2. DEFINITION OF “INTELLIGENCE” :
“Intelligence has been defined in different ways, including the abilities for abstract
thought, understanding, …and problem solving.
Intelligence is most widely studied in humans, but has also been observed in animals and
plants.
Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines or the simulation of intelligence in
machines.”
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Todays topic:
SMART pump technology
– applying artificial intelligence to fluid handling
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7. This gave the initial idea to develop a fluid handling system, capable of…
…“Turning on and off the tap” self sufficient.
The patented SMART control:
”Tap OFF mode” ‐ OPEN LOOP
when paint needs to be circulated but is not required at any take off point.
”Tap ON mode” ‐ CLOSED LOOP
when paint is required
maintain required pressure but only supply the flow needed at the user points
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8. SYSTEM IN USE: Total FOR usage FLOW 20 L/min take off
SYSTEM READY pain USE: approx. 15L/min
LAST TAKE OFF:
typically 9bar
Return line OPEN LOOP: Pump OPEN LOOP:
System not in use System not in use
Flow 7,5 L/min @ 0 bar pressure Flow 7,5 L/min @ 4 bar pressure
Air piloted back pressure regulator
Return line CLOSED LOOP: Pump CLOSED LOOP:
in use
System ready for use E2-30 SMART Pump
System READY for use
IN use
5 L/min @ 8 bar pressure
Flow 20 L/min @ 8 bar pressure Flow 20L/min @ 12 bar pressure
VARIABLE 20 - 30L/min
@ 12 bar pressure
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9. REDUCE ENERGY WHEN
IT‘S NOT NEEDED
CLOSED LOOP DURING APPLICATION
OPEN LOOP CLOSED LOOP OPEN LOOP
≈ USED ENERGY
CONSTANT
Pump Speed (Hz)
PRESSURE
Pump Pressure (bar)
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10. Smart Control
The ‘Smart’ system design provides for
two modes of operation.
Open Loop
‘unload’ the back pressure regulator to
reduce the paint line pressure
pump motor will be driven to run at a
pre-set minimum
Closed Loop
Paint pressure maintained by the back-pressure regulator
Back Pressure
monitored at the pump by a pressure sensor
Pressure Sensor
Regulator
pump speed is controlled within pre-set limits to maintain the
(air pilot)
pressure required
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11. Continue the natural thoughts
Analysing and understanding the process was the key.
Target was to overcome all of the todays known concerns when thinking of fluid handling:
• Works for widest possible range of materials
• No paint shear
• Low maintenance
• No consumables
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14. Detecting the “True Power” used
Pure view on physically input energy
Independent of system components
DIRECT COMPARISON OF
ENERGY
CONSUMPTION
PNEUMATIC vs. ELECTRIC
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19. Moment of both
Pistons pushing
Pushing piston takes
longer to complete
the stroke
(still at constant
velocity)
Returning Piston
changes over as
before, this gives
small overlap where
both Pistons are
pushing
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