Abstract: A pump includes a cylinder, a piston and a controller. The cylinder has first and second ends and includes first and second inlet-outlet ports, each of the first and second inlet-outlet ports is configured to alternately intake a fluid to the cylinder and output the fluid from the cylinder. The piston is configured to be moved within the cylinder between the first and second ends by alternately reversing a direction of movement of the piston, so as to pump the fluid through the first and second inlet-outlet ports. The controller is configured to control the movement of the piston within the cylinder, including: (a) choosing between first and second operational modes, (b) in the first operational mode, controlling the piston to oscillate over a predefined interval that does not exceed a predefined distance from the first end or from the second end, and (c) in the second operational mode, controlling the piston to move at a selected speed between the first end and the second end.

Abstract: A clothes treatment agent release device includes: a storage cavity in which a clothes treatment agent is stored; a release cavity with a liquid outlet and a liquid inlet communicating with the storage cavity, a one-way turn-on part arranged at the liquid inlet, and a one-way turn-on part being at the liquid outlet; a reciprocating piston in the release cavity; and a driving mechanism to drive the piston mechanism, the liquid inlet turn-on part/the liquid outlet turn-on part respectively and unidirectionally turn on the liquid inlet/the liquid outlet in the reciprocating motion of the piston mechanism. The clothes treatment agent in the storage cavity is sucked into the release cavity from the liquid inlet, and is discharged and released from the liquid outlet.

Abstract: An object supplying assembly includes a storage tank having first and second spaces communicating with each other, a rotating member disposed in the second space and including a recess, a driving module, and a partition board including a partition opening misaligned with the first space. An object can enter the recess from the first space. The rotating member rotates, the object is brought by the rotating member and turns around with the recess. When the recess is aligned with a position of the partition opening, the object is allowed to drop and pass through the partition opening. An object casting assembly includes a housing, an impeller rotatably disposed within the housing and including a plurality of blades, and a driver. Accommodating portions are formed among the blades. When the impeller is driven by the driver and rotates, the accommodating portions face a casting opening of the housing by turns.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling adhesive application are disclosed. The systems and methods may include a controller and one or more sensors configured to measure an amount of adhesive applied to a plurality of substrates by a pump, detect a number of the substrates, determine an amount of adhesive applied per substrate, compare the adhesive applied per substrate to a target value, and adjust a pressure of the pump based on the comparison. The sensor(s) may include one or more of a valve sensor coupled to an adhesive supply, a flow rate sensor coupled to a manifold, a flow rate sensor coupled to one or more hoses, and a flow rate sensors coupled to a gun.

Abstract: A mobile, self-contained system for enhancing plant growth comprising: a mobile structure comprising a plurality of wheels so that the system can be moved; a vessel supported by the structure; a recirculating pump supported by the structure and exterior to the vessel, the pump having a first discharge line and a second discharge line; a generator supported by the structure; a vessel outlet from a bottom portion of the vessel to the pump; and an aerator for injecting air into the first discharge line; wherein the first discharge line extends from the pump directly into the bottom portion of the vessel, such that the contents of the vessel can be recirculated by the pump from the vessel outlet back into the vessel through the first discharge line and the second discharge line extends from the pump and is adapted for discharging contents of the vessel directly into an irrigation system.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a system configured to protect flows in piping systems using minimal spare components. Some embodiments may provide: a first piping subsystem configured to receive a portion of the input flow; a second piping subsystem configured to receive the portion of the input flow by substituting for the first subsystem; a test subsystem configured to detect whether each of the first and second subsystems is able to vent when at least one, in the each subsystem, of a respective pressure and a respective pressure rate satisfies first and second criteria, respectively; and first and second pilots configured to detect a maximum pressure and a maximum pressure rate, respectively, of the portion of the first and second subsystems.

Abstract: A method of operating a gas turbine engine having a high pressure compressor and a secondary air system includes, when the gas turbine engine is operating in a first power range, providing a first bleed source for the secondary air system by bleeding air from a first bleed location, providing bleed air at a first pressure, proximate to an outlet of the high pressure compressor. When the gas turbine engine is operating in a second power range, higher than the first power range, the method includes providing a second bleed source by bleeding air from both a second bleed location and a third bleed location. The second and third bleed locations, respectively providing bleed air at second and third pressures, are both disposed upstream of the first bleed location within the gas turbine engine. The second and third pressures are different from the first pressure.

