Early warning system for condensation induced hydraulic shock
US10591361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N25/08
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for early warning against condensation induced hydraulic shock in a pipe, conveying a fluid present at least in a first part in the vapor phase and, in the case of condensate formation, in a second part in the form of a condensate, comprising at least two temperature sensors, which are arranged in the pipe and, thus, are fluid contacting, and at least one electronics unit, wherein the first temperature sensor is so arranged that it measures the temperature of the vapor, wherein the second temperature sensor is so arranged that it measures the temperature of the condensate, wherein the at least one electronics unit is so embodied that it ascertains the temperature difference between the temperature of the vapor and the temperature of the condensate, and, upon reaching a predetermined limit value for the temperature difference, generates a report.
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