Fluid flow management system

A fluid system apparatus suitable for use in conjunction with a fluid system, comprising:

• (a) a dry break valve assembly, comprising:
• (i) first and second discrete portions that, when joined together, at least partially define a joint and a chamber;
• (ii) means for releasably joining said first and second discrete portions to each other;
• (iii) first and second flow control assemblies substantially disposed within said first and second discrete portions, respectively;
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• (iv) an actuating mechanism operably connected with said first and second flow control assemblies;
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• (b) means for monitoring integrity of said joint formed by said first and second discrete portions.

A feedback system suitable for use in conjunction with a device having at least two discrete elements that, when joined together, cooperate to at least partially define a chamber, the feedback system comprising:

• (a) means for exerting a predetermined pressure in at least the chamber;
• (b) means for sensing fluid flow, said means for sensing fluid flow being in at least indirect communication with said means for exerting a predetermined pressure;
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• (c) a processor in communication with said means for sensing fluid flow.

A feedback system suitable for use in conjunction with a device having at least two discrete elements that, when joined together, cooperate to at least partially define a chamber, the feedback system comprising:

• (a) a feedback system fluid source that provides a volume of feedback fluid and is configured for fluid communication with said chamber by way of a sensor line;
• (b) a means for producing line fluid leakage rate data;
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• (c) a processor in communication with said means for producing line fluid leakage rate data.

A fluid management and control system, comprising:

• (a) a fluid system component that includes at least two discrete portions that cooperate to at least partially define a chamber when said at least two discrete portions are joined to each other;
• (b) a feedback system, comprising:
• (i) a feedback system fluid source that provides a volume of feedback fluid and is configured for fluid communication with said chamber by way of a sensor line;
• (ii) means for sensing fluid flow, said means for sensing fluid flow in at least indirect communication with said feedback system fluid source;
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• (iii) a processor in operative communication with said means for sensing fluid flow;
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• (c) a control system in operative communication with said processor and comprising at least one piece of equipment in operative communication with an equipment controller.