Communications: electrical – Condition responsive indicating system – Specific condition
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-04
2010-10-19
Mehmood, Jennifer (Department: 2612)
Communications: electrical
Condition responsive indicating system
Specific condition
C073S040000, C700S291000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07817050
ABSTRACT:
A system determines the carbon footprint of a compressed gas leak. The system comprises an ultrasonic detector to detect a compressed gas leak, a storage device storing information on the type of gas, the compressor efficiency, and the carbon emissions necessary to generate electricity to drive the compressor. A processing unit includes software that determines an amount of electrical energy needed to recharge the lost compressed gas based on the compressor efficiency and calculates the carbon emissions created by the amount of electrical energy. A method monitoring for gas leaks comprises detecting ultrasonic emissions, generating an electrical signal representative of the compressed gas leak, and calculating an amount of electrical energy needed to recharge the lost compressed gas. The method further includes calculating the carbon footprint based on the carbon emissions necessary for the electrical power generation system that drives the compressor.
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Bishop William
Goodman Mark A.
Mohr Gary
Leason Ellis LLP
Mehmood Jennifer
U.E. Systems Inc.
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