System for controlling fluid flow based on a valve break point
US7317971B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/0989
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods of controlling fluid dispense to ensure clean break off of fluid at the end of a dispense process and to reduce crystallization of fluid in the dispense nozzle. One embodiment of the present invention can include a controller that can, generate a flow control signal to cause a control valve to close according to a first close rate parameter for a first segment of the close range and to generate the flow control signal to cause the control valve to close according to a second close rate parameter for a second segment of the close range.
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