Abstract: A peristaltic pump comprises a pump unit including a pump which receives a replaceable tube. The tube has a transponder, for example an RFID tag, which carries data relating to the tube, which can be read by a reader of the pump unit. On the basis of a comparison between the tube data on the RFID tag and control data held in a memory of the reader, the reader permits operation of the pump unit if the tube data is compatible with the control data, but prevents such operation if the tube data is incompatible with the control data, for example indicting that an incorrect tube has been fitted, or the tube is approaching the end of its predicted operational life.

Abstract: A method and system detects and resolves impending failures in a sump pump, such as failures in a motor of the sump pump and soft mechanical failures. To detect failures in the motor, the method and system may analyze the electrical load waveform of the motor to identify signatures that may indicate potential problems with the motor. To detect soft mechanical failures, the method and system may measure the current water level in a sump basin, which houses the sump pump. The current water level may be determined by a water level sensor placed slightly above the high water level mark in the sump basin. To resolve the detected failures, the method and system may activate a mechanical shaker, which may be attached or integrated with the sump pump, that produces vibrations to physically shake the sump pump. If the failures cannot be resolved by the mechanical shaker, the method and system may send an alert message to notify a user of the situation.

Abstract: A method for the delay-minimized detection of an auxiliary control variable for a system comprising a control system and a controller, whereby an output variable is detected at the end of the control system, whereby a disturbance variable is active in the control system, characterized in that a state variable is detected in the control system at a place before the point of action of the disturbance variable, whereby the auxiliary control variable is calculated from the state variable that has been weighted with a constant kx and from an estimation error, whereby the estimation error is calculated from a comparison between the detected output variable and the integrated auxiliary control variable.

Abstract: A gas compressor of the present invention includes a reciprocating member, an accommodation portion, and a sealing portion, and the accommodation portion includes a compression chamber that compresses a gas and a non-compression chamber that is separated from the compression chamber by the reciprocating member and the sealing portion. Further, since the compression chamber includes a suction line that suctions a hydrogen gas, a discharge line that discharges a compressed gas, a connection line that is connected to the accommodation portion and is used so that at least a part of a gas flows therethrough when a gas passing through the sealing portion from the compression chamber exists, a flowmeter that is provided in the connection line, and a determination unit that determines whether a flow amount measured by the flowmeter is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold value, it is possible to easily determine the abrasion state of the sealing portion.

Abstract: A detecting device for detecting the volume of a material in a material container and a concrete pumping apparatus comprising the above detecting device are disclosed. The detecting device comprises a soft container full of a medium; a medium container in communication with the soft container; a volume detecting sensor for detecting the volume of the medium in the medium container; the soft container is provided within the material container and immersed in the material of the material container, and under the extrusion of the material, the medium in the soft container enters the medium container, the volume detecting sensor detects the volume of the medium in the medium container; and the volume of the material can be calculated according to a preset relationship between the volume of the medium in the medium container and the volume of the material in the material container.

Abstract: A system and method for flooded start control of a compressor for a refrigeration system is provided. A temperature sensor generates temperature data corresponding to at least one of a compressor temperature and an ambient temperature. A control module receives the temperature data, determines an off-time period since the compressor was last on, determines an amount of liquid present in the compressor based on the temperature data and the off-time period, compares the amount of liquid with a predetermined threshold, and, when the amount of liquid is greater than the predetermined threshold, operates the compressor according to at least one cycle including a first time period during which the compressor is on and a second time period during which the compressor is off.

Abstract: The air pump is installed on the frame of a bicycle which utilizes the sprocket of the bicycle as the power source. The air pump contains a cylinder member, a transmission member, and a positioning member. The positioning and transmission members are connected to the cylinder member. The positioning member allows the adjustment and positioning of the cylinder member along the bicycle frame so that the cylinder member can be engaged by a front sprocket of the bicycle. The transmission member contains a shaft and a gear. The shaft has one end connected to the cylinder member and another end connected to the gear. When a rider rotates the front sprocket, the rotational power is delivered to the gear and then to the shaft of the transmission member, which in turn drives the cylinder member to pump air for inflation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for detecting and identifying a peristaltic cassette which is provided with a rotary mechanism comprising rollers connected to a spacer (1) and which is intended to be rotated by a drive system connected to the device. Said device comprises a sensor arranged such as to detect the passage of at least one distinctive element (2) disposed on the spacer, by counting the number of distinctive elements detected during one cassette rotation.