Abstract: A double piston positive displacement pumping system and methods are disclosed. The pump has a working bore with a first piston defining a pair of working chambers and a separate pumping bore having a second piston defining a pair of pumping chambers. The pistons are coupled together by a connecting rod such that the translate together axially within their respective bore. Working fluid is controllably introduced into and out of the working chambers to force the axial translation of the piston pair and wherein a process fluid is drawn into and out of the pumping chambers. The working fluid and the process fluid are confined to their respective bores and pistons.

Abstract: Systems and methods for managing the sodium concentration of a dialysate fluid during hemodialysis therapy and adjusting sodium concentration using a sodium management system to generate a sodium-modified fluid are provided. The systems and methods also provide a mechanism for controlled addition of sodium ions to the dialysate to generate a predetermined total sodium concentration in a dialysate.

Abstract: A method, an electronic device, and a computer readable medium for fuel blending are disclosed. The method includes deriving a volume of each product from at least two products that is transferred from separate source containers to fill a destination container. The method also includes transferring a portion of the derived volume of each of the products sequentially into the destination container, wherein each product is transferred one at a time. The method further includes repeating the transfer of the portion of each of the products for a plurality of cycles until the derived volume of each of the products is transferred into the destination container. Each product of at least two products is transferred individually and sequentially during each of the cycles. The portion of the derived volume is based on the plurality of cycles.

Abstract: An apparatus for injecting liquid fertilizer into a water flow line in a sprinkler system, includes an injector mechanism body having a water inlet and a water outlet adapted to be connected in the water flow line of the sprinkler system so that water flows through at least a portion of the injector mechanism body, a plunger chamber, a plunger movably positioned in the plunger chamber, a paddle wheel positioned to be rotated by water flowing through the injector mechanism body, a plunger gear coupled to the paddle wheel and the plunger so as to rotate when the paddle wheel rotates so as to move the plunger back and forth within the plunger chamber and a valve assembly secured at a fixed location in the plunger chamber.

Abstract: A pump system and a method for pumping viscous or partially viscous media out of a borehole. The pump system includes a well pipe which is installed in the borehole and a motor which is coupled to an eccentric screw pump, the eccentric screw pump including one or more stators and one or more rotors which are received in the stator(s) so as to rotate eccentrically. One or more connection mechanisms fix the eccentric screw pump in the well pipe in a force-fitting and/or formfitting manner. For the purpose of removing the eccentric screw pump from the borehole, the eccentric screw pump is held by means of the one or more connection mechanisms with an axial freedom of movement.

Abstract: A hydraulic proportioning system has a flow divider providing hydraulic fluid to drive two hydraulic pumps. The flow divider provides set amounts of hydraulic oil to each of two pumps, and the pumps each provide one material of the plural component material downstream to a mixing manifold. The two materials are mixed at the mixing manifold before application. The flow divider drives each pump at a set speed depending on the volume of hydraulic oil provided to each pump. The flow divider thus determines the ratio of the first material to the second material provided to the mixing manifold by the pumps.

Abstract: An electric pump includes a transmission unit that transmits rotational drive of a motor unit, a pump unit, and a rotary valve unit. The pump unit expands and contracts a pump chamber to draw in a fluid from an inlet and discharge the fluid from an outlet. The rotary valve unit includes a valve body and a valve cover. The valve body is rotated by the rotational drive force transmitted by the transmission unit. The valve cover includes a valve-side inlet that draws in a fluid and a plurality of fluid outlets that discharges the fluid to the exterior. The rotary valve unit is configured to switch the fluid outlets that come into communication with the inlet in accordance with rotational drive of the valve body. The valve body is intermittently driven by an intermittent drive mechanism that converts continuous drive corresponding to the rotational drive force into intermittent drive.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a syringe housing and a plunger slidably received within the syringe housing between a first position and a second position. The plunger has a substantially opaque portion and a substantially translucent portion. A light sensor module is disposed on the syringe housing. The light sensor module has a light sensor housing and a first sensor element and a second sensor element. The first sensor element and the second sensor element are disposed within the sensor housing. Positioning the plunger at the first position aligns the substantially translucent portion with the first sensor element and positioning the plunger at the second position aligns the substantially translucent portion with the second sensor element.

Abstract: Vehicle to project concrete, including a truck provided with a main motor to move the truck using a movement unit, a unit to project the concrete equipped with a pumping device configured to feed the concrete along a pipe, where the vehicle includes a unit to generate and feed electric energy configured to selectively feed one or more of either the movement unit of the truck, the concrete projection unit and the pumping device.

