18238892. SYSTEMS FOR FLUID SUPPLY CONTAINMENT WITHIN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS FOR FLUID SUPPLY CONTAINMENT WITHIN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS FOR FLUID SUPPLY CONTAINMENT WITHIN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEMS FOR FLUID SUPPLY CONTAINMENT WITHIN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Alex W. Ariapad of West Chester OH (US)
Vadim Bromberg of Niskayuna NY (US)
SYSTEMS FOR FLUID SUPPLY CONTAINMENT WITHIN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18238892 titled 'SYSTEMS FOR FLUID SUPPLY CONTAINMENT WITHIN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a fluid containment system with panels, seals, fluid supply sources, a sensor for detecting explosive vapor, and a controller for fluid movement based on sensor signals.
- The system includes a body with panels and seals defining an interior cavity.
- One or more fluid supply sources provide fluid to the interior cavity.
- A sensor inside the cavity detects the lower explosive limit (LEL) of vapor from the fluid.
- A controller receives signals from the sensor to control fluid movement within the system.
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in industrial settings where the detection and control of explosive vapors are crucial, such as chemical plants, refineries, or storage facilities.
Problems Solved
This system helps prevent accidents or explosions by detecting and controlling the levels of explosive vapor within the containment system, ensuring a safe working environment.
Benefits
- Improved safety measures in handling volatile fluids - Early detection of potential hazards - Automated control of fluid movement based on vapor levels
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Safety in Industrial Fluid Handling with Vapor Detection and Control System"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing systems for detecting and controlling vapor levels in industrial settings, but the specific combination of features in this fluid containment system may be novel.
What are the specific components of the fluid containment system described in the patent application?
The system includes a body with panels and seals, one or more fluid supply sources, a sensor for detecting the lower explosive limit (LEL) of vapor, and a controller for directing fluid movement based on sensor signals.
How does the controller in the fluid containment system operate based on signals received from the sensor?
The controller in the system processes signals from the sensor to provide control signals that direct the movement of fluid within the system, ensuring that the levels of explosive vapor are maintained below the threshold limit.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a fluid containment system, comprising a body having a set of panels and seals that define an interior cavity. One or more fluid supply sources are fluidly coupled to the interior cavity; the one or more fluid supply sources provide at least one fluid to the interior cavity. A sensor is positioned within the interior cavity, and the sensor is configured to detect a threshold lower explosive limit (LEL) of a vapor within the interior cavity. The vapor is formed from an evaporated portion of the at least one fluid within the interior cavity. A controller is communicatively coupled to the sensor, and the controller is configured to provide control signals for directing fluid movement of the at least one fluid based on one or more signals received from the sensor.
