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Detecting flow obstruction events within a flow line using acoustic frequency domain features

US12188348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2020
Grant dateJan 7, 2025
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/22
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A monitoring system includes a flow line, an optical fiber coupled to the flow line, and a receiver coupled to an end of the optical fiber. The receiver is configured to detect at least one acoustic signal from the optical fiber. In addition, the monitoring system includes processor unit to detect a flow obstruction within the flow line based on the acoustic signal.

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