18167723. METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A FLUID PROVIDED TO COMPONENTS IN A FLUID PUMP OF A CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM simplified abstract (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY)
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A FLUID PROVIDED TO COMPONENTS IN A FLUID PUMP OF A CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohan Kannaiah Raju of Bengaluru (IN)
Kudum Shinde of Bengaluru (IN)
Ravindra Shankar Ganiger of Bengaluru (IN)
Narendra Hardikar of Bengaluru (IN)
Michael Joseph Murray of Wyoming OH (US)
METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A FLUID PROVIDED TO COMPONENTS IN A FLUID PUMP OF A CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18167723 titled 'METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS TO CONTROL A FLUID PROVIDED TO COMPONENTS IN A FLUID PUMP OF A CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system for providing pressurized fluid to components of a fluid pump, specifically a lubricant to a secondary flow network within the pump. The system includes sensors to measure fluid parameters, a recirculation loop, a bypass circuit, and a controller to direct fluid flow based on sensor data.
- The system includes sensors to measure fluid parameters related to fluid flow.
- A recirculation loop is connected to the secondary inlet of the pump to provide a first flowpath for the pressurized lubricant.
- A bypass circuit is also connected to the secondary inlet to provide a second flowpath for the lubricant.
- A controller directs the fluid flow to either the recirculation loop or the bypass circuit based on sensor data indicating the state of the fluid.
Key Features and Innovation: - Integration of sensors to measure fluid parameters for efficient fluid flow control. - Utilization of a recirculation loop and bypass circuit to provide pressurized lubricant to a secondary flow network within a fluid pump. - Implementation of a controller to manage the flow of fluid based on sensor data.
Potential Applications: - Industrial pumps - Automotive pumps - Hydraulic systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient delivery of pressurized fluid to components of a fluid pump. - Optimal lubrication of secondary flow networks within pumps. - Precise control of fluid flow based on sensor data.
Benefits: - Improved performance and longevity of fluid pumps. - Reduced maintenance and downtime. - Enhanced efficiency in fluid delivery systems.
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Flow Control System for Fluid Pumps This technology can be applied in various industries such as manufacturing, automotive, and construction for optimizing fluid pump performance and ensuring reliable operation. The market implications include increased productivity, cost savings through reduced maintenance, and improved overall efficiency in fluid handling systems.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on flow control systems for fluid pumps, sensor-based fluid management systems, and lubrication systems for industrial machinery.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be conducting studies on advanced sensor technologies for fluid flow control, innovative methods for lubricant delivery in pumps, and the development of smart controllers for optimizing fluid pump performance.
Questions about Flow Control Systems for Fluid Pumps: 1. How does the integration of sensors improve the efficiency of fluid flow control in pumps? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing a system like this in different types of fluid pumps?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and apparatus are disclosed to provide a pressurized fluid to components of a fluid pump. An example flow control system to provide a pressurized lubricant to a secondary flow network disposed within a fluid pump includes sensors to measure parameters of a fluid corresponding to fluid flow; a recirculation loop fluidly coupled to a secondary inlet of the pump, the recirculation loop to provide a first flowpath, wherein the secondary inlet is an inlet to the secondary flow network; a bypass circuit fluidly coupled to the secondary inlet to provide a second flowpath; and a controller to direct the fluid flow to the first flowpath or the second flowpath based on sensor data from the sensor, the sensor data indicative of a state of the fluid.
