Abstract: A variable displacement high pressure pump for pumping fluid at a high pressure to an accumulation chamber is disclosed including a low pressure supply pump for supplying fluid at a low pressure, a first high pressure pumping unit for receiving the low pressure fluid through an inlet and selectively delivering the supply fluid to the accumulation chamber at a high pressure greater than the low pressure, a second high pressure pumping unit for receiving the low pressure fluid through an inlet and selectively delivering the supplied fluid to the accumulation chamber at a pressure greater than the low pressure, a common fluid passage in fluid communication with each of the first and second high pressure pumping units for permitting the flow of fluid from one of the first and second high pressure pumping units to the other of the first and second high pressure pumping units and a pressure balanced valve positioned in the common fluid passage for selectively blocking the flow of fluid between the first and second

Abstract: An improved dual-stage pump system is provided for the accurate pumping and filtering of viscous fluids. Two hydraulically activated pumps are provided in series with a filter and reservoir disposed in-line between the two pumps. The reservoir acts as a source bottle for the second pump and allows the first pump to pump the viscous fluid through the filter at a rate independent of the dispensing rate of the second pump. By operating the first pump at a rate independent of the second pump, back pressure at the filter is avoided. Each hydraulically activated diaphragm pump is equipped with an improved diaphragm that is pre-formed to the geometries of the process fluid cavity thereby eliminating any inaccuracies in the operation of the pumps due to expansion of retraction of the diaphragm during pump operation.

Abstract: A pumper system is adapted to enable pumps to be switched between parallel operation, for the high flow conditions normally desired for in-situ pigging operations within a line to be cleaned, and series operation, for the high pressure conditions needed in the event the pigging device becomes obstructed in the line.

Abstract: A Roots-type machine is connected to an enclosure to be evacuated via a suction inlet portion, and to a primary pump via a delivery outlet portion. A bellows is disposed transversely in the inlet portion, one end of the bellows being fixed in gastight manner in the wall, and the other end being closed and movable, so that the bellows forms a regulating member for regulating the gas-flow sectional area in the inlet portion. The outside face of the movable end of the bellows is subjected to the pressure in the inlet portion, and the inside face of the movable end is subjected to the pressure in the delivery outlet portion via a rod passing through the wall, and via a channel. The invention applies to Roots-type machines, in particular for automatically regulating the pumping speed so as to match it to the flow-rate of the corresponding primary pump.

Abstract: A sleeve seal heating system for a multi-stage compressor is disclosed. The multi-stage compressor includes a mechanism for dissipating heat disposed between and in fluid communication with a pair of compressor stages in the multi-stage compressor. The present invention contemplates the inclusion of a mechanism for selectively bypassing the heat dissipating mechanism disposed between and in fluid communication with each pair of compressor stages to thereby warm a succeeding stage, causing the stage to become substantially operative. The mechanism for bypassing comprises a bypass valve. The bypass valve is controlled to bypass the mechanism for dissipating heat when a seal in the succeeding stage is not substantially operative. Each compressor stage comprises a piston reciprocating within a piston chamber, the piston chamber being in valved communication with and between a fluid input and a fluid output.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for evacuating an enclosed chamber which utilizes a tandem connection of a booster pump and a mechanical pump in a manner to maximize the rate of evacuation of the chamber but without exceeding the rating of the booster pump and damaging it. A gas bypass around the booster pump is provided with a proportional valve that is operated to start an evacuation of the chamber with the bypass path fully opened but the gradually closing that path in a manner to maintain a differential pressure across the booster pump at a predetermined level, until the bypass path has been fully closed.

Abstract: The invention has a control pressure extracting port in the delivery side of the low-pressure stage compressor to apply the control pressure to a piston device of the suction throttle valve, thereby making it possible to reliably cancel the starting unload operation and shift the operation mode to the full-load operation in a multi-stage compressor.

