Apparatus and method for monitoring valve operation
US10329875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B19/005
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus and method for monitoring valve operation. In one embodiment, an apparatus for monitoring valve operation includes a first acoustic sensor and a monitoring system. The first acoustic sensor is to couple to a valve to detect vibration of the valve. The monitoring system is communicatively coupled to the first acoustic sensor. The monitoring system is configured to receive a signal generated by the first acoustic sensor. The signal is representative of vibration of the valve. The monitoring system is also configured to identify leakage in the valve based on the signal.
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