controllers. One of the secondary flow paths is fully opened, and the ratio of the flow rate in each of the other secondary flow paths relative to the flow rate in the fully opened path is set at a value of 1 or less. The common controller provides a set signal for each of the other mass flow controllers by multiplying a measured flow rate in the fully opened secondary flow path by a predetermined ratio. A wider range of divided flow ratios can be achieved and the response and flow accuracy are superior, especially when flow ratios are changed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a restricted or bypassed transmission oil filter by providing pressure transducers on both sides of the oil filter whereby the pressure differential will indicate the extent of filter restriction. A first alarm is activated at a first pressure differential to indicate a restricted filter and the need for filter replacement. A second, higher level, alarm is activated to indicate the filter is bypassed and the engine is reduced in speed to allow the pressure and the pressure differential to drop to the point that the filter is no longer bypassed. This enables the vehicle to be operated with limited capabilities to allow the vehicle to be driven to the shop for filter replacement. If the lowered engine speed is insufficient to reduce the pressure differential to stop the bypass, then the engine speed is further reduced to a low idle and the transmission shifted to neutral.

Abstract: A fixed throttle 12 is provided in a delivery line 11a of a fixed pump 11 driven by an engine 9 for rotation together with a hydraulic pump 1, and a differential pressure detecting valve 31 is provided in association with the fixed throttle 12 to detect a differential pressure across the fixed throttle 12 and to output a pressure lower than the detected differential pressure by a predetermined value. The output of the differential pressure detecting valve 31 is introduced, as a signal pressure, to a pressure bearing section 5c of a load sensing valve 5, thereby setting a target differential pressure. With that arrangement, a pressure in link with an engine revolution speed can be directly employed as the set differential pressure of the load sensing valve, and the structure of the load sensing valve can be avoided from being complicated.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a flow-based fire alarm. A bypass system is provided to allow sufficient water flow where a pressure drop, particularly in a residential or multi-purpose piping system such as a water softener is encountered, by providing an alternate, lower pressure flow path allowing additional flow when the pressure drop through the system becomes too great. Flow detection means are also provided with minimal pressure drop to insure that flow for fire protection need is not unduly restricted. The flow detection means includes either a differential pressure switch coupled to an orifice plate or a moving orifice plate having thereon a magnet, which communicates with a Reed switch in proportion to the flow therethrough. An integral system incorporating all of the elements discussed provides multiple levels of security for a fire protection system for use in a residence or other structure.