Abstract: A sterile liquid pump, having replaceable single use components, with a first and second chamber, and a gas valve assembly to selectively communicate gas pressure and vacuum with the chambers, and a resilient tubing liquid manifold loop with a sequence of four ports located within a manifold receiver that supports four pinch actuators aligned to engage and selectively pinch-off flow through the manifold between adjacent pairs ports, and, a controller that operates the valve assembly to alternatingly couple pressure and vacuum to the pump chambers, and that also operates to alternatingly actuate pairs of the pinch actuators to sequentially pump fluid from pump chambers under gas pressure, and through an opposing pair of ports in the resilient tubing manifold.

Abstract: A fluid product dispenser is sized to removably receive a product package containing a supply of the fluid product. The product package includes an internally integrated fluid pump, and the dispenser includes a drive unit powered by flow of a fluid. Flow of the fluid powers the drive unit, which in turn drives the pump internal to the product package, resulting in dispensation of the fluid product in a product/fluid ratio that is independent of the fluid flow rate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for delivering at least one fluid medicament from a medical device. The invention also relates to a medical device. The technical problem of improving the dose accuracy is solved by a method for delivering at least one fluid medicament from a medical device comprising a first reservoir containing a first fluid medicament, a second reservoir containing a fluid, and a fluid element connected to said first reservoir and said second reservoir. The method comprises receiving information about a desired dose of the first fluid medicament to be ejected, adjusting said dose to be ejected from said first reservoir based at least in part on information about a content of said fluid element, and ejecting said adjusted dose from said first reservoir through said fluid element. The technical problem is further solved by a medical device configured to work according to the method.

Abstract: An ink-based digital printing dampening fluid delivery system useful for printing with an ink-based digital printing system, the ink-based digital printing system having an imaging member is provided. The dampening fluid delivery system includes a supply chamber, a supply channel and a particularly-configured vapor mixing chamber. The vapor mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the supply chamber. The vapor mixing chamber interfaces with the supply chamber by way of a plurality of equally spaced, angled, small-diameter vapor exit ports for providing dampening fluid to be entrained in a flow of air provided to carry a uniform mass fraction distribution of the dampening fluid to be deposited on a reimageable surface of the imaging member.

Abstract: A device is designed to be coupled to a fluid supply at a first inlet, to a fluid exhaust path at an outlet, and to an additive source at a second inlet. An inlet stream of working fluid is mixed with the additive in a mixing chamber and an outlet stream of the mixed fluid exhausts from the device. The device uses a hydraulic pump employing a valve mechanism that cycles and ports the flow of fluid through the device and allows for the mixing of the working fluid in the mixing chamber. The valve mechanism is spring actuated by a linkage mechanism employing a push-pull linkages tensioned by a spring. The mixing action allows a specific quantity of additive to mix with the working fluid in the mixing chamber of the device. Thus, the outlet stream provides a mixture of a predetermined concentration of whatever additive is used.

Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a water vapor transfer unit and a fluid flow distribution feature, the water vapor transfer unit including a first plate having a plurality of first flow channels for receiving a flow of a first fluid therein, and a second plate having a plurality of second flow channels for receiving a flow of a second fluid therein. The fluid flow distribution feature is configured to control at least one of a volume of flow of the first fluid through the first flow channels and a volume of flow of the second fluid through the second flow channels, wherein at least one of a flow distribution of the first fluid across the first plate and a flow distribution of the second fluid across the second plate is varied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pressure stabilizing mechanism and to a hydraulic pump including the pressure stabilizing mechanism. The pressure stabilizing mechanism comprises a frame, a piston and a first and second seals. The frame defines a piston chamber, a lower-pressure circuit and a higher-pressure inlet. The piston chamber has a first section of smaller circumference and a second section of larger circumference. The first section of the piston chamber connects the lower-pressure circuit and the higher-pressure inlet. The lower-pressure circuit further connects with the second section of the piston chamber. The lower-pressure circuit receives a fluid at a lower pressure and the higher-pressure inlet receives the fluid at a higher pressure. The piston is slidably movable in the piston chamber between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A valve assembly adapted to be used in an environment having an environment pressure includes a body having an end adapted to connect to a pipe having a first fluid line at a first pressure and a coaxial second fluid line at a second pressure. A primary passageway defined through the body is adapted to be connected to the first fluid line. A secondary passageway defined in the body is adapted to be connected to the second fluid line. A valve is disposed on the primary passageway. The valve is movable between a first position where the passageway is open and a second position where the passageway is closed in response to the second pressure in the secondary passageway. The first pressure in the primary passageway is greater than the second pressure in the secondary passageway, and the environment pressure is greater than the second pressure in the secondary passageway.

