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1. 发明授权

US07672794B2 System and method for operating a flow process 有权
标题翻译：用于操作流程的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US07672794B2
公开(公告)日：2010-03-02
申请号：US10875859
申请日：2004-06-24
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , Patrick Curry
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , Patrick Curry
IPC分类号： G01F1/00
CPC分类号： G01F1/363 , G01F1/662 , G01F1/7082 , G01F1/74
摘要： A system for monitoring, diagnosing, and/or controlling a flow process uses one or more flow meters based on an array of pressure sensors. A signal processor outputs at least one of a flow signal, a diagnostic signal, and a control signal in response to the pressure signals from the pressure sensors. The flow signal indicates the at least one parameter of the fluid, the diagnostic signal indicates a diagnostic condition of a device in the flow process, and the control signal is effective in adjusting an operating parameter of at least one device in the flow process. The system may be arranged as a distributed control system (DCS) architecture for monitoring a plurality of flow meters based on array-processing installed at various locations throughout a flow process.
摘要翻译：用于监测，诊断和/或控制流程的系统使用基于压力传感器阵列的一个或多个流量计。响应于来自压力传感器的压力信号，信号处理器输出流量信号，诊断信号和控制信号中的至少一个。流量信号指示流体的至少一个参数，诊断信号指示流程中设备的诊断状态，并且控制信号在流程过程中调节至少一个设备的操作参数是有效的。该系统可以被布置为分布式控制系统（DCS）架构，用于基于在整个流程过程中安装在各个位置处的阵列处理来监视多个流量计。

2. 发明授权

US06988411B2 Fluid parameter measurement for industrial sensing applications using acoustic pressures 有权
标题翻译：使用声压的工业传感应用的流体参数测量
公开(公告)号：US06988411B2
公开(公告)日：2006-01-24
申请号：US10842068
申请日：2004-05-10
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , James D. Paduano
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , James D. Paduano
IPC分类号： G01N29/00
CPC分类号： G01H5/00 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/42 , G01N29/46 , G01N2291/0217 , G01N2291/0222 , G01N2291/0224 , G01N2291/02836 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/02872 , G01N2291/106
摘要： In industrial sensing applications at least one parameter of at least one fluid in a pipe 12 is measured using a spatial array of acoustic pressure sensors 14,16,18 placed at predetermined axial locations x1, x2, x3 along the pipe 12. The pressure sensors 14,16,18 provide acoustic pressure signals P1(t), P2(t), P3(t) on lines 20,22,24 which are provided to signal processing logic 60 which determines the speed of sound amix of the fluid (or mixture) in the pipe 12 using acoustic spatial array signal processing techniques with the direction of propagation of the acoustic signals along the longitudinal axis of the pipe 12. Numerous spatial array-processing techniques may be employed to determine the speed of sound amix. The speed of sound amix is provided to logic 48, which calculates the percent composition of the mixture, e.g., water fraction, or any other parameter of the mixture, or fluid, which is related to the sound speed amix. The logic 60 may also determine the Mach number Mx of the fluid. The acoustic pressure signals P1(t), P2(t), P3(t) measured are lower frequency (and longer wavelength) signals than those used for ultrasonic flow meters, and thus is more tolerant to inhomogeneities in the flow. No external source is required and thus may operate using passive listening. The invention will work with arbitrary sensor spacing and with as few as two sensors if certain information is known about the acoustic properties of the system. The sensor may also be combined with an instrument, an opto-electronic converter and a controller in an industrial process control system.
摘要翻译：在工业感测应用中，使用放置在沿着管12的预定轴向位置x 1，x 2，x 3处的声压传感器14,16,18的空间阵列来测量管道12中的至少一种流体的至少一个参数。压力传感器14,16,18提供声压信号P 1（t），P 2（t），P 3（t）在线20,22,24上，其被提供给信号处理逻辑60，信号处理逻辑60使用声学空间阵列信号处理技术确定管12中的流体（或混合物）的声音混合速度，声信号沿着管12的纵向轴线传播的方向。可以采用许多空间阵列处理技术来确定混音的声速。逻辑48被提供给逻辑48，逻辑48计算混合物的组成百分比，例如水分或混合物的任何其它参数或与声音相关的流体加速_{混合。逻辑60还可以确定流体的马赫数Mx。测量的声压信号P 1（t），P 2（t），P 3（t）是较低的频率（和较长的波长）信号比用于超声波流量计的信号，因此更容忍流量的不均匀性。不需要外部来源，因此可以使用被动收听操作。如果关于系统的声学特性的某些信息已知，本发明将适用于任意的传感器间距，并且具有少至两个传感器。传感器还可以与工业过程控制系统中的仪器，光电转换器和控制器组合。}

