Parameter measurement/control for fluid distribution systems
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1. A flow measurement system, comprising:
- a plurality of conduits being adapted for coupling to and throughout a fluid distribution system,wherein each of said plurality of conduits is instrumented with a measuring device to measure parameters associated with fluid moving therethrough, and a wireless transceiver component coupled to said measuring device to transmit a unique code and data indicative of said parameters so-measured,wherein said wireless transceiver component is mounted on said each of said plurality of conduits and said measuring device is mounted within said each of said plurality of conduits, andwherein said wireless transceiver component and said measuring device are situated adjacent said each of said plurality of conduits;
a receiver located remotely with respect to said plurality of conduits for receiving said unique code and said data transmitted therefrom; and
an output device coupled to said receiver for outputting said data from each of said plurality of conduits in a human-discernable format.
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Abstract
A flow measurement system uses conduits adapted to be coupled to and throughout a liquid or gaseous fluid flow distribution system. Each conduit is instrumented to measure parameters associated with the liquid or gaseous fluid moving therethrough, and wireless transmit a unique code and data indicative of the parameters so-measured. A remotely-located receiver and output device(s) may be used to provide the data and unique code associated with each of the conduits in a human-discernable format. Each conduit may also receive data resulting in adjustment of fluid flow through the conduit.
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18 Claims
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1. A flow measurement system, comprising:
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a plurality of conduits being adapted for coupling to and throughout a fluid distribution system, wherein each of said plurality of conduits is instrumented with a measuring device to measure parameters associated with fluid moving therethrough, and a wireless transceiver component coupled to said measuring device to transmit a unique code and data indicative of said parameters so-measured, wherein said wireless transceiver component is mounted on said each of said plurality of conduits and said measuring device is mounted within said each of said plurality of conduits, and wherein said wireless transceiver component and said measuring device are situated adjacent said each of said plurality of conduits; a receiver located remotely with respect to said plurality of conduits for receiving said unique code and said data transmitted therefrom; and an output device coupled to said receiver for outputting said data from each of said plurality of conduits in a human-discernable format. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A flow measurement system for use in fire-fighting, comprising:
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a plurality of couplings supporting flow therethrough between a first end thereof being defined by a male connector and a second end thereof being defined by a female connector, wherein said plurality of couplings are adapted to be coupled to and throughout a fire-fighting fluid distribution system, which includes at least one standpipe, at least one pump, at least one nozzle, and a plurality of hoses, which couple said standpipe, said pump and said nozzle, wherein each of said plurality of couplings is instrumented with a measurement device to measure at least pressure and flow rate of fluid moving therethrough, and a wireless transceiving component coupled to said measuring device for transmitting a unique code and data indicative of said pressure and said flow rate so-measured, wherein said wireless transceiving component is mounted on said each of said plurality of couplings and said measuring device is mounted within said each of said plurality of couplings, and wherein said wireless transceiving component and said measuring device are situated adjacent said each of said plurality of couplings; a controller being located remotely with respect to said plurality of couplings for communicating with each said wireless transceiving component; and a display being coupled to said controller for displaying said data from each of said plurality of couplings received by said controller. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A flow measurement system for use in fire-fighting, comprising:
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a plurality of conduits being adapted for coupling to and throughout a fife-fighting water distribution system, which includes at least one standpipe, at least one pump, at least one nozzle, and a plurality of hoses coupling said standpipe, said pump and said nozzle, wherein each of said plurality of conduits is instrumented with a measuring device for measuring at least pressure and flow rate of water moving therethrough, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transceiver coupled to said measuring component for transmitting a unique code and data indicative of said pressure and said flow rate so-measured, and a memory component used for storing said pressure and said flow rate so-measured, wherein said RFID transceiver is mounted on said each of said plurality of conduits and said measuring device is mounted within said each of said plurality of conduits, and wherein said RFID transceiver and said measuring device are situated adjacent said each of said plurality of conduits; a receiver being located remotely with respect to said plurality of conduits for receiving said unique code and said data transmitted therefrom; and a display being coupled to said receiver for outputting a visual representation of said data from each of said plurality of conduits. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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