METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ONLINE CONDITION MONITORING OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL DRY CASK STORAGE SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20180075933A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-15

    申请号:US15703655

    申请日:2017-09-13

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for online condition monitoring of a spent nuclear fuel dry cask storage system. The method comprises monitoring physical parameters of air flowing through inlet vents and outlet vents of a system and observing successive measurements of the parameter for deviations from the baseline to determine if the condition of the system has changed. The parameters may include temperature, pressure, density, mass and volumetric flow rate, nuclear radiation, impurities, humidity, salt content, acidity, chemistry, and fission product gases. The information may then be used directly or to develop an accumulation profile. The data may also be used in modeling or other simulations and to establish condition change signatures. The apparatus includes sensors placed over inlet and outlet vents, sensor interfacing hardware connected to the sensors, and a computer connected to the hardware to acquire, display, and analyze the sensor data and to display the status of the system.

    ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
    3.
    发明申请
    ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR 有权
    电子设备及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170038819A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-09

    申请号:US15333673

    申请日:2016-10-25

    Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a control method are provided that are capable of reducing power consumption. The electronic apparatus having a normal mode in which first electric power is consumed and a power-saving mode in which second electric power lower than the first electric power is consumed includes a first sensor and a second sensor whose power consumption is lower than that of the first sensor. In the power-saving mode, supply of power to the first sensor is restricted, the second sensor is set to the power-saving mode, a trigger for restoring the power-saving mode to the normal mode is detected by using the second sensor set to the power-saving mode, and the power-saving mode is restored to the normal mode based on the detected trigger.

    Abstract translation: 提供能够降低功耗的电子设备和控制方法。 具有消耗第一电力的正常模式的电子设备和消耗低于第一电力的第二电力的功率节省模式包括第一传感器和功率消耗低于第一电力的第二传感器 第一传感器 在省电模式下,对第一传感器的供电受到限制,第二传感器被设置为省电模式,通过使用第二传感器组来检测将功率恢复模式恢复到正常模式的触发 到省电模式,并且基于检测到的触发将节电模式恢复到正常模式。

    Wireless remote monitoring of critical facilities
    4.
    发明授权
    Wireless remote monitoring of critical facilities 有权
    关键设施的无线远程监控

    公开(公告)号:US09520057B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-13

    申请号:US14305504

    申请日:2014-06-16

    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are provided for monitoring environment parameters of critical facilities. A Remote Area Modular Monitoring (RAMM) apparatus is provided for monitoring environment parameters of critical facilities. The RAMM apparatus includes a battery power supply and a central processor. The RAMM apparatus includes a plurality of sensors monitoring the associated environment parameters and at least one communication module for transmitting one or more monitored environment parameters. The RAMM apparatus is powered by the battery power supply, controlled by the central processor operating a wireless sensor network (WSN) platform when the facility condition is disrupted. The RAMM apparatus includes a housing prepositioned at a strategic location, for example, where a dangerous build-up of contamination and radiation may preclude subsequent manned entrance and surveillance.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于监控关键设施的环境参数的方法,装置和系统。 提供远程区域模块监控(RAMM)设备,用于监控关键设施的环境参数。 RAMM装置包括电池电源和中央处理器。 RAMM装置包括监测相关联的环境参数的多个传感器和用于传送一个或多个被监视的环境参数的至少一个通信模块。 当设备状况中断时,RAMM设备由电池电源供电,由中央处理器操作无线传感器网络(WSN)平台控制。 RAMM装置包括预先设置在战略位置处的壳体,例如,危险的污染和辐射的积聚可能妨碍随后的人员进入和监视。

    User action remote control
    5.
    发明授权
    User action remote control 有权
    用户操作遥控器

    公开(公告)号:US09513718B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US12051618

    申请日:2008-03-19

    Abstract: The present invention supports the control of a plurality of controlled devices. With three dimensional accelerometer components, detection of a user action on a remote controller and the orientation of the remote controller are viable through small electronic devices. Aspects of the invention are based on the three dimensional accelerometer components to provide a remote controller that can detect the user action. Based on the user action, the remote controller transmits a signal to the controlled device which conveys the corresponding command. A selected controlled device may be matched to the remote controller. The remote controller and controlled device may also support a learning mode, in which the controlled device sends a list of supported commands to the remote controller. The remote controller then matches an associated action with each command in the command list.