3. 发明授权

US06354147B1 Fluid parameter measurement in pipes using acoustic pressures 有权
标题翻译：使用声压测量管道中的流体参数
公开(公告)号：US06354147B1
公开(公告)日：2002-03-12
申请号：US09344094
申请日：1999-06-25
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , James D. Paduano
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , James D. Paduano
IPC分类号： G01N2900
CPC分类号： G01N29/42 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/46 , G01N2291/0222 , G01N2291/0224 , G01N2291/02836 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/02872 , G01N2291/106
摘要： At least one parameter of at least one fluid in a pipe 12 is measured using a spatial array of acoustic pressure sensors 14,16,18 placed at predetermined axial locations x1,x2,x3 along the pipe 12. The pressure sensors 14,16,18 provide acoustic pressure signals P1(t), P2(t), P3(t) on lines 20,22,24 which are provided to signal processing logic 60 which determines the speed of sound amix of the fluid (or mixture) in the pipe 12 using acoustic spatial array signal processing techniques with the direction of propagation of the acoustic signals along the longitudinal axis of the pipe 12. Numerous spatial array processing techniques may be employed to determined the speed of sound amix. The speed of sound amix is provided to logic 48 which calculates the percent composition of the mixture, e.g., water fraction, or any other parameter of the mixture or fluid which is related to the sound speed amix. The logic 60 may also determine the Mach number Mx of the fluid. The acoustic pressure signals P1(t), P2(t), P3(t) measured are lower frequency (and longer wavelength) signals than those used for ultrasonic flow meters, and thus is more tolerant to inhomogeneities in the flow. No external source is required and thus may operate using passive listening. The invention will work with arbitrary sensor spacing and with as few as two sensors if certain information is known about the acoustic properties of the system.
摘要翻译：使用放置在沿着管12的预定轴向位置x1，x2，x3处的声压传感器14,16,18的空间阵列来测量管道12中的至少一种流体的至少一个参数。压力传感器14,16， 18提供了线路20,22,24上的声压信号P1（t），P2（t），P3（t），其被提供给信号处理逻辑60，信号处理逻辑60确定了流体（或混合）中的声音amix的速度管12使用声学空间阵列信号处理技术与沿着管12的纵向轴线的声信号的传播方向。可以采用许多空间阵列处理技术来确定声音的速度。声音amix的速度被提供给逻辑48，逻辑48计算混合物的组成百分比，例如水分，或与声速amix相关的混合物或流体的任何其它参数。逻辑60还可以确定流体的马赫数Mx。测得的声压信号P1（t），P2（t），P3（t）比用于超声波流量计的声压信号P1（t），P2（t），P3（t）更低频率（和更长波长）的信号，因此更容忍流量的不均匀性。不需要外部来源，因此可以使用被动收听操作。如果关于系统的声学特性的某些信息已知，本发明将适用于任意的传感器间距，并且具有少至两个传感器。

