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Systems and methods for monitoring a rapping process

US8404020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2008
Grant dateMar 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03C3/88
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for monitoring operation of a rapper in an electrostatic precipitator using a rapper control system is described. The method includes determining model electrical characteristics of the rapper. The model electrical characteristics of the rapper correspond to model mechanical operating characteristics of the rapper. The method also includes storing data corresponding to the model electrical characteristics and the model mechanical operating characteristics of the rapper, determining actual electrical characteristics of the rapper, and comparing the actual electrical characteristics of the rapper to the stored model electrical characteristics to determine actual mechanical operating characteristics of the rapper.

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