Abstract: A valve assembly for controlling discharge of hydraulic fluid from a high pressure hydraulic fluid container to a hydraulic fluid reservoir and including a valve body having a valve bore, a fluid inlet port communicating with the valve bore on one side of a valve seat, and a fluid outlet port communicating with the valve bore on an opposite side of the valve seat. A valve spool is housed in the valve bore and includes a valve member selectively engageable with the valve seat to prevent hydraulic fluid flow through the valve bore. The valve member is selectively biased against the valve seat by a valve piston housed in a valve cylinder, the valve piston being operably connected to the valve member such that hydraulic fluid pressure in the valve cylinder biases the valve member toward the valve seat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two stage fuel pump which is particularly suited for piston aircraft engines. The fuel pump includes a housing having a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet where the fuel inlet is open to a cylindrical swirl chamber formed in the housing. The first pump stage has its inlet open to the inlet chamber and its outlet open to an intermediate chamber formed in the housing. The second pump stage has its inlet open to the intermediate chamber while its outlet is fluidly connected through a fuel control valve to the fuel outlet. A pressure responsive valve is fluidly connected between the intermediate chamber and inlet chamber and recirculates fuel from the intermediate chamber and to the inlet chamber whenever the pressure in the intermediate chamber exceeds a predetermined pressure.

Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus for supplying fuel to a compression ignition engine includes a positively reciprocated plunger which during a pumping stroke displaces fuel from a first pump chamber to an outlet and draws fuel into a second pump chamber. The apparatus includes an inlet chamber from which fuel is supplied to the second pump chamber, and a diaphragm pump which draws fuel into the inlet chamber through a fuel inlet. The pump drive shaft extends through the inlet chamber and carries vortex creating means whereby air entering the inlet chamber will collect around the shaft to cause early starvation of fuel supply to the associated engine in the event substantial quantities of air enter through said inlet.

Abstract: A rotary vane evacuating pump having two series connected pumping stages is disclosed. Each pumping stage is provided as an exchangeable unit and has a housing which is detachably connected to one face of an interface flange. The housings of the pumping stages are contained in a chamber defined between the interface flange and an outer shell which is detachably mounted thereto. The chamber is filled with water surrounding and contacting the two housings. Each pumping stage is readily dismantled for the purpose of service or replacement.

Abstract: A fuel injection pump comprises a rotor located in a housing, a free piston movably mounted in an axial bore of the rotor, two pump chambers which is formed by dividing said bore by the free piston, and two solenoid valves for supplying fuel to the two pump chambers, one of the chambers receiving therein the fuel to be injected and the other for effecting control of the injection timing. This injection pump is characterized in that two preparatory chambers are provided downstream of the solenoid valves to keep fuel measured by the solenoid valves during the compression operation of said pump chambers and transfer the fuel to said pump chamber after completion of the compression whereby precise measurement of the fuel can be effected.

Abstract: A turbocharged internal combustion engine, preferably of the two-stroke cycle type, is provided with a Roots type positive displacement charging blower having a bypass passage in one end plate and controlled by a single plunger control valve responsive solely to blower outlet pressure to provide for bypassing air flow around the blower under various engine operating conditions either in reverse direction to reduce excess blower power or in the direction of flow to provide additional charging air.

Abstract: In a reciprocating piston air compressor, air is induced via an intake valve in the compressor cylinder head and, in addition, air which has been pre-compressed on the rear side of the piston is forced into the cylinder space via slots in the cylinder wall controlled by the piston. The delivery and the efficiency of the air compressor are improved according to the invention by the provision that the pre-compression of the air occurs by means of a turbo-compressor and that during the return stroke of the piston, the cylinder space is connected with an additional clearance space via an opened control valve in the cylinder head, by means of which the hot compressed air which has not been expelled is replaced by cooler air.

Abstract: A method of controlling a motive power and fluid driving system according to the present invention is disclosed, which generally comprises the steps of sensing a plurality of operating parameters and at least one control parameter defining the energy quotient for the motive power and fluid driving system, and adjusting the control parameter(s) to substantially maximize the energy quotient for the system. The control method may also include the step of substantially maximizing the energy quotient at a predetermined or desired capacity of fluid flow.

