System and method for determining onset of failure modes in a positive displacement pump
US8366402B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2201/0603
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A reciprocating pump system is utilized. The system facilitates the prediction of failure modes due to degradation of pump components. A sensor system is used to monitor parameters indicative of abnormal events or wear occurring in specific components, such as pump valves. The indications of wear can be used to predict valve failure or other component failure within the reciprocating pump.
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