4. 发明授权

US06732575B2 Fluid parameter measurement for industrial sensing applications using acoustic pressures 有权
标题翻译：使用声压的工业传感应用的流体参数测量
公开(公告)号：US06732575B2
公开(公告)日：2004-05-11
申请号：US10007749
申请日：2001-11-08
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , James D. Paduano
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , James D. Paduano
IPC分类号： G01N2900
CPC分类号： G01H5/00 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/42 , G01N29/46 , G01N2291/0217 , G01N2291/0222 , G01N2291/0224 , G01N2291/02836 , G01N2291/02845 , G01N2291/02872 , G01N2291/106
摘要： In industrial sensing applications at least one parameter of at least one fluid in a pipe 12 is measured using a spatial array of acoustic pressure sensors 14,16,18 placed at predetermined axial locations x1, x2, x3 along the pipe 12. The pressure sensors 14,16,18 provide acoustic pressure signals P1(t), P2(t), P3(t) on lines 20,22,24 which are provided to signal processing logic 60 which determines the speed of sound amix of the fluid (or mixture) in the pipe 12 using acoustic spatial array signal processing techniques with the direction of propagation of the acoustic signals along the longitudinal axis of the pipe 12. Numerous spatial array-processing techniques may be employed to determine the speed of sound amix. The speed of sound amix is provided to logic 48, which calculates the percent composition of the mixture, e.g., water fraction, or any other parameter of the mixture, or fluid, which is related to the sound speed amix. The logic 60 may also determine the Mach number Mx of the fluid. The acoustic pressure signals P1(t), P2(t), P3(t) measured are lower frequency (and longer wavelength) signals than those used for ultrasonic flow meters, and thus is more tolerant to inhomogeneities in the flow. No external source is required and thus may operate using passive listening. The invention will work with arbitrary sensor spacing and with as few as two sensors if certain information is known about the acoustic properties of the system. The sensor may also be combined with an instrument, an opto-electronic converter and a controller in an industrial process control system.
摘要翻译：在工业感测应用中，使用放置在沿着管12的预定轴向位置x1，x2，x3处的声压传感器14,16,18的空间阵列来测量管道12中的至少一种流体的至少一个参数。压力传感器提供给信号处理逻辑60的线20,22,24上的声压信号P1（t），P2（t），P3（t），该信号处理逻辑60确定流体的声音amix的速度（或混合物）使用声空间阵列信号处理技术，其中声信号沿着管12的纵轴传播的方向。可以采用许多空间阵列处理技术来确定声音的速度。声音amix的速度被提供给逻辑48，逻辑48计算混合物的组成百分比，例如水分数，或与声速amix相关的混合物或流体的任何其它参数。逻辑60还可以确定流体的马赫数Mx。测得的声压信号P1（t），P2（t），P3（t）比用于超声波流量计的声压信号P1（t），P2（t），P3（t）更低频率（和更长波长）的信号，因此更容忍流量的不均匀性。不需要外部来源，因此可以使用被动收听操作。如果关于系统的声学特性的某些信息已知，本发明将适用于任意的传感器间距，并且具有少至两个传感器。传感器还可以与工业过程控制系统中的仪器，光电转换器和控制器组合。

5. 发明授权

US06601671B1 Method and apparatus for seismically surveying an earth formation in relation to a borehole 有权
标题翻译：相对于钻孔地震测量地层的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US06601671B1
公开(公告)日：2003-08-05
申请号：US09612775
申请日：2000-07-10
申请人： Xiaomin Zhao , Francis X. Bostick , Jian-Qun Wu , Daniel L. Gysling , Peter C. Ogle , Allen R. Davis , Alan D. Kersey , Bob A. Hardage
发明人： Xiaomin Zhao , Francis X. Bostick , Jian-Qun Wu , Daniel L. Gysling , Peter C. Ogle , Allen R. Davis , Alan D. Kersey , Bob A. Hardage
IPC分类号： G10K1100
CPC分类号： G01V1/42 , G01V1/16 , G01V1/226 , G01V1/52
摘要： The present invention provides a new and unique method, sensor, and apparatus for performing a seismic survey of an earth formation in relation to a borehole. The method includes arranging at least one strain seismic sensor in conjunction with a borehole structure, and mechanically coupling the borehole structure to the borehole to allow seismic data to be accurately transferred to the sensor. The sensor is preferably a fiber optic sensor, including a Fiber Bragg Grating which may be coupled to a relevant borehole structure in a number of ways.
摘要翻译：本发明提供了一种新的和独特的方法，传感器和装置，用于相对于钻孔执行地层的地震勘测。该方法包括将至少一个应变地震传感器与钻孔结构相结合，并将钻孔结构机械耦合到钻孔，以使地震数据准确地传递到传感器。传感器优选地是光纤传感器，其包括可以多种方式耦合到相关钻孔结构的光纤布拉格光栅。