    Abstract translation: 本发明支持多个受控设备的控制。 使用三维加速度计组件,通过小型电子设备检测遥控器上的用户动作和遥控器的方向是可行的。 本发明的方面基于三维加速度计组件来提供可以检测用户动作的遥控器。 基于用户动作,遥控器向发送相应命令的受控设备发送信号。 选择的受控设备可以与遥控器匹配。 遥控器和受控设备还可以支持学习模式,其中受控设备将支持的命令的列表发送到遥控器。 然后,遥控器将与命令列表中的每个命令相关联的操作匹配。

    Method for controlling a group of wirelessly controlled appliances
    7.
    发明授权
    Method for controlling a group of wirelessly controlled appliances 有权
    用于控制一组无线控制设备的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09092971B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US12498667

    申请日:2009-07-07

    Abstract: A method for controlling a group of wirelessly controlled appliances comprising at least one appliance in a home automation network comprising a master controller, characterized in that it comprises: a reception step in which the master controller receives a wireless command intended for an appliance of the group, then a connection step in which the master controller connects the appliance to mains power, if the appliance was previously disconnected from the mains power, then a disconnection step in which the appliance is automatically disconnected from mains power.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制一组无线控制设备的方法,包括在家庭自动化网络中的至少一个设备,包括主控制器,其特征在于,其包括:接收步骤,其中所述主控制器接收针对所述组的设备的无线命令 ,然后连接步骤,其中主控制器将设备连接到市电电源,如果设备先前与主电源断开连接,则断开步骤,其中该设备自动地与主电源断开连接。

    Harsh environment sensor system and detection methods
    8.
    发明授权
    Harsh environment sensor system and detection methods 有权
    恶劣的环境传感器系统和检测方法

    公开(公告)号:US08924182B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-30

    申请号:US12510302

    申请日:2009-07-28

    Abstract: A system for measuring a plurality of operating parameters of an object in a harsh environment is provided. The system includes a first energy transceiver system configured to transceive energy signals. The system also includes a transcieved modulant coupled to the first energy transceiver system. The system further includes a second energy transceiver system at least partially disposed on the object and capable of being interrogated by the first energy transceiver system. The second energy transceiver system still further includes a sensing system. The system also includes a processor coupled to the first energy transceiver system. The processor is configured to determine of the plurality of the operating parameters of the object in the harsh environment based upon the transceived modulant.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在恶劣环境中测量对象的多个操作参数的系统。 该系统包括被配置为收发能量信号的第一能量收发器系统。 该系统还包括耦合到第一能量收发器系统的收发式调制器。 该系统还包括至少部分地设置在物体上并且能够被第一能量收发器系统询问的第二能量收发器系统。 第二能量收发器系统还包括感测系统。 该系统还包括耦合到第一能量收发器系统的处理器。 处理器被配置为基于收发的调制器在恶劣环境中确定对象的多个操作参数。

    Remote operation apparatus of working machine
    9.
    发明授权
    Remote operation apparatus of working machine 有权
    工作机远程操作装置

    公开(公告)号:US08922343B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-30

    申请号:US12775722

    申请日:2010-05-07

    CPC classification number: G08C17/00 G08C2201/10 G08C2201/12 G08C2201/50

    Abstract: In a remote operation apparatus of a working machine including a working machine side transmission/reception unit (21) and a radio remote operation means (3) having a remote control side transmission/reception unit (31), an ON/OFF control circuit (32) for controlling the operation/non-operation state of the remote control side transmission/reception unit (31) is disposed to the radio remote operation means (3), and the working machine side transmission/reception unit (21) is called when the remote control side transmission/reception unit (31) is in an operating state by that the ON/OFF control circuit (32) is turned on, and the data showing the driving state of the working machine (1) is transmitted from the working machine side transmission/reception unit (21) to the remote control side transmission/reception unit (31) to thereby reduce an electric power consumption amount on the radio remote operation means (3).

    Abstract translation: 在具有工作机侧发送接收单元(21)的工作机的远程操作装置和具有遥控侧发送接收单元(31)的无线遥控单元(3)的ON / OFF控制电路( 32)用于控制遥控器侧发送/接收单元(31)的操作/非操作状态设置在无线电远程操作装置(3)上,并且当工作机侧发送/接收单元(21)被调用时 远程控制侧发送/接收单元(31)处于操作状态,ON / OFF控制电路(32)接通,并且显示工作机(1)的驱动状态的数据从工作 机侧发送接收部(21)发送到遥控侧发送接收部(31),能够减少无线遥控装置(3)的电力消耗量。

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