System and method for monitoring the condition of a heat exchange unit
US6931352B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60H2001/00733
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for monitoring the effectiveness of a heat exchange unit, which comprises at least one or more sensors for taking a plurality of temperature readings of a heated fluid, a coolant and fluids passing through the heat exchange unit. The temperature readings are transmitted and/or entered into a processor capable of comparing the temperature readings and calculating a measure of effectiveness of the heat exchange unit. The processor is in communication with a database that maintains at least one predetermined parameter limit associated with the effectiveness of the heat exchange unit. The processor analyzes the data and is also capable of generating a signal indicative of the health or condition of the heat exchange unit.
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