Abstract: A multiple-stage pump compressor is disclosed for utilization in a heating or cooling system which comprises separate hot and cold containers connected to flexible members within pressure chambers in each of a plurality of pumping stages.

Abstract: A fuel injection pump of the rotary distributor type has angularly adjustable stop rings which limit the outward movement of the pumping plungers so as to control the maximum fuel output of the pump. The stop rings have an outwardly extending curved stop surface so that the maximum fuel output can be altered by altering the angular setting of the rings. The latter portion of the stop surface is arranged to curve outwardly at a greater rate so that as the engine speed increases the plungers no longer follow paths determined by said surface so that the maximum fuel delivery of the pump decreases.

Abstract: A pump system is disclosed for pumping a first fluid from a source to a storage facility comprising a multiple-stage small temperature differential heat-powered pump, a second fluid heater operable to heat a second fluid to a fixed hot temperature, and a third fluid cooler operable to cool a third fluid to a fixed cold temperature, wherein hot fluids and cold fluids are diverted into the multiple-stage small temperature differential heat-powered pump.

Abstract: A pump system is disclosed for pumping a first liquid from a source to a storage facility comprising a multiple-stage small temperature differential heat-powered pump, a second liquid heater operable to heat a second liquid to a fixed hot temperature, and a third liquid cooler operable to cool a third liquid to a fixed cold temperature, wherein hot liquids and cold liquids are diverted into the multiple-stage small temperature differential heat-powered pump.

Abstract: A fuel injection pump for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a plunger reciprocable within a bore by cams on a cam ring. Fuel is supplied to the bore by a throttle. A first valve is provided which connects a point intermediate the throttle and the bore with a drain. A second valve is provided to ensure that the pressure applied to the outer end of the plunger is above said drain pressure. When the first valve is opened the pressure acting at the outer end of the plunger will move it inwardly to ensure that it cannot be actuated by the cam.

Abstract: A fuel injection pump with a metering valve for metering the fuel charge delivered by the pump and a torque cam piston to set a maximum fuel charge limit, the torque cam piston being axially positioned by fuel transfer pressure in accordance with the pump speed and being angularly adjusted manually. Several embodiments of a torque cam profile are shown in which the cam profile is provided by one or more surfaces of revolution and wherein at least one such surface of revolution has an axis inclined to the axis of the piston.

Abstract: A fluid system, especially for a transmission having a hydrodynamic torque converter and a mechanical change speed gear box downstream therefrom. For supplying pressurized fluid to the working chamber of the torque converter, the clutches and brakes of the torque converter and the servomotors which control the gear steps of the downstream mechanical change speed gear box, there is provided a pressure system having first and second low pressure pumps and preferably an auxiliary high pressure pump. The first low pressure pump delivers fluid continuously for delivery to the working chamber of the torque converter and to the servomotors. The second low pressure pump can deliver pressurized fluid through a one way valve to the discharge side of the first low pressure pump or alternatively its output can be bypassed directly to the input of the second low pressure pump.

Abstract: A pump system is disclosed for pumping a first liquid from a source to a storage facility comprising a multiple-stage small temperature differential heat-powered pump, a second liquid heater operable to heat a second liquid to a fixed hot temperature, and a third liquid cooler operable to cool a third liquid to a fixed cold temperature, wherein hot liquids and cold liquids are diverted into the multiple-stage small temperature differential heat-powered pump.

