System and method for monitoring and diagnosis of heat exchanger tube health
US12422411B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2265/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for monitoring heat exchanger tube health without requiring the heat exchanger system to be shut down and disassembled and without operator intervention. At least one wireless sensor ball (WSB) assembly is positioned in the heat exchanger system. The heat exchanger system includes an ultrasonic acoustic receiver array mounted therewithin. WSB assembly information is gathered regarding status, operating condition, health, efficiency of the piping system, and/or, piping system health trends.
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