Abstract: A balloon pressure pump comprising a cavity (1) having a distal end and a proximal end; a push rod (2) having a distal end and a proximal end, and provided with an external thread and inserted into the cavity; a handle (3) fixedly connected with the proximal end of the push rod (2); a locking member (4) having a distal end and a proximal end and arranged on the proximal end of the push rod (2) and used to lock same; the distal end of the locking member (4) is fixedly connected with the proximal end of the cavity (1). The handle (3) is internally provided with a sleeve (5) to accommodate the push rod (2); said sleeve (5) is fixedly connected with the proximal end of the locking member (4). The proximal end of the push rod (2) includes a spring (11) which is enclosed within the sleeve. The simple structure of the pump simplifies operations such as pressure application, pressure relief, negative pressure evacuation and the like, and is greatly convenient for a user.

Abstract: A dosing device for an infusion system comprises a dosing unit having a variable volume and at least one opening in fluid connection with the variable volume, through which opening the variable volume can be filled with a substance or the substance can be dispensed from the variable volume. The dosing device is operable in a first state for filling the substance from a supply conduit, in a second state for preventing filling and dispensing, or in a third state for dispensing through a dispensing conduit. No direct fluid connection exists between the supply conduit and the dispensing conduit at any time. Methods for dosing a substance with the dosing device.

Abstract: Submersible pump and motor performance testing. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including: coupling a torque meter between an electric motor and a pump; and submersing the torque meter, electric motor, and pump in water. During periods of time when the torque meter, electric motor and pump are submerged in the water, the method comprises: operating the pump and the electric motor; measuring pump performance; and simultaneously measuring electric motor performance.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump is provided comprising a drive unit, a pumphead comprising a pressing element. The pumphead is connectable to the drive unit such that, when connected, the pressing element is driveable by the drive unit to exert a peristaltic action on a tube arranged within the pumphead. The pumhead further comprises an optical sensor, wherein the optical sensor comprises an emitter and a receiver which are mounted on the drive unit and a reflector element mounted on the pumphead. The reflector element is arranged on the pumphead such that when the pumphead is connected to the drive unit, radiation emitted by the emitter is reflected by the reflector element towards the receiver.

Abstract: An air pump includes an air pump body for pumping air, and a high pressure gauge and a low pressure gauge mounted in the air pump body for measuring and indicating the air pumped by the air pump body.

Abstract: A pump device includes a pumping mechanism and a housing containing the pumping mechanism. A structure on a door of the housing is configured to urge the tube of a pump set toward engagement with a sensor as the door is closed with the pump set is mounted housing.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring and controlling a pump are disclosed. The method defines processing targets, derive a first actuator control signal Yc from the processing targets, and derive actual operating parameters. The method may further include the steps of comparing the actual operating parameters to predefined system and pump limits to determine a second actuator control signal Y?c, comparing the actual operating parameters to predefined fluid limits to determine a third actuator control signal Y?c, comparing the actual operating parameters to predefined normal processing limits to determine a fourth actuator control signal Y??c, and comparing the actual operating parameters to at least one predefined abnormal processing limit to determine a fifth actuator control signal Y??c. The method may further include determining which of the actuator control signals is a most conservative actuator control signal, and driving the pump in accordance with the most conservative actuator control signal.

Abstract: A pump system including a motor, a fluid pump powered by the motor, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller including a processor and a computer readable memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to receive a first temperature value from the temperature sensor, receive a second temperature value from the temperature sensor, calculate a rate of temperature change by comparing the first temperature value and the second temperature value, calculate a heating offset value based on the rate of temperature change, and calculate an ambient temperature based on the second temperature value and the heating offset value.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a motor which rotates a plurality of blades, a shaft projecting from the motor, a pipe connected to an upper end of the shaft and which hangs from a ceiling surface, and a connecting rod for connecting the pipe and the shaft with each other via through holes formed in the pipe and the shaft, respectively. The ceiling fan also includes a displacement-correspondence tool which is displaced or which detects a displacement amount in correspondence with a relative positional displacement amount between the shaft and the pipe, and a power source control tool which controls energization to the motor in accordance with the displacement of the displacement-correspondence tool or the detected displacement amount.

