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    An assay robot (100) for measuring the turbidity value and the amount of unresolved gases relative to the liquid is disclosed. The robot (100) comprises a housing (104) for supporting multiple components. The components include valve dies 1, cylinders (2 and 3), a pressure chamber 6, a pneumatic cylinder 7, and a sensor 8. The valve dies (1) are securely disposed in the housing (104) for distributing a sample liquid/product and water into the cylinders (2 and 3). The robot (100) could homogenize, dilute, and exhaust the liquid using a homogenizer (4) and a holding cell (5). The pneumatic cylinder (7) further comprises a piston, which is configured to move to and fro within the pressure chamber (6), thereby measuring the turbidity value and the unresolved gases relative to the liquid based on the volume displaced by the piston in the pressure chamber (6) using the sensor (8).
    公开号:DK202000483A1
    申请号:DKP202000483
    申请日:2020-04-24
    公开日:2021-06-17
    发明作者:Flemming Greve Hansen Niels
    申请人:Flemming Greve Hansen Niels；Jacob Zuercher；
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    专利说明:

    l DK 2020 00483 A1ASSAY ROBOT FOR MEASURING SUSPENDED PARTICLES IN HIGHPARTICLE AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
    TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a device for measuring unresolved gases in liquids. More particularly, the present invention relates to an assay robot for efficiently measuring turbidity value i.e., suspended particles and the amount of residual unresolved gas relative to the liquid in real-time using a sensor and treating a suspension of particles/solid contents in the carrier liquid.
    BACKGROUND Solid particles of small dimensions contained in liquids, especially when they float or are suspended therein, are generally surrounded in or encased by numerous minute air bubbles. The adhesion of the air bubbles to the particles makes it difficult to remove and sometimes impossible by the ordinary methods, and the smaller the bubbles, the greater the difficulty. This is particularly the case in handling washing waters from mines, white waters from paper mills and generally all effluents in which solids are contained or suspended in a finely divided state.
    Numerous methods and pieces of equipment have been devised to separate liquids from each other and to separate any gas that may be entrapped in the liquids. Such apparatus and methods have wide application in many industries. In addition, the measurement of the concentrations of unresolved gases and volatile components in liquids is very helpful for process control and to indicate and prevent process instabilities in many chemical and biotechnological plants.
    However, the prior devices and methods suffer from certain disadvantages such as being limited in measuring the amount of residual unresolved gas relative to the liquid
    , DK 2020 00483 A1 in real-time and they cannot satisfactorily separate the liquid from the particles. Further, the development of a precise and efficient measuring system is very challenging because air bubbles are dynamic and unstable relative to time and space in a moving liquid, thus hindering an accurate validation of the measuring system. Further, the air bubbles may remain in the liquid, causing an inaccurate or variable reading.
    In the light of above-mentioned problems, there is a need for an assay robot for measuring bubbling liquid with particles or high solid contents by comminuting and homogenizing the particles in the liquid to optimize the repeatability of the measurement result. Further, there is a need for an assay robot that prepares the fluid for online analysis, using a standard optical sensor, for example, a turbidity sensor.
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    SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. The present invention discloses a device for measuring unresolved gases in liquids. More particularly, the present invention relates to an assay robot for efficiently measuring turbidity value i.e., suspended particles and the amount of residual unresolved gas relative to the liquid in real-time using a sensor and treating a suspension of particles/solid contents in the carrier liquid. In one embodiment, the robot is configured to measure the turbidity value i.e., the amount of particles presented in the liquid and the unresolved gases relative to the liquid. In one embodiment, the robot comprises a housing for supporting components of the robot. In one embodiment, the housing is securely mounted on one or more supports from a ground level. In another embodiment, the housing is rotatably mounted on one or more supports from a ground level. The one or more supports are securely anchored to the ground using an anchor. In one embodiment, a pair of handles are securely affixed to both sides of the housing. In one embodiment, a screen is securely mounted on a front portion of the housing for displaying the measured value of the unresolved gases relative to the liquid. In one embodiment, the components of the robot are securely and operatively disposed within the housing. In one embodiment, the components include, but not limited to, one or more valve dies, one or more cylinders, a homogenizer, a holding cell, a pressure chamber, a pneumatic cylinder, and a sensor. In one embodiment, the valve dies are securely disposed in the housing for distributing a sample liquid/product and water into one or more cylinders. The homogenizer is securely and fluidly connected to the
    2 DK 2020 00483 A1 cylinders and is configured to receive and homogenize the sample liquid and water and at the same time, the liquid is diluted in a mixing ratio determined by the stroke length of the cylinders.
