Method and apparatus for controlling fluid pumps and valves to regulate fluid pressure and to eliminate fluid flow surges
US5351705A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 9, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87684
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for supplying and delivering fluids at a constant pressure includes means for measuring fluid pressure, means for measuring fluid flow and means for actuating fluid valves to control fluid pressure and flow through the valves. A programming means is also included so that fluid pressure and flow measurements are processed and the fluid valves are actuated according to a preprogrammed scheme.
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