Abstract: A fuel injection system and control valve are disclosed for use with a multi-cylinder engine such as a diesel or proco type engine. The disclosed control valve, which is of the piezoelectric type, controls the fuel injection into the individual cylinders by being connected in fluid circuit between the high pressure pump and distributor which are contained in the pump and distributor assembly. The control valve contains novel features providing improvements in the system.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling natural gas compressor and engine units. Particularly, the control method provides for the adjustment of the engine speed and compressor loading, so as to minimize the compressing energy required while maintaining a desired gas flow through the pipeline. The control of the engine speed and compressor loading is based in part on an energy quotient value for the unit. The control method further provides for efficient operation during multiple-stage compression, by controlling the interstage pressure. The control method is also adapted to predict impending compressor and engine unit failures. The control system is based upon a digital-type controller which generates control signals in response to changes in the energy quotient value for the unit.

Abstract: An electromagnetic fuel delivery pump is formed by a combination of a diaphragm pump and a metering pump. Each of the pumps have working chambers and flow control valves are arranged to enable interconnection of the working chambers when the diaphragm pump executes a delivery stroke and the metering piston pump executes a suction stroke. In a preferred embodiment, a diaphragm of the diaphragm pump is disposed directly on an extension of a piston of the metering piston pump, which piston is connected with an armature of an electromagnet that produces the delivery stroke of the piston metering pump and the suction stroke of the diaphragm pump. The delivery stroke of the diaphragm pump and the suction stroke of the piston metering pump are executed under the influence of a common return spring.

Abstract: A two-stage pump is illustrated of the type employing a piston having two diameters, one capable of providing a large volume of fluid flow at low pressure so as to move a fluid operated press rapidly until a load is encountered, at which time fluid is delivered at a low volume at high pressure for operation of the press wherein the flow control means are positioned in a piston housing independent of the piston.

Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus includes an injection pump to which fuel is supplied by a low pressure supply pump. A shuttle located in a cylinder has one end connected to the injection pump and the other end to the supply pump when it is desired to feed fuel to the engine. The movement of the shuttle represents the amount of fuel supplied to the injection pump and this movement is measured and the signal supplied to a processing circuit which also receives a demand signal. The movement of the shuttle is halted by the gradual closure of communication between the one end of the cylinder and the injection pump. This is achieved in the example by a passage moving out of registration with a port. The rate of flow of fuel from the pump to the cylinder is controlled by a fuel control device the setting of which is determined by the processing circuit which strives to ensure that the actual amount of fuel supplied to the injection pump is equal to the desired amount.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive foam pump system having a first stage pump that meters molten hot melt adhesive into a second stage pump, which in turn mixes gas under pressure into the adhesive so that the gas is driven into solution with the adhesive at an adjustably controllable ratio. The pump is insensitive to changes in adhesive viscosity and pump speed, and provides uniformity of foam density and output flow rate when the adhesive is ejected from a dispenser connected to the pump.

Abstract: A centrifugal pressure regulator comprises a pair of pistons slidable within a bore and moves in one direction by the action of a coiled spring and by centrifugal force imparted to the pistons as the body in which the bore is located rotates. The outer ends of the two pistons are subjected to the outlet pressure of a pump and the piston adjacent the spring is smaller in diameter than the other piston. The space between the pistons is vented to a drain and in the wall of the bore there is formed a spill port. The smaller of the pistons controls the size of the port which communicates with the outlet of the pump. The outlet pressure of the pump is controlled in accordance with the position of the pistons by spilling fuel through the port, the amount of fuel spilt depending on the effective size of the port.

Abstract: A hand pump in which the piston is double acting, incorporating a check valve to limit the manual force to operate the pump and having a pressure release valve actuated by the pump handle in home position.

Abstract: A fuel injection pumping apparatus includes an axially movable member which at one end is acted upon by governor weights and at its other end is acted upon by a spring, the governor weights moving the member in opposition to the spring, the reaction member for the weights comprising a dash-pot containing a further spring and the member being provided with a groove which can register with a port to control the flow of fuel delivered by the pumping apparatus to the associated engine. Also provided on the member is a further groove which is in restricted communication with the groove and which during certain conditions of rapid deceleration of the engine, is brought into communication with the port so as to ensure that under such conditions a restricted flow of fuel takes place to the engine.