Abstract: A backup pump system has a frame member adapted to be securely attached to a structure. A pump member securely attached to the frame member and adapted to pump water. A water sensing device securely attached to the frame member and adapted to sense water and send electronic signals to the pump member. A battery member adapted to provide electric power to the water sensing device and the pump member; and electric wiring connected between the battery member, the water sensing device, and the pump member, such that when water reaches a predetermined level and is sensed by the water sensing device, the water sensing device sends an electronic signal to the pump member to turn on and begin pumping water using power provided by the battery member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for employing gauge packages for use with a wet-connect ESPs. In one embodiment, a modular gauge package includes a body, a gauge electronics assembly housed within the body, and a pair of electrical connectors at the upper and lower ends of the body, where power is passed through the body from one connector to the other. The electrical connector at the top of the body engages a complementary electrical connector on the bottom of a pump motor. The electrical connector at the bottom of the body engages a complementary electrical connector at the end of a production conduit. The connector at the bottom of the body may be identically configured with the connector at the bottom of the pump motor, and the connector at the top of the body may be identically configured with the connector at the end of the production conduit.

Abstract: A pump includes a housing defining an interior volume, a diaphragm partitioning the interior volume into a pumping chamber and an actuating chamber, a diaphragm support associated with the actuating chamber and configured to limit movement of the diaphragm, and a dispersion element coupled to the housing. The dispersion element is configured to laterally distribute a fluid within the pump.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the present invention a pump (100) is disclosed which comprises a head (110), in which at least a cylinder is fashioned in which a piston (105) is slidably housed, and a casing (145) fixed to the head (110), which defines an internal volume in which a crankshaft (150) and at least a conrod (155) are housed, which at least a conrod (155) connects the crankshaft (150) with the piston (105), such as to be able to transform a rotary motion of the crankshaft (150) into an alternating motion of the piston (105), signaling means (210) of the temperature of lubricating oil contained in the internal volume of the casing (145) being applied to the casing (145).

Abstract: A condition monitoring system for use with a reciprocating device. The condition monitoring system includes at least one pressure sensor that is configured to sense a pressure within the reciprocating device. At least one vibration sensor is configured to sense a vibration of the reciprocating device. A protection system is communicatively coupled to the pressure sensor and the vibration sensor. The protection system is configured to calculate a stiffness value of the reciprocating device based on the sensed pressure within the reciprocating device and the sensed vibration of the reciprocating device.

Abstract: A control system for controlling electromagnetic pumps, such as electromagnetic driven membrane pumps, has at least one microprocessor and at least one sensor, the microprocessor controlling the power supply to at least one electromagnet whose changes in emitted magnetic field causes at least one moving part, directly or indirectly, to perform an oscillating pumping movement. The control system has at least one positioning sensor which senses the moving part's position in the electromagnetic driven pump. By use of the positioning sensor's measurements, the pump can be controlled with great accuracy. A method for controlling electromagnetic pumps is also provided.

Abstract: A pump control system which detects a fluid condition in a pump is disclosed. The pump control system may include a control event based on the fluid condition in the pump. The pump control system may detect a fluid condition in the pump by monitoring the frequency response of the pump.

Abstract: A vacuum pump for generating an underpressure has a pump chamber (14, 15) with an inlet (143) and an outlet (150), wherein the outlet (150) is equipped with a valve (3). According to the invention, the pump chamber (14, 15) is provided with a pressure sensor (23, 23?, 24). This vacuum pump has a relatively precise and inexpensive vacuum sensor. It is also advantageous that the sensor, being integrated in the pump chamber, is not susceptible to failure and takes up a small amount of space.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for increasing compressed air efficiency in a pump that utilizes an air efficiency device in order to optimize the amount of a compressed air in the pump. The air efficiency device may allow for controlling the operation of the air operated diaphragm pump by reducing the flow of compressed air supplied to the pump as the pump moves between first and second diaphragm positions. A sensor may be used to monitor velocity of the diaphragm assemblies. In turn, full position feedback is possible so that the pump self-adjusts to determine the optimum, or close to optimum, turndown point of the diaphragm assemblies. As such, air savings are achieved by minimizing the amount of required compressed air.

