公开(公告)号：US09921096B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US14482252

申请日：2014-09-10

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Michael Wardas ,  Stuart James Heath

IPC: G01F23/284

CPC classification number: G01F23/284

Abstract: A coaxial fluid level sensor can be easily assembled and maintained with a minimum of required tooling by using U-shaped spacers to center an inner rod within an outer shell. The U-shaped spacers can be snapped onto the inner rod before or as the inner rod is inserted into the outer shell. The sensor can be extended by attaching additional inner rods and outer shells end to end.

公开(公告)号：US20160320223A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US14698009

申请日：2015-04-28

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes

IPC: G01F23/284

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S13/10 ,  G01S13/88 ,  H01P1/065 ,  H01P3/123

Abstract: A guided wave radar fluid level measurement system can measure the level of product in a tank. A pulse of RF energy sent along a waveguide in the tank can be reflected where the waveguide enters the product. A time of flight measurement can indicate the product level. The product inside the tank can flow and that flow can push the waveguide and thereby torque and possibly bend the waveguide. A streamlined wave guide is torqued less when the streamlining is aligned with the direction of flow. A rotating connector can provide for the waveguide to rotate and a weathervane effect can align the streamlined waveguide with the flow.

Abstract translation: 导波雷达液位测量系统可以测量油箱中的产品水平。 在波导管进入产品时可以反射沿罐中的波导发送的RF能量的脉冲。 飞行时间测量可以指示产品水平。 罐内的产品可以流动，并且流动可以推动波导，从而扭矩并且可能弯曲波导。 当流线与流动方向对齐时，流线型波导较小扭矩。 旋转连接器可以提供波导旋转，并且风标效应可以将流线型波导与流动对准。

公开(公告)号：US10066980B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-04

申请号：US14698009

申请日：2015-04-28

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes

IPC: G01S13/08 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S13/10 ,  G01S13/88 ,  H01P1/06 ,  H01P3/123

Abstract: A guided wave radar fluid level measurement system can measure the level of product in a tank. A pulse of RF energy sent along a waveguide in the tank can be reflected where the waveguide enters the product. A time of flight measurement can indicate the product level. The product inside the tank can flow and that flow can push the waveguide and thereby torque and possibly bend the waveguide. A streamlined wave guide is torqued less when the streamlining is aligned with the direction of flow. A rotating connector can provide for the waveguide to rotate and a weathervane effect can align the streamlined waveguide with the flow.

公开(公告)号：US10001401B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14321150

申请日：2014-07-01

Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Adam Krolak ,  Stuart James Heath

IPC: G01F25/00 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01F23/296 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S7/52 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S15/88

CPC classification number: G01F25/0061 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01F23/296 ,  G01S7/40 ,  G01S7/52004 ,  G01S13/08 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S15/08 ,  G01S15/88

Abstract: A method of configuring an electronic level gauge (ELG) includes with an ELG configuration tool including a GUI having a user interface. A processor implements an enhancement algorithm and a simulator. A tank library includes a plurality of tank shapes. The user interface receives application configuration information including a selection of a tank shape, a mounting location for positioning the ELG, and at least one process detail. The simulator generates a calculated strength of a measurement signal reflected from a surface of material in the tank for at least one level. If the calculated strength is ≥ a predetermined strength, proper performance of the ELG is indicated, and if the calculated strength

公开(公告)号：US09574929B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14133110

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Cornel Cobianu ,  Ion Georgescu ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Stuart James Heath ,  Frank Martin Haran

IPC: G01S13/08 ,  G01F23/284 ,  H01P5/08 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S13/88

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S13/88 ,  H01P5/085

Abstract: A coupling device for impedance matching a probe of a guided wave radar (GWR) system. A feed-through is for connecting to a coaxial cable or other transmission line connector that includes an inner conductor which connects to an output of a transceiver and an outer conductor that connects to an outer metal sleeve. A subwavelength coaxial transmission line (CTL) having a length from λ/5 to λ/2 is coupled to the feed-through including an inner conductor connected to the inner conductor of the feed-through and an outer conductor connected to the outer metal sleeve. A mode converter (MC) having a plurality of metal fingers (7) of length 2λ± twenty percent is connected to the outer conductor of the subwavelength CTL, where the MC includes a dielectric coating on its inner conductor connected to the inner conductor of the subwavelength CTL.