Abstract: A centrifugal compressor has at least one stage with its own impeller shaft, an inlet and an outlet for gas, and an epicyclic gear train for driving the impeller shaft. The epicyclic gear train comprises three members, a sun gear, a ring gear and a carrier on which a series of planet gears are mounted in mesh with the sun and ring gears. Means is provided for connecting a power input to one of the members of the epicyclic gear train, and means is provided connecting a second of the members to the impeller shaft. Means are provided for controlling the rotational speed of the third of the members to vary the speed of the impeller shaft of the compressor, and actuating means are provided for actuating the control means in response to the pressure of the compressed gas at the outlet.

Abstract: The unloading means comprise unloading ports, and valving therefor, for step-control unloading of a gas compressor. In a first embodiment, the unloading means are provided in side walls of a rotary, positive displacement, gas compressor, and in an alternate embodiment the unloading means are disposed within end walls (of a rotary, positive displacement, gas compressor), and comprehends means for step-control of a plural-stage machine.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved fuel injection apparatus for compression-ignition engines and the like and more particularly to a novel and improved check valve arrangement for a rotary distributor fuel injection pump of the type employed for the delivery of a measured amount of fuel to each of the cylinders of an associated internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A fuel injection apparatus includes an axially movable member movable to determine the amount of fuel supplied by the apparatus. The member is acted upon by a weight mechanism including pivotal weights the force exerted by which is opposed by a governor spring adjustable from the exterior of the apparatus. Increase of the force exerted by the spring can result in sudden movement of the member so that temporarily too much fuel is supplied to the engine. This difficulty is minimized by providing a dash-pot which restricts the rate of movement of the member under the action of the governor spring at low engine speeds. The dash-pot is combined with a resilient means the force exerted by which is less than that of the governor spring at moderate engine speeds so that the dash-pot action is only obtained at low engine speeds.

Abstract: A liquid fuel injection pumping apparatus includes an injection pump to which fuel is supplied by a feed pump by way of a throttle which includes an axially movable member. The pressure of fuel upstream of the throttle is controlled by a valve so that its pressure varies in accordance with the law RN.sup.2. The apparatus also includes a further valve which provides a substantially constant pressure and this pressure is applied to a piston by way of a further orifice the size of which depends upon the setting of the throttle. The further piston influences the timing of injection of fuel by the apparatus and in addition a pressure which is proportional to the square of the speed at which the apparatus is driven, is generated and is also used to influence the timing of delivery of fuel.

Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a rotor which acts as a distributor member and has a high pressure passage for registration with an outlet port or ports and low pressure passages for registration with low pressure ports formed in the body part of the apparatus. In order to minimize leakage of the high pressure, the rotor is divided into two parts the part having the low pressure ports being of larger diameter than the part which has the high pressure ports.

Abstract: A fuel pumping apparatus for supplying fuel to an internal combustion engine includes a body part comprising a generally cup shaped portion which accommodates a first portion of the rotor. The open end of the cup shaped portion is closed by a plug portion which accommodates the second portion of the rotor. The two parts of the rotor are connected to each other so as to rotate together, and the first portion of the rotor together with the cup shaped portion of the body part house the low pressure fuel channels of the apparatus while the plug portion and the second portion of the rotor house the high pressure passages and components of the apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fuel injection pumping apparatus which includes a feed pump the output pressure of which is controlled by valve. The feed pump supplies fuel to an injection pump under the control of a shuttle which is movable in a bore. The extent of movement of the shuttle determines the amount of fuel supplied by the injection pump to the associated engine. In addition, a fluid pressure operable device is provided to control the timing of injection of fuel to the engine, and the pressure for controlling the device is obtained from a point intermediate a fixed restrictor and a variable restrictor constituted by a groove formed in the shuttle and a port formed in wall of the bore accommodating the shuttle. Fuel from the outlet of the pump flows through the fixed and variable restrictors.