Abstract: A pressure detection device of a liquid flow route is provided which detects a pressure of an arterial blood circuit consisting of a flexible tube, a portion of which is connected to a peristaitically-actuated tube that can cause an internal liquid to flow by being compressed in a radial direction and being peristaltically actuated in a longitudinal direction in a roller of a blood pump, and which enables a predetermined liquid to be circulated. The pressure detection device includes a load sensor that detects radial displacement of the peristaltically-actuated tube.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a hydraulic lift device for use in producing a subterranean well. In some cases, the hydraulic lift device includes a hydraulic cylinder having a first cylindrical sleeve slidably coupled to a second cylindrical sleeve, wherein the first and second sleeves define a hollow channel to accommodate passage of a polished rod. In some cases, the first cylindrical sleeve includes a surface for securing a portion of the polished rod. Additionally, in some cases, the lift device includes a port in fluid communication with the hollow channel, wherein the port is configured to receive an inlet line from a hydraulic pump. In some cases, the lift device also includes a guidance system disposed at least partially outside the hydraulic cylinder, wherein the guidance system is configured to prevent axial rotation of the first cylindrical sleeve with resect to the second cylindrical sleeve. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for use in an aircraft fuel pressure sensor line. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fuel pressure sensor line connecting an aircraft fuel pump to a pressure sensor. The invention also concerns a fuel pressure sensor line reservoir for use with a sensor line connecting an aircraft fuel pump to a pressure sensor. An aircraft fuel pump system comprises an aircraft fuel pump and a pressure sensor connected the aircraft fuel pump via a sensor line. The sensor line includes a reservoir located between the aircraft fuel pump and the pressure sensor. The reservoir acts to prevent liquid contacting the pressure switch when the fuel pump is not active.

Abstract: An electric motorcycle comprises a hydraulic pump, an oil passage, a first hydraulic pressure detecting section for detecting a hydraulic pressure in the oil passage, a hydraulic pressure determiner section for determining if the hydraulic pressure is less than a first allowable value, a pump state determiner section for determining if an activation command is output to the hydraulic pump, and a warning output section for outputting a warning signal according to a result of the determination performed by the hydraulic pressure determiner section and a result of the determination performed by the pump state determiner section, wherein the warning signal is not output when the activation command is not output and the hydraulic pressure is less than the first allowable value; and the warning signal is output when the activation command is output and the hydraulic pressure is less than the first allowable value.

Abstract: A reciprocating jetting water pump primarily for use on a vacuum truck is disclosed. The jetting water pump includes a pair of reciprocating pistons that are each movable within an outer cylinder mounted to a center block. The outer surface of each of the pistons includes a polymer surface that is closely spaced to the inner surface of the outer cylinder. The outer surface includes a pair of spaced polymer strips separated by a seal to enhance the seal between the piston and the outer cylinder. Each of the outer cylinders is mounted to the center block by a threaded connection. A control system mounted to the vacuum truck senses the pressure of water leaving the jetting water pump and controls the supply of pressurized hydraulic fluid to the jetting water pump to maintain the water pressure at an operator selected value.

Abstract: A system and method that provides an electronic controller module (ECM) that is bi-directionally communicable with a system monitor via a network to control and test pump components. Communication between the ECM and the system monitor may include receiving an operate command, receiving a report command, transmitting status, testing the pump components, monitoring sensors, and otherwise controlling the ECM via the system monitor. The ECM may communicate via the Internet, which may be facilitated by a router. The system monitor may provide advanced analytics, monitoring, maintenance, and reporting. The pump components may include one or more primary pumps and a backup pump, which may be battery operated. The sensor may include a float and sensor for a motor of the pump. The motor may be located in a sump. The ECM may perform timed tests.

Abstract: The embodiments herein disclose a method and system for measuring and controlling an amount of flow and volume of liquid/fluid and/or electrical energy. The method and system obtains a plurality of values for the electrical parameters of an electro-pump, including voltage value, current value and active/reactive energy value; calculates the plurality values; and determines and controls the amount of instant flow and volume of the liquid/fluid based on the calculated values. The system/method gathers these two measuring and controlling features such as measuring and controlling the volume of liquid and amount of energy in one casing, thereby providing a secure reference for both the parameters at the same time for underground water resources.

Abstract: An energy-saving pump and control system comprises: a pump body to receive steam from a steam generator; a steam transfer means for opening/closing a pipeline between the pump body and the steam generator; and a water supply means for opening/closing a pipeline between the pump body and a water usage space, wherein the steam transfer means and the water supply means are opened to supply water to the water usage space. An alternative energy-saving pump and control system comprises: a pump body to receive steam from a steam generator; a steam transfer means for opening/closing a pipeline between the pump body and the steam generator; and a suction means for opening/closing a pipeline between the pump body and a water source, wherein the steam transfer means is closed to receive steam and then the suction means is opened to suction water from the water source.

