Online installation system of ultrasonic steam measurement device
US11221243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01F15/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Online installation systems and methods are provided for online installations of ultrasonic steam measurement devices in steam pipes. In one embodiment, a tool is provided and includes a transducer assembly configured to be coupled to a distal end of an isolation valve installed on a pressurized steam pipe. An ultrasonic transducer can be movably disposed within the transducer assembly, and the ultrasonic transducer can extend through a proximal opening of the transducer assembly and through a distal opening of the transducer assembly. The tool can also include an insertion mechanism configured to be coupled to a distal end of the transducer assembly and having a cylindrical housing at least partially enclosing the ultrasonic transducer. The insertion mechanism can include a linear actuator assembly configured to linearly actuate the ultrasonic transducer.
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