Automated high-pressure pump testing system
US11603753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/18
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for automated testing of a high-pressure pump comprises a choke valve, actuator and actuator drive for operating the choke in response to receiving control signals. A system control unit includes a processor unit, system memory, I/O interface, human-machine interface, and display device. A pressure sensor is connected to the pump outlet line for sensing and reporting outlet pressure to the control unit. The control unit can execute a test phase by causing the pump to run at a test speed and causing the actuator to change the restriction value of the choke until a predetermined pressure is sensed in the outlet line and reported to the control unit. The control unit can cause the actuator to maintain the predetermined pressure for a predetermined period of time. The control unit can cause the display device to show a result or print a report of one or more test phases.
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