Automatic control of the separation and collection of fluid
US10983032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D7/0664
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically separating and collecting a fluid stream into multiple portions, including a tubing to receive the fluid stream, a plurality of valves attached to the tubing in spaced relation along the length of the tubing and a plurality fluid collection containers attached to the valves. A controller controls the activation of the plurality of valves to collect and separate portions of the fluid stream in the plurality of the fluid collection containers. A flow meter detects the flow of the fluid stream in the tubing and measures a flow rate of the fluid stream. The controller activates the valves based on the detection of the fluid and the flow rate. The controller also activates the valves based on the timing of the fluid stream. The controller also monitors the flow rate over time and activates the valves in sequence based on the flow rate.
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