    In one embodiment, the holding cell is securely connected to the homogenizer via a hose. The holding cell is configured to exhaust the liquid for removing large bubbles. In one embodiment, the holding cell comprises a spiral, which is configured to skim the liquid before running down to the sensor. In one embodiment, the holding cell further comprises a needle valve, which is configured to regulate holding time for exhausting the liquid. In one embodiment, the pressure chamber is connected to the holding cell and is configured to increase the pressure of the liquid above the equilibrium level, thereby condensing air bubbles in the liquid. In one embodiment, the pneumatic cylinder is operatively connected to the pressure chamber. In one embodiment, the pneumatic cylinder further comprises a piston, which is configured to move to and fro within the pressure chamber, thereby measuring the unresolved gases relative to the liquid based on the volume displaced by the piston in the pressure chamber.
    In one embodiment, the sensor is securely and fluidly connected to a bottom portion of the pressure chamber, configured to detect the volume displaced by the piston in the pressure chamber and log or record the unresolved gases relative to the liquid. In one embodiment, the logged unresolved gases relative to the liquid could be displayed on the screen, which is mounted on the housing. In one embodiment, the sensor could be, but not limited to, an optical sensor and a magnetic inductive sensor.
    In one embodiment, the surface tension of the liquid squeezes the air bubbles with a radius of a few hundred nanometers so hard that the pressure in the air bubble could withstand a pressure difference of about 15 bar. Therefore, the robot raises the pressure to a difference of more than 35 bar for 10 seconds before logging the measurement value. The robot comminutes and homogenizes the particles in the liquid to optimize the
    DK 2020 00483 A1 repeatability of the measurement result.
    Liquid with uniform particles gives the highest data quality.
    Other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become 5 apparent from the following detailed description.
    It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
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    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.
    FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a front view of an assay robot securely and rotatably mounted on one or more supports in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a side view of the assay robot securely and rotatably mounted on one or more supports in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a rear perspective view of components of the assay robot in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates a front perspective view of the components of the assay robot in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 exemplarily illustrates a rear perspective view a water heater securely disposed in the housing in one embodiment of the present invention.
    FIG. 6 exemplarily illustrates a front perspective view the water heater securely disposed in the housing in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 exemplarily illustrates a top perspective view of valves and hose connections in one embodiment of the present invention.
    DK 2020 00483 A1 7 FIG. 8 exemplarily illustrates a side perspective view of the valves and hose connections in one embodiment of the present invention.
    FIG. 9 exemplarily illustrates an exploded view of a rotor rotatably securing to a shaft of a motor in one embodiment of the present invention.
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    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIGs. 1-2, an assay robot 100 for measuring unresolved gases in a liquid or high particle aqueous solution is disclosed. In one embodiment, the robot 100 is configured to measure the turbidity value i.e., the amount of suspended particles presented in the liquid and the amount of unresolved gases relative to the liquid. In one embodiment, the robot 100 comprises a housing 104 for supporting multiple components of the robot 100. In one embodiment, the housing 104 is securely mounted on one or more supports 110 from a ground level. In another embodiment, the housing 104 is rotatably mounted on one or more supports 110 from a ground level as shown in FIG. 2. The one or more supports 110 are securely anchored to the ground using an anchor 112. In one embodiment, a pair of handles 106 are securely affixed to both sides of the housing 104. In one embodiment, a screen 108 is securely mounted on a front portion of the housing 104 for displaying the measured value of the unresolved gases relative to the liquid. In an exemplary embodiment, the robot 100 is configured to measure the turbidity value i.e., the amount of suspended particles presented in the liquid in the feed pipe for rotten tanks at biogas plants. Referring to FIGs. 3-4, the components of the robot 100 are disclosed. In one embodiment, the components of the robot 100 are securely and operatively disposed within the housing 104 (shown in FIG. 1). In one embodiment, the components include, but not limited to, one or more valve dies 1, one or more cylinders (2 and 3), a homogenizer 4, a holding cell 5, a pressure chamber 6, a pneumatic cylinder 7, and a sensor 8. In one embodiment, the valve dies 1 are securely disposed in the housing 104 — for distributing a sample liquid/product and water into one or more cylinders (2 and 3). The homogenizer 4 is securely and fluidly connected to the cylinders 3 and is configured to receive and homogenize the sample liquid and at the same time, the liquid is diluted in a mixing ratio determined by the stroke length of the cylinders 3.
