Innovative Engineering Solutions
At Patented Technologies, we specialize in control computers, diverse shutdown systems, electronics, and more. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail set us apart.
Engineering Excellence
Patented Technologies is at the forefront of engineering, specializing in control systems, electronics, and instrumentation.
We leverage our vast experience to provide solutions in nuclear power and industrial processes,
positioning ourselves as experts in the field.
Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service.
Control Computers
Advanced control computers for industrial applications to enhance efficiency and precision. We are Internationally recognized design experts in computer control, computer architecture and computer configurations as well as Transfer of Control systems.
The CANDU reactor control requires the application of digital computer control to implement spatial control strategies at a fast rate. Otherwise at higher power levels (above 20% full power), the reactor can experience spatial instabilities. These instabilities manifest as uneven neutron power distribution within the reactor core, often referred to as flux tilt. The Pickering, Bruce and Darlington reactors, in Ontario, all utilize digital control computers for reactor control and the balance of plant.
Shutdown Systems
Independent and diverse shutdown systems are essential to ensuring the safety and reliability in mission critical processes. For the most critical applications (impacting human lives and wellbeing) the design and philosophy of these systems are traditionally implemented using probablistic risk assessments methodology.
Other mission critical systems may fail with the end result loss of function and downtime and eventually result in financial and reputation loss.
With the advent of more Artifical Intelligence (AI) being applied to critical processes the failure of these systems leads to an examination and scutiny of the overall design.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna has cited and referenced the original design engineering and expertise of Henry Kernius P. Eng. on the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station with respect to his work on the control computers for reactor control and the balance of plant as well as the independent and diverse Shutdown System computers and electronics in IAEA-TECDOC-1848 Criteria for Diverse Actuation Systems for Nuclear Power Plants.
Not all industrial processes require the multiple layers of defense designed in a nuclear power plant however lessons may be learned and a select suite of methods could be applied to create a robust and reliable system.
Nuclear Power Solutions
Specialized engineering services for the nuclear energy sector, prioritizing safety and innovation.
Expert Witness Services
Professional expert witness services in engineering-related legal matters. Whether the legal matter concerns patent infringement or liabulity we are experts in the areas of computers, electronics and control systems. In the area of patents we are capable of interpreting patent claims in the context of the art.
Henry Kernius P. Eng. is recognized as an expert witness on the subject matter of computers and electronics and has submitted expert reports in the United States Federal District Courts for both the District of Maryland and the Southern District of New York.