6. 发明授权

US06587798B2 Method and system for determining the speed of sound in a fluid within a conduit 有权
标题翻译：用于确定导管内流体中的声速的方法和系统
公开(公告)号：US06587798B2
公开(公告)日：2003-07-01
申请号：US09997221
申请日：2001-11-28
申请人： Alan D. Kersey , Daniel L. Gysling , James D. Paduano
发明人： Alan D. Kersey , Daniel L. Gysling , James D. Paduano
IPC分类号： G06F1900
CPC分类号： G01N29/024 , G01N29/4472 , G01N29/46 , G01N2291/02872 , G01N2291/106 , G01V1/303
摘要： A method and corresponding system for measuring the speed of sound in a fluid contained within an elongated body, the sound transversing the elongated body substantially along a direction aligned with the longest axis of the elongated body, the method including the steps of: providing at predetermined locations an array of at least two sensors distributed along the elongated body, each sensor for discerning and signaling spatio-temporally sampled data including information indicating the pressure of the fluid at the position of the sensor; acquiring the spatio-temporally sampled data from each sensor at each of a number of instants of time; constructing a plot derivable from a plot, using a technique selected from the group consisting of spectral-based algorithms; identifying in the plot a spectral ridge, and determining the slope of the spectral ridge; and determining the speed of sound assuming a relation between the speed of sound and the slope of the spectral ridge.
摘要翻译：一种用于测量包含在细长体内的流体中的声音速度的方法和相应系统，所述声音基本上沿着与细长体的最长轴线对准的方向横切细长体，该方法包括以下步骤：定位沿着细长主体分布的至少两个传感器的阵列，每个传感器用于识别和信令时空采样数据，包括指示传感器位置处的流体的压力的信息; 在多个时刻的每个时刻从每个传感器采集时空采样数据; 使用从由基于频谱的算法组成的组中选择的技术来构建从曲线得出的图; 在图中识别光谱脊，并确定光谱脊的斜率; 并且确定声速与光谱脊的斜率之间的关系的声速。

7. 发明授权

US07623976B2 System of distributed configurable flowmeters 有权
标题翻译：分布式可配置流量计系统
公开(公告)号：US07623976B2
公开(公告)日：2009-11-24
申请号：US10875858
申请日：2004-06-24
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , F. Kevin Didden
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , F. Kevin Didden
IPC分类号： G01N11/00
CPC分类号： G01F1/363 , G01F1/662 , G01F1/7082 , G01F1/74
摘要： A system of one or more configurable flowmeters allows an individual, locally or remotely, to selectively activate one or more functions of the flowmeters. The individual is capable of selecting which parameter of the process flow that the flowmeter is to measure, thereby effectively providing latent functions that may be selectively brought on line or shut off. The system may also allow an individual, locally or remotely, to selectively activate one or more latent flowmeters in the system. The system may be a distributed control system (DCS), which receives input signals from conventional meters and devices in the process flow and provides control signals to one or more devices in the flow process. The system may also provide a method of flowmeter selection and billing.
摘要翻译：一个或多个可配置流量计的系统允许个体在本地或远程地选择性地激活流量计的一个或多个功能。个人能够选择流量计要测量的工艺流程的哪个参数，从而有效地提供潜在的功能，这些潜在功能可以被选择性地引入或关闭。系统还可允许个体在本地或远程地选择性地激活系统中的一个或多个潜在流量计。该系统可以是分布式控制系统（DCS），其从过程流中的常规仪表和设备接收输入信号，并在流程中向一个或多个设备提供控制信号。该系统还可以提供流量计选择和计费的方法。