Abstract: The subject invention described herein is directed to an improved fluid powered system for dispensing a selectively variable proportion of additives into a primary fluid supply line such as is commonly encountered in the firefight industry where it is desirable to proportion foam concentrates into a water line. The subject invention features a water driven motor that is integral to a variable displacement additive pump. A proportioning adjustment allows the solution % to be adjusted. Once set, the additive percent varies in direct proportion to the water flow rate in order to maintain a nearly constant solution percentage over a broad flow range.

Abstract: An automatic shut-off valve shuts off fluid flow in the event of abnormal amounts of fluid flow. A rotor inside the valve turns when fluid flows through the valve. The rotor causes a pneumatic pump to operate and cause increased air pressure. The increased air pressure causes a shut-off piston to move to a closed position when a predetermined air pressure is achieved. The shut-off valve also includes an adjustable bleeder needle to slowly bleed off air pressure when the fluid flow stops and thereby resets the valve. A detent is provided for holding the shut-off piston in the open position. A detent spring and compression bolt are provided for adjusting force on the detent. The shut-off valve is manually closed using a trip arm connected to the detent. The shut-off piston is reset by actuating a reset plunger that moves the piston back to the open position.

Abstract: The hydraulic temperature compensator has at least one longitudinally extensible hydraulic chamber and a gas-filled chamber which is at least partly enclosed by the hydraulic chamber, wherein the hydraulic chamber is subdivided into a first sub-chamber and a second sub-chamber which are hydraulically connected to each other by at least one throttle point and wherein the second sub-chamber adjoins the gas-filled chamber. The stroke transmitter has at least the hydraulic temperature compensator, a stroke actuator acting on the temperature compensator, and a further hydraulic chamber which is fluidically connected to the first sub-chamber of the hydraulic chamber of the temperature compensator, wherein the further hydraulic chamber is in fluidic connection with a displaceably mounted actuating element.

Abstract: Device for equalizing a liquid flow in a flow taking place through a device formed of at least two liquid-moving elements located on shafts (10, 11), in which case the flow channel is formed of a hollow shaft (10), a flow opening (16) in its wall and a flow groove (14) for leading the liquid to the liquid-moving elements. The liquid-moving element (e.g., 13) is located on the shaft (10), in a rotating manner that regulates the size of the flow opening (16).

Abstract: A fluid dispenser and method of operating the same. The fluid dispenser can include a wheel driven by diluent passing along a flow path in the fluid dispenser. The wheel can be connected to a pump to pump fluid from a reservoir for dispense into the diluent. In some embodiments, the ratio of wheel rotations to pump cycles is selected to provide a desired and repeatable dilution ratio of concentrated fluid to diluent. The fluid dispenser can be portable and/or disposable, and in some embodiments is adapted for installation on an upper rim of a reservoir wall. Also, the fluid dispenser can be provided with a baffle limiting the velocity and impact of incoming diluent to the wheel driving the pump, thereby improving dosing accuracy of the dispenser in some embodiments.

Abstract: A fluid metering or pumping device includes multiple pumping or metering elements that are connected so that they all operate together, moving in the same direction and at the same speed. The multiple pumping or metering elements are intended for use at high pressures where the strain from the pressure might distort the walls of the elements, and interfere with their pumping or metering accuracy. These elements are enclosed in, but preferably not directly connected to a pressure vessel that would contain the high operating pressure, leaving the pumping or metering element housings to only contain the pressure rise or fall that occurs within that element. The pumping or metering elements are connected to a support structure that also penetrates the pressure vessel, and contains an outlet port for that element. The pressure vessel connects the elements, and serves as an intake plenum for all of the elements.

Abstract: An applicator mixes an additive with a fluid stream and dispenses the resultant mixture. The applicator includes a housing having a fluid inlet, a downstream auger chamber, a downstream mixing chamber, and a flow path fluidly connecting the fluid inlet to the mixing chamber. A turbine auger assembly including an auger and a rotor is rotatably connected to the housing to move the additive towards the mixing chamber, help mix the additive with the fluid stream, and then disperse the mixture to the auger chamber, which includes a hopper port and a downstream auger chamber exit exposed to the mixing chamber. The turbine auger assembly is rotatably connected to the housing.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for combining fluids of different pressures and flow rates in, for example, gas gathering systems, gas wells, and other areas in which independently powered compressors are not desired. Methods, devices, and systems for turning a shaft are also provided, as are methods, devices, and systems for dropping pressure in a gas line.

