Pressure relief valve lift indicator
US11067199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/8242
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for determining when an operational opening event occurs for a pressure relief valve. The apparatus includes a pressure relief valve lift indicator disposed adjacent to a portion of the pressure relief valve to determine the frequency of the operational opening events of the pressure relief valve. A method of monitoring a pressure relief valve. A pressure relief valve lift indicator is placed in close proximity to the pressure relief valve to determine when the pressure relief valve experiences an operational opening event. Operational data associated with the operational opening event is tracked.
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