Abstract: A fluid-dynamic actuator having a detection system for determining the position of a piston along its path of travel within a cylinder. The piston includes a head and rod extending therefrom. First grooves are machined on respective sections of the rod. Projections of the first grooves onto a first plane parallel to the longitudinal axis of the rod define segments arranged obliquely with respect to the axis. Second grooves extend along the axis for predetermined lengths such that a respective number of second grooves run across each section. Optical sensors detect the presence of second grooves through a second plane transverse to the axis and a displacement of segments along a line coplanar with the second plane due to movement of the piston. A processor counts detected second grooves to determine the position of the piston as a function of the count of second grooves and the displacement of segments.

Abstract: The inventive rotational direction indicator for an electric motor having a cooling fan has a baffle element movable between two positions and which can be arranged on an electric motor with a cooling fan in such a way that the baffle element is positioned in an airstream of the cooling fan whose direction depends on the rotational direction of the electric motor. The baffle element is respectively moved into one of its two positions by the electric motor as a function of the direction of the airstream. The rotational direction indicator has a display unit designed to visually indicate the position of the baffle element and can be arranged on an outer side of the electric motor. The rotational direction indicator has a display actuating unit which connects the display unit and baffle element to one another, and transmits the position of the baffle element to the display unit.

Abstract: A pump system selectably and dynamically controls the flow rate of a fluid being delivered to a patient's body over a wide range of flow rates. The pump system includes an infusion tubing, a pumping mechanism, a motor drive assembly in mechanical communication with the pumping mechanism, a user input control, and an electronic controller in electrical communication with and at least partially controlling the motor drive assembly. The electronic controller include a digital signal processing controller in electrical communication with the motor drive assembly that is configured to receive a signal from the user input control and to cause power to be supplied to the motor drive assembly in response at least partially to the signal from the user input control. The pump system may selectably deliver fluid at rates from about 1 milliliter per hour to at least about 3000 milliliters per minute.

Abstract: A motor assembly for a submersible pump which includes capability of detecting or monitoring one or more operating parameters for the motor, including temperature, pressure and strain.

Abstract: A portable air pump includes a pump body, a base member affixed to the pump body and defining therein an accommodation chamber, a casing movable in and out of the accommodation chamber between an exposed position and a hidden position, a pressure gauge mounted in the casing and kept in air communication with the pump body, a footplate pivotally pivoted to the pump body and biasable between a received non-operative position and an extended operative position, a spring member set between the casing and the base member and adapted for forcing the casing from the hidden position to the exposed position, locking device adapted for locking the casing in the hidden position or unlocking the casing to allow the spring member to force the casing to move from the hidden position to the exposed position when the footplate is biased from the received non-operative position to the extended operative position.

Abstract: A pressure indication device is provided to connect to an inflation mechanism of an inflation machine. The pressure indication device includes a linearly movable plate and an elastic element. A scale bar having graduations is provided along a moving path of the plate. The elastic force of compression of the elastic element serves as a reaction force (restoration and returning force) for the linear movement of the plate. Correspondingly, a pressure is induced in an air compartment of the inflation mechanism the so that the moving distance of the plate is indicative of the pressure level and thus precise measurement of pressure can be realized.

Abstract: An adhesive dispensing system includes a pump and at least one sensor positioned to sense movements of a component of the pump and produce signals based on the sensed movements. The dispensing system also includes a controller operating the pump and communicating with the at least one sensor to collect information regarding operational cycles of the pump based on the signals. As a result, one or more diagnostic processes are enabled at the controller during operation of the adhesive dispensing system. These diagnostic processes may include a leak rate test for the dispensing system, an overspeed detection test for the pump, and expected life cycle monitoring of the pump or other components.

Abstract: A standalone portable electric blower has a propeller generating airflow and driven by an electric motor powered: by a power source, said blower including an air-guide conduit made up of a series of three generally cylindrical tubular portions, namely a proximal portion or suction nozzle provided with an air inlet, a distal air exit portion or exhaust nozzle and a central portion. The central portion is a separate piece and is arranged to form a functional assembly, unitary or made up of a plurality of elements and made of a heat conducting material, said central portion comprising the following functional sub-assemblies; an electronic switching electric motor; at least one axial, propeller rotated b the electric motor; air rectifiers; and an electronic board for managing the tool and controlling the motor.

