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Controlling flow in a fluid distribution system

  • US 9,904,296 B2
  • Filed: 04/01/2014
  • Issued: 02/27/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/01/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for controlling flow in a fluid distribution system, comprising:

  • a flow sensor configured to determine a flow of a fluid through a conduit of a fluid distribution system, wherein the fluid is a liquid;

    a valve associated with the conduit and coupled to an actuator; and

    a controller connected to the flow sensor and the actuator,wherein the controller includes logic configured to;

    receive a flow target associated with a device of the fluid distribution system;

    cause the actuator to actuate the valve such that a state of the valve is changed based on the flow target;

    determine that the flow of the fluid includes an air pocket;

    purge the air pocket from the flow of the fluid;

    receive an indication associated with a determined fouling of the device of the fluid distribution system based on a reduction of an efficiency of the device; and

    provide a notification responsive to receiving the indication.

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