    2 DK 2020 00483 A1 In one embodiment, the holding cell 5 is securely connected to the homogenizer 4 via a hose 114. The holding cell 5 is configured to exhaust the liquid for removing large bubbles. In one embodiment, the holding cell 5 comprises a spiral 116, which is configured to skim the liquid before running down to the sensor 8. In one embodiment, the holding cell 5 further comprises a needle valve 118, which is configured to regulate holding time for exhausting the liquid. In one embodiment, the pressure chamber 6 is connected to the holding cell 5 and is configured to increase the pressure of the liquid above the equilibrium level, thereby condensing air bubbles in the liquid. In one embodiment, the pneumatic cylinder 7 is operatively connected to the pressure chamber
    6. In one embodiment, the pneumatic cylinder 7 further comprises a piston, which is configured to move to and fro within the pressure chamber 6, thereby measuring the unresolved gases relative to the liquid based on the volume displaced by the piston in the pressure chamber 6. In an exemplary embodiment, a magnetic inductive sensor is disposed on the cylinder which drives the piston. The piston runs past the sensor if many bubbles are there in the liquid. The current measurement cycle is interrupted and a new cycle will be initiated.
    In one embodiment, the sensor 8 is securely and fluidly connected to a bottom portion of the pressure chamber 6, configured to detect the volume displaced by the piston in the pressure chamber 6 and log or record the unresolved gases relative to the liquid. In one embodiment, the logged unresolved gases relative to the liquid could be displayed on the screen 108 (shown in FIG. 1), which is mounted on the housing 104. In one embodiment, the sensor 8 could be, but not limited to, an optical sensor and a magnetic inductive sensor. Analysis data is collected electronically and forms the basis for monitoring and adjustments in the process and adjustments may be made fully automatic without human interventions. In one embodiment, the robot 100 could measure fluorescence in the liquid. When measuring the fluorescence, the apparatus can regulate the liquid to a predetermined temperature. For example, the particles present in the liquid with fluorescent properties will change frequency with temperature changes. Liquid refractive index/density also varies with temperature.
    1 DK 2020 00483 A1 In one embodiment, the surface tension of the liquid squeezes the air bubbles with a radius of a few hundred nanometers so hard that the pressure in the air bubble could withstand a pressure difference of about 15 bar. Therefore, the robot 100 raises the pressure to a difference of more than 35 bar for 10 seconds before logging the measurement value. The robot 100 comminutes and homogenizes the particles in the liquid to optimize the repeatability of the measurement result. Liquid with uniform particles gives the highest data quality. The robot 100 is designed for fully automatic, liquid sample preparation, primarily for optical analysis and ensures optimal repeatability and human error is excluded. After analysis, the liquid can be returned to the process. All functions are controlled by a computer.
    Referring to FIGs. 5-6, a water heater 97 securely disposed in the housing 104 of the robot 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment, the robot 100 further comprises a water heater 97, which is securely disposed in the housing 104. The water heater 97 is configured to heat the water and distribute within the robot 100 via one or more hoses for cleaning i.e. with known turbidity. Then the measurement is logged on the flushing water, and if the turbidity is increasing it means that the turbidity meter's optics are contaminated and that hot flushing water must be used. In one embodiment, the robot 100 is configured to measure the turbidity value i.e., the amount of suspended particles presented in the liquid in the feed pipe for rotten tanks at biogas plants. Turbidity is proportional to the number of particles presented in the liquid. The sampled liquid is diluted 50/50 and halve the measurement result. The robot multiplies the result by 2 before it is presented on the display. In one embodiment, the water heater 97 is powered — via a power supply with 230 V. In one embodiment, a control unit 107 is disposed in the top portion of the housing 104 for controlling a drive unit or motor. In one embodiment, the robot 100 further comprises a manifold 103 with compressed air from a bulkhead passage 98. In one embodiment, one or more hoses run from the manifold 103 to one or more pilot valves (99, 101, and 102) for speed controller. In one embodiment, a holding
    1 DK 2020 00483 A1 bracket 109 is provided for the manifold 103. In one embodiment, the manifold 103 could be an air manifold.