Abstract: A pump unit includes an electric motor, located in a stator housing (6), a terminal box being arranged on an axial face of the stator housing (6). The terminal box (12) includes a tubular housing element (44) having a first axial face to which the axial face of the stator housing (6) is connected. An opposite second axial face (46) of the tubular housing element (44) is closed by at least one cover element (40) into which operating and/or display elements (38) are integrated. An electrical connecting element (42) is arranged on the outer periphery of the tubular housing element (44).

Abstract: A hand pump includes a base having an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a manual pump disposed on the base and communicating with the inlet opening of the base, a receptacle disposed on the base and communicating with the outlet opening of the base, a casing disposed on the receptacle and having a passage coupled to the outlet opening of the base and having a channel coupled to the receptacle and having a pathway formed between the passage and the channel of the casing, and an outlet hole communicated with the channel of the casing, a valve shank is slidably engaged in the channel of the casing for selectively blocking and sealing the outlet hole of the casing.

Abstract: There are provided a vacuum pump self-diagnosis method, a vacuum pump self-diagnosis system, a vacuum pump central monitoring system capable of making self-diagnosis of a dry vacuum pump. A vacuum pump self-diagnosis method decides the occurrence of failure and generates an alarm when a predetermined alarm set value is exceeded by an integrated value or an average value of a current of a motor for rotating a rotor of said vacuum pump. In a vacuum pump self-diagnosis system for making self-diagnosis of a vacuum pump which comprises a casing and a rotor rotatably arranged in the casing for sucking and discharging a gas through rotations of the rotor, the rotor comprises a plurality of stages and a pressure sensor is provided between the rotor stages.

Abstract: Disclosed is an infusion pump which may include a native pumping mechanism to drive fluids through a functionally associated conduit, at least one native sensor to sense a physical characteristic of the fluid within the conduit and computing circuitry having a decalibration test mode to determine whether the infusion pump is decalibrated.

Abstract: A membrane pump (1) for pumping a medium has a pump housing (2), a membrane (3) mounted to the pump housing and delimiting a pump chamber (4) inside the pump housing (2) and an actuating device for moving the membrane (3) to and fro to expand and contract the pump chamber (4). In a first operating mode, the actuating device moves the membrane (3) in a frequency suitable for pumping the medium into and out of the pump chamber (4), and in a second operating mode, the actuating device moves the membrane (3) in a frequency in the audible frequency region.

Abstract: A vibration monitoring system for an electrical submersible pump (ESP) that includes a fiber optic cable coupled with the ESP and an optical sensor coupled with the fiber optic cable. The optical sensor emits electromagnetic radiation into the fiber optic cable, some of which reflects back from optical discontinuities provided in the fiber optic cable. By receiving the reflected electromagnetic radiation, the optical sensor estimates the location of the optical discontinuities. Displacement and rate of displacement of the optical discontinuities can be estimated when the reflections are received over a period of time. Because the fiber optic cable, and the optical discontinuities, move with the ESP, displacement measurements of the optical discontinuities correlate to ESP movement, including ESP vibration.

Abstract: Pump system (2), method and use for transporting injection water (10) to an underwater injection well (12), wherein the pump system (2) comprises a pressure-tight enclosure (14) located underwater and containing: —a pump arrangement (18) for pumping the injection water (10); —a drive arrangement (20) connected to the pump arrangement (18) for operation of the latter; —a cooling arrangement (46) for removing heat from the interior of the enclosure (14); and —at least one control unit (48) for operating control of at least said drive arrangement (20); wherein the enclosure (14) also comprises: —an inlet (24), which is flow-connected to an upstream side of the pump arrangement (18); and —an outlet (28), which is flow-connected to a downstream side of the pump arrangement (18).

Abstract: A sensor assembly (51) for sensing one or more fluid properties of a fluid in a subsurface well (12) having a well fluid level (42W), a surface region (32) and a riser pipe (30) includes a sensor apparatus (52) and a pump assembly (54) that are positioned within the well (12). The sensor apparatus (52) includes a sensor (682) that senses one of the fluid properties. The pump assembly (54) can be positioned in an in-line manner relative to the sensor apparatus (52). The pump assembly (54) can be positioned between the sensor apparatus (52) and the surface region (32). Alternatively, the sensor apparatus (52) can be positioned between the pump assembly (54) and the surface region (32). In one embodiment, the sensor apparatus (52) is positioned above the well fluid level (42W). The pump assembly (54) can pump fluid toward the sensor apparatus (52) or the pump assembly (54) can pump fluid to draw more fluid to the sensor apparatus (52).