Abstract: A flow splitter for accurately dividing fluid flow into different outlets includes a splitter valve and a calibration member. The calibration member blocks a portion of fluid flow to reduce differences in the divided fluid flows.

Abstract: An automatic pump control device for an injection pump used to inject fluid (typically methanol) into oil or natural gas wells to prevent freezing. The device enables the pump to operate at rates as low as one full stroke per 1.5 minutes (i.e., 0.67 stroke/min), substantially slower than current rates of approximately fifteen strokes per minute. The device comprises a main body; an extension air pilot; a retraction air pilot; a toggle mechanism that actuates the extension air pilot to extend the pump piston, that at the end of the extension stroke actuates a retraction air pilot to retract the pump piston, and that automatically continues the two stroke cycle; a drive mechanism for driving the toggle mechanism; an overstroke mechanism to prevent over driving the retraction air pilot at the end of its stroke; an optional stroke speed adjustment valve; a circuit to circulate and transport a gas; and piston, spool, and sleeve for switching the path of the gas.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser and method of operating the same. The fluid dispenser can include a wheel driven by diluent passing along a flow path in the fluid dispenser. The wheel can be connected to a pump to pump fluid from a reservoir for dispense into the diluent. In some embodiments, the ratio of wheel rotations to pump cycles is selected to provide a desired and repeatable dilution ratio of concentrated fluid to diluent. The fluid dispenser can be portable and/or disposable, and in some embodiments is adapted for installation on an upper rim of a reservoir wall. Also, the fluid dispenser can be provided with a baffle limiting the velocity and impact of incoming diluent to the wheel driving the pump, thereby improving dosing accuracy of the dispenser in some embodiments.

Abstract: A fluid metering or pumping device includes multiple pumping or metering elements that are connected so that they all operate together, moving in the same direction and at the same speed. The multiple pumping or metering elements are intended for use at high pressures where the strain from the pressure might distort the walls of the elements, and interfere with their pumping or metering accuracy. These elements are enclosed in, but preferably not directly connected to a pressure vessel that would contain the high operating pressure, leaving the pumping or metering element housings to only contain the pressure rise or fall that occurs within that element. The pumping or metering elements are connected to a support structure that also penetrates the pressure vessel, and contains an outlet port for that element. The pressure vessel connects the elements, and serves as an intake plenum for all of the elements.

Abstract: A by-pass and pressure regulator valve exhibiting: an inlet mouth and an outlet mouth set in reciprocal communication by a main conduit; a by-pass mouth. The by-pass and pressure regulator valve comprises: an obturator, mobile between at least a closed position, in which it interrupts fluid communication between the main conduit and the by-pass mouth, and at least an open position, in which the fluid communication is not interrupted; operating pressure control means, predisposed to move the obturator from the closed position; means for determining a flow pressure loss in fluids crossing the main conduit, arranged along the main conduit in order to separate a first tract upstream of the main conduit from a second tract downstream thereof; obturator command means governed by a fluid pressure difference between the first tract and the second tract of the main conduit, distinct from the operating pressure control means but operatively connected to the obturator.

Abstract: A fluid metering/pumping device preferably includes a series of intermeshing gears. The fluid metering/pumping device includes an inlet port or area adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears diverge. The device further includes a pressure loaded floating shoe adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears converge. The device further includes a piston subjected to discharge pressure at each discharge port which conveys hydraulic pressure to each floating shoe. The device is configured to convey liquid from a main inlet stream of liquid, through the inlet ports or areas, and out of one or more discharge ports at substantially equal rates.

Abstract: A fluid multiplexer includes a manifold having a plurality of fluid conduits formed therein, a fluid input and a plurality of fluid connection points located on the manifold and fluidically coupled together via the fluid conduits, and a flow control module coupled to the fluid connection points, the flow control module configured to provide a plurality of blocking flows to the manifold to control the flow of a primary fluid through the fluid conduits.

Abstract: Methods and devices for delivering fluids into microfluidic device body structures are described. The methods and devices include the use of fluid manifolds which are integrated or interchangeable with device body structures. Methods of fabricating manifolds are also provided.