Abstract translation: 一种用于阻抗匹配导波雷达（GWR）系统探头的耦合装置。 馈通用于连接到同轴电缆或其它传输线连接器，其包括连接到收发器的输出的内部导体和连接到外部金属套筒的外部导体。 具有从λ/ 5到λ/ 2的长度的亚波长同轴传输线（CTL）耦合到馈通，其包括连接到馈通的内部导体的内部导体和连接到外部金属套筒的外部导体 。 具有长度为2λ±20％的多个金属指（7）的模式转换器（MC）连接到副波长CTL的外导体，其中MC包括在其内导体上的电介质涂层， 亚波长CTL。

公开(公告)号：US20170074709A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US14851766

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Adam Krolak ,  Stuart James Heath

IPC: G01F23/284 ,  H01P5/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  G01S13/88 ,  H01Q1/225 ,  H01Q1/36

Abstract: An apparatus includes a transceiver configured to generate a signal and receive a plurality of reflected signals for measurement of a level of a process fluid in a tank. The apparatus also includes a waveguide comprising a probe and a buoyant part. The probe is configured to guide the signal from the transceiver and the plurality of reflected signals to the transceiver. The buoyant part is configured to move with the level of the process fluid at an end of the probe and produce a secondary signal representing the level of the process fluid when a level signal of the process fluid is within an end signal representing the end of the probe.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括：收发器，被配置为产生信号并接收多个反射信号以测量罐中的过程流体的水平。 该装置还包括包括探针和浮力部分的波导。 探针被配置为将来自收发器的信号和多个反射信号引导到收发器。 浮力部分构造成随着探针末端处的过程流体的水平移动，并且当处理流体的水平信号在表示末端信号的结束信号内时产生表示过程流体水平的次级信号 探测。

公开(公告)号：US10444055B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US14851766

申请日：2015-09-11

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Adam Krolak ,  Stuart James Heath

IPC: G01F23/284 ,  G01S13/88 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/36

Abstract: An apparatus includes a transceiver configured to generate a signal and receive a plurality of reflected signals for measurement of a level of a process fluid in a tank. The apparatus also includes a waveguide comprising a probe and a buoyant part. The probe is configured to guide the signal from the transceiver and the plurality of reflected signals to the transceiver. The buoyant part is configured to move with the level of the process fluid at an end of the probe and produce a secondary signal representing the level of the process fluid when a level signal of the process fluid is within an end signal representing the end of the probe.

公开(公告)号：US10340571B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-02

申请号：US15438936

申请日：2017-02-22

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Stuart James Heath

IPC: H01P3/06 ,  G01S13/88 ,  G01S7/03 ,  H01Q1/12 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S13/02

Abstract: A coaxial guided wave radar apparatus includes a central conductor configured as a wire rope. One or more spacers can be positioned and held in place about the central conductor at predetermined lengths along the central conductor, wherein each spacer is positioned and held in place along the central conductor by one or more respective retainers that are crimped to the central conductor. A tensioner can be attached to the end of the wire rope of the central conductor. The tensioner allows for a proper tension to be applied to maintain a spacing of the wire rope from an outer conductor.

公开(公告)号：US20180145392A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15358516

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.

Inventor： Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Sebastien Tixier

IPC: H01P3/10 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/282

CPC classification number: H01P3/10 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03 ,  G01S7/282 ,  G01S13/88

Abstract: A waveguide apparatus for a guided wave radar level transmitter. The waveguide apparatus includes a compacted strand wire rope composed of a group of strands that are compacted and arranged in an outer diameter around a central strand. The compacted strand wire rope for use as a waveguide is configured with a process step of running the strands through a die or rollers to cold work the outer diameter which crushes the wire rope into a smaller cross-section to form the compacted strand wire rope.

公开(公告)号：US09518856B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14229063

申请日：2014-03-28

Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Inventor： Cornel Cobianu ,  Ion Georgescu ,  Stuart James Heath ,  Michael Kon Yew Hughes ,  Frank Martin Haran

IPC: G01F23/284 ,  G01S13/08 ,  F16L25/00 ,  G01S7/02 ,  G01S7/35 ,  F16L25/02 ,  G01F23/00 ,  G01S13/00

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  F16L25/021 ,  G01S7/02 ,  G01S7/35

Abstract: A coupling device for coupling a threaded feed-through of a process connection to provide a launcher for a non-metallic storage tank. The storage tank includes a tank aperture in its top surface. The coupling device includes a foil nozzle including an inner upper metal foil surface that includes a threaded aperture for securing the feed-through thereto, and a first and second lower metal foil surface on respective sides of the upper metal foil surface. The foil nozzle also includes a first and a second foil level transition region disposed between the respective sides of the inner upper metal foil surface and the first and second lower metal foil surface. The foil nozzle can be configured in a cylindrical, horn, or a corrugated horn shape.

Abstract translation: 一种联接装置，用于联接过程连接的螺纹进料，以提供用于非金属储罐的发射器。 储罐在其顶表面上包括罐孔。 联接装置包括箔喷嘴，其包括内上金属箔表面，其包括用于固定其馈通的螺纹孔，以及在上金属箔表面的相应侧上的第一和第二下金属箔表面。 箔喷嘴还包括设置在内上金属箔表面和第一和第二下金属箔表面的相应侧之间的第一和第二箔级过渡区域。 箔喷嘴可以被配置成圆柱形，角形或波纹状的喇叭状。