Automatic optimizing pump and sensor system

A process of reciprocating electromagnetic pump comprising the steps of:

• a) making an electromagnet by winding a coil about a core;
• b) building a diaphragm structure by incorporating an inlet and an outlet valve and a pair of corresponding inlet and outlet ports;
• c) adding at least one arm with a magnet attached to one end of said arm;
• d) mechanically coupling said arm to said diaphragm;
• e) interrupting current flow through said electromagnet;
• f) electronically connecting a pulse generator as a means for frequency control and a pulse width control;
• g) manually controlling the operating frequency and coil current through said coil;
• h) vibrating said arm under the influence of an electromagnetic field;
• i) inducing a voltage in said coil;
• j) electronically enhancing and displaying the resultant signal from step (j) supra;
• k) analyzing the amplitude and frequency components of said signal;
• l) observing the oscillographic display and controlling the operating frequency to maximize the flow rate for a predetermined operating power level;
• and
• m) controlling the coil current to vary the flow rate.

An automatic optimizing pump and sensor system for controlling and maintaining the constant flow of a gas comprising:

• a) an electromagnet connected to a pump;
• b) a current source connected to said pump;
• c) a microprocessor means for controlling pulse width and frequency connected to said pulse generator;
• d) a pulse generator interfaced to said microprocessor;
• e) mans for sensing current through said electromagnet of said pump;
• f) a solid state means for interrupting current through said pump;
• and
• g) means for controlling the operating frequency and coil current through said electromagnet.