Cavitation avoidance system
US11028845B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15B2211/8609
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A monitoring system for a plurality of pressure pumps may include, for each pump, a strain gauge, a position sensor and a pressure transducer. A strain gauge may be positionable on each pump to generate a strain measurement corresponding to strain in each pump. A position sensor may be positionable on each pump to generate a position measurement corresponding to a position of a rotating member corresponding of each pump. A pressure transducer is positionable on each pump to generate a boost pressure measurement that is usable with the strain measurement and the position measurement to determine a cavitation threshold for each pump.
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