Method and apparatus for remote controlling monitoring and/or servicing heat-treatment equipment via wireless communications
US8124003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC21D11/00
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus provide for remote control, monitoring and/or servicing of heat-treatment equipment via wireless communications networks. Specifically, the method and apparatus can be used in pre and post-weld heat-treatment applications for steel pipes in a variety of industries, including, but not limited to, power plants, chemical and petrochemical plants and refineries. Importantly, the embodiment generates and manages all the documentation necessary to input and verify the specified heat-treatment process. It will produce and deliver to the customer the reports and certificates required by the applicable quality control standards, requirements and regulatory authorities.
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