Methods and systems for determining process variables using location of center of gravity

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8511150
APP PUB NO 20110138892A1
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12635009

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Methods and systems for using force measurements to determine the amount of material in a container and/or the rate at which material is discharged from a container are disclosed. A container for storing a desired material is positioned so that the center of gravity of the container shifts horizontally with changes in level of the material in the container. A plurality of load sensors are symmetrically arranged at a base of the container and are used to monitor the amount of materials in the container.

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HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC3000 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E HOUSTON TX 77032-3219

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Crain, Steve Duncan, US 4 63
Lucas, Bruce C Marlow, US 7 83
McConnell, Rebecca Lone Grove, US 6 221
Weightman, Glenn H Duncan, US 5 196

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