8. 发明授权

US07389187B2 Apparatus and method using an array of ultrasonic sensors for determining the velocity of a fluid within a pipe 有权
标题翻译：使用超声波传感器阵列来确定管道内的流体速度的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US07389187B2
公开(公告)日：2008-06-17
申请号：US10756977
申请日：2004-01-13
申请人： Alan D. Kersey , Daniel L. Gysling
发明人： Alan D. Kersey , Daniel L. Gysling
IPC分类号： G01F23/00
CPC分类号： G01F1/662 , G01F1/666 , G01F1/667 , G01F1/7082 , G01F1/712 , G01F1/74 , G01N29/024 , G01N29/032 , G01N29/222 , G01N29/348 , G01N2291/011 , G01N2291/02408 , G01N2291/02416 , G01N2291/02425 , G01N2291/02836 , G01N2291/102 , G01N2291/106 , G01P5/245
摘要： An apparatus and method for measuring the flow velocity of a fluid flowing through a pipe that includes an array of at least two ultrasonic sensor units (with as many as 16 sensor units) disposed at predetermined locations along the pipe. Each sensor unit includes an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver. Each sensor unit provides a respective signal indicative of a parameter of the transit time or amplitude of the ultrasonic signal propagating between each respective ultrasonic transmitter and ultrasonic receiver. A signal processor defines a convective ridge in the k-ω plane in response to the ultrasonic signals using an adaptive beamforming algorithm, such as Capon and Music. The signal processor further determines the slope of at least a portion of the convective ridge to determine the flow velocity of the fluid.
摘要翻译：一种用于测量流过管道的流体的流速的装置和方法，其包括设置在沿着管道的预定位置处的至少两个超声波传感器单元（具有多达16个传感器单元）的阵列。每个传感器单元包括超声波发射器和超声波接收器。每个传感器单元提供指示在每个相应的超声波发射器和超声波接收器之间传播的超声信号的传播时间或幅度的参数的相应信号。信号处理器使用自适应波束成形算法（例如Capon和Music）响应于超声信号来定义k-ω平面中的对流脊。信号处理器还确定对流脊的至少一部分的斜率以确定流体的流速。

9. 发明授权

US07340353B2 Dual function flow measurement apparatus having an array of sensors 有权
标题翻译：具有传感器阵列的双功能流量测量装置
公开(公告)号：US07340353B2
公开(公告)日：2008-03-04
申请号：US11585392
申请日：2006-10-23
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , Michael A. Davis
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey , Michael A. Davis
IPC分类号： F02M1/00
CPC分类号： G01F1/74
摘要： A dual function flow measurement apparatus is provided that combines the functionality of an apparatus that measures the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe, and measures pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters. The measurement apparatus includes a processing unit the processes serially or in parallel the pressure signals provided by the sensing array to provide output signals indicative of a parameter of the fluid flow relating to the velocity of the flow and the speed of sound propagating through the flow, respectively.
摘要翻译：提供了一种双功能流量测量装置，其组合了测量通过管道内流动的流体传播的声速的装置的功能，并且测量用流体移动的压力干扰（例如涡流干扰或涡流），以确定各种参数流经管道传播。该装置包括感测装置，其包括用于测量流中的声学和对流压力变化的压力传感器阵列以确定期望的参数。测量装置包括处理单元，其串联或并行地处理由感测阵列提供的压力信号，以提供指示与流速传播相关的流体流动的参数和通过流动传播的声速的输出信号，分别。

10. 发明授权

US07295933B2 Configurable multi-function flow measurement apparatus having an array of sensors 有权
标题翻译：具有传感器阵列的可配置多功能流量测量装置
公开(公告)号：US07295933B2
公开(公告)日：2007-11-13
申请号：US10875856
申请日：2004-06-24
申请人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey
发明人： Daniel L. Gysling , Alan D. Kersey
IPC分类号： F02M1/00
CPC分类号： G01F1/74
摘要： A configurable multi-function flow measurement apparatus is provided that can selectably function to measure the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe and/or to measure pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe and detects the health of an industrial process. The configurable flow measurement device can also be selectable to function as a system diagnostic meter that provides a diagnostic signal indicative of the health of the industrial process, namely health of pumps, valves, motors and other devices in an industrial flow loop. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of strained-based or pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters. In response to a remote or local configuration signal, a control logic selects the desired function of the flow measurement apparatus.
摘要翻译：提供了一种可配置的多功能流量测量装置，其可选择地用于测量通过在管道内流动的流体传播的声速和/或测量用流体移动的压力干扰（例如涡流干扰或涡流），以确定相应的参数的流动通过管道传播并检测工业过程的健康。可配置的流量测量装置也可以选择用作系统诊断计量器，其提供指示工业过程健康的诊断信号，即工业流动回路中的泵，阀，电机和其他装置的健康。该装置包括感测装置，其包括用于测量流中的声学和对流压力变化的基于应变或压力传感器的阵列以确定期望的参数。响应于远程或本地配置信号，控制逻辑选择流量测量装置的期望功能。

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