    Referring to FIGs. 7-8, the valves (91 and 92) and hose connections of the robot 100 is disclosed. In one embodiment, one or more hoses are used for distributing cold and hot water, and compressed air within the robot 100. In one embodiment, the hoses are securely connected to the plurality of valves (91 and 92) and the hose connections. In one embodiment, the valves (91 and 92) could be, but not limited to, 3-way valves. In one embodiment, transparent hoses are used to distribute liquids within the robot 100. In one embodiment, a hose with an inlet runs from the water heater 97 and is securely fitted onto the member/nipple 90 over the safety valve 122, and feeds cold water. In one embodiment, another hose runs from the member/nipple 89 over the safety valve 122 to a hose connection 83 at the bottom of the valve 92. In one embodiment, another hose runs from the water heater 97 and is fixed or screwed onto the hose connection 75 with a 1/8” — wrap.
    In one embodiment, another hose 123 runs from a hose connection 87 to a tee member 88 for distributing hot water via the valve 91. In one embodiment, another hose runs from the tee member 88 down to a hose connection 79 (shown in FIG. 6) of a ball valve 65 (shown in FIG. 6). In one embodiment, another hose runs from a bulkhead entry 95 to a hose connection 82 at the bottom of the valve 91. In one embodiment, another hose is a sewer pipe, which runs from the ball valve 65 to a bulkhead insertion item 96.
    Referring to FIG. 9, a rotor 26 is rotatably securing to a shaft 124 of a motor 80 is disclosed. In one embodiment, the motor 80 is securely disposed within the housing 104 of the robot 100. In one embodiment, the rotor 26 is securely and rotatably connected to the shaft 124 of the motor 80 via a bearing 81 using a mounting plate 23. In one embodiment, the motor 80 is configured to whip the liquids to ensure good and uniform mixing of a viscous product and water for dilution.
    DK 2020 00483 A1 The advantages of the present invention include the robot 100 could effectively measure the amount of residual unresolved gas relative to the liquid by eliminating the air bubbles in the liquid and display in real-time via the screen 108. The robot 100 comminutes and homogenizes the particles in the liquid to optimize the repeatability of 5 — the measurement result. Liquid with uniform particles gives the highest data quality.
    The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the present concept disclosed herein. While the concept has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the concept has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the concept is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the concept extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may affect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the concept in its aspects.
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    [1] 1. An assay robot (100) for measuring turbidity value and unresolved gases in a liquid, comprising: a housing (104); one or more valve dies (1) securely disposed in the housing (104) for distributing a sample liquid/product and water into one or more cylinders (2 and 3); a homogenizer (4) securely and fluidly connected to the cylinders (3), configured to receive and homogenize the product and water and at the same time, the product is diluted in a mixing ratio determined by the stroke length of the cylinders (3); a holding cell (5) securely connected to the homogenizer (4) via hose (114), wherein the holding cell (5) is configured to exhaust the liquid for removing large bubbles; a pressure chamber (6) connected to the holding cell (5), configured to increase the pressure of the liquid above the equilibrium level, thereby condensing air bubbles in the liquid, a pneumatic cylinder (7) operatively connected to the pressure chamber (6), wherein the pneumatic cylinder (7) comprises a piston, which is configured to move to and fro within the pressure chamber (6), thereby measuring the turbidity value i.e., suspended particles presented in the liquid and the unresolved gases relative to the liquid based on the volume displaced by the piston in the pressure chamber (6), and a sensor (8) securely and fluidly connected to a bottom portion of the pressure chamber (6), configured to detect the volume displaced by the
    DK 2020 00483 A1 piston in the pressure chamber (6) and record the unresolved gases relative to the liquid.
    [2] 2. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, further comprises a screen (108), securely mounted on the housing (104), wherein the screen (108) is configured to display the measurement value of the unresolved gases relative to the liquid.
    [3] 3. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, wherein the holding cell (5) comprises a spiral (116), wherein the spiral (116) is configured to skim the liquid before running down to the sensor (8).
    [4] 4. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, wherein the holding cell (5) further comprises a needle valve (118), configured to regulate holding time for exhausting the liquid.
    [5] 5. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, wherein the sensor (8) is at least any one of an optical sensor and a magnetic inductive sensor.
    [6] 6. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, further comprises a water heater (97), securely disposed within the housing (2), wherein the water heater (97) is configured- to heat water and distribute within the assay robot (100).
    [7] 7. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, wherein the housing (104) is securely and rotatably mounted on one or more supports (110) from a ground level, wherein the one or more supports (110) are securely anchored to the ground using an anchor (112).
    [8] 8. The assay robot (100) of claim 1, further comprises a pair of handles (106), securely affixed to both sides of the housing (104).
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