Systems and methods for controlling fluid flow with a fluid distribution manifold
US11579637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F15/0755
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid distribution manifold may receive a first required flow rate for a first flow of fluid that flows to a fluid handling device or a reservoir. A first operation state may be determined for a first valve assembly that regulates the first flow, the manifold may operate the first valve assembly based on the first operation state, and a first position tracker may be incremented based on the first operation. Based on a value of a cycle tracker, the manifold may identify a second valve assembly in an operation cycle and access a second control input that includes a second required flow rate for a second flow of fluid regulated by the second valve assembly. The manifold may cause the second valve assembly to operate based on at least one of a second operation state and a change in the second actual flow rate resulting from the first operation.
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