Abstract: A system for injecting a predetermined amount of a secondary fluid into a primary fluid stream uses a liquid additive injection pump driven by a fluid powered motor driven by the primary fluid stream. The liquid additive pump has a reciprocating piston movable within a cylinder between upstroke and downstroke positions to meter the secondary fluid and a piston sealing mechanism comprising spaced-apart distal and proximal sealing elements. The distal piston-sealing element is flared in the direction of piston downstroke and the proximal piston-sealing element is flared in the direction of piston upstroke.

Abstract: Apparatus for adding liquid fertilizer to a water line of a sprinkler system includes a mechanical injector device powered by a paddle wheel turned by water flowing through the water line. The mechanical injector device includes a plunger that moves back and forth in the plunger chamber. Movement in one direction allows liquid fertilizer from a liquid fertilizer reservoir to flow into the plunger chamber and movement of the plunger in the opposite direction injects the liquid fertilizer from the plunger chamber into the water. The mechanical injector device is coupled to the paddle wheel which causes movement of the plunger in the plunger chamber in at least one direction. Spring bias can cause movement of the plunger in the other direction. The mechanical injector device can be disabled to stop fertilizer injection while still allowing rotation of the paddle wheel.

Abstract: An injection spraying system for mixing additives in controlled amounts to water for spraying, which improves handling and calibrating of the concentration of the mixture. The system includes a water tank, mixing globe, pump device, unloader chamber and a worm reduction element for reducing pumping of one gallon of water into one revolution of a drive shaft. The shaft extends through a clutch device and a plurality of injection chambers. The injection chambers supply and meter the amount of additives injected. Rotation of the shaft through the injection chambers loads a set amount of additives for suction into a mixing globe. The unloader chamber controls the spraying cycle and by-pass cycle of fluid flow through the system. The present invention provides a versatile injection spraying system for multiple tasks. The types and amounts of additives sprayed can be easily adjusted without requiring adjustments to sensitive metering or measuring devices.

Abstract: A system for injecting a predetermined amount of a secondary fluid into a primary fluid stream uses a liquid additive injection pump driven by a fluid powered motor driven by the primary fluid stream. The liquid additive pump has a reciprocating piston movable within a cylinder between upstroke and downstroke positions to meter the secondary fluid and a piston sealing mechanism comprising spaced-apart distal and proximal sealing elements. The distal piston-sealing element is flared in the direction of piston downstroke and the proximal piston-sealing element is flared in the direction of piston upstroke.

Abstract: Water is first caused to flow through a first passage and rotate a first impeller. Rotation of the first impeller is linked to rotation of a second impeller, which is in fluid communication with a second, discrete passage. Vanes on the second impeller are constrained to move faster than vanes on the first impeller. Water is subsequently caused to flow through the second passage and to be more aggressively advanced by the second impeller.

Abstract: A shower bath tap valve assembly allowing easy production and assembly and adaptable also to a ceramic cartridge is essentially comprised of a valve body, a cylindrical balance valve seat to accommodate a balance valve to be forthwith placed in a central trough, connected to a cartridge and secured in position with a sleeve and a fixation nut.

Abstract: A system for injecting fuel into a turbomachine comprising N fuel injectors placed in a combustion chamber of the turbomachine and fed from a fuel tank, the injection system further comprising, interposed between the N injectors and the tank, a single pumping means for taking fuel from the tank and delivering N metered flow rates of fuel to the injectors.

Abstract: A fluid metering device that preferably includes a substantially linear series of intermeshing gears. The fluid metering device includes an inlet port adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears diverge. The device further includes an discharge port adjacent the intermeshing portion of each pair of gears within the series adjacent the point at which the pair of gears converge. The device is configured to convey liquid from a main inlet stream of liquid, through the inlet ports, and out the discharge ports at substantially equal rates. The device preferably includes a pressure balance inlet port and a pressure balance discharge port adjacent the exterior portion of each end gear within the series of gears for balancing forces exerted on the end gear by liquid passing through the various inlet and discharge ports.

Abstract: A pump system for the selected injection of one or more fluids is disclosed where the system generally includes a flow meter including a means to translate the flow rate through the meter to one or more pumps coupled to the meter such that upon a selected introduction of fluid flow through the meter a selected amount of fluid is pumped through the one or more pumps.

Abstract: A pump system for the selected injection of one or more fluids is disclosed where the system generally includes a flow meter including a means to translate the flow rate through the meter to one or more pumps coupled to the meter such that upon a selected introduction of fluid flow through the meter a selected amount of fluid is pumped through the one or more pumps.