Systems and methods for detecting and controlling leaks
US10317306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D7/0635
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting and controlling leaks via analysis of substance flow data. A leak management system including a processor that receives substance flow data from a plurality of substance flow sensors, analyzes the substance flow data to identify at least one discrepancy within said substance flow data, and transmits at least one alert and/or takes preventative or corrective action upon identification of said at least one discrepancy. In one aspect, identifying said at least one discrepancy includes identifying a predetermined difference between the value read at the primary one of the plurality of substance flow sensors and the sum of all values read at all of the secondary ones of the plurality of substance flow sensors, wherein the predetermined difference accounts for a margin of error. Flow sensors may be recharged by the flow of the substance through the sensor.
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