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Fatigue resistant thermowell and methods

US8770837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2009
Grant dateJul 8, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K13/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and thermowell systems that can be uses in high dynamic pressure environments. A thermocouple system includes a thermowell configured to enter a structure through which a medium flows; an elongated probe provided partially inside the thermowell and configured to measure a temperature; at least one o-ring disposed around the elongated probe at a first end, the o-ring being configured to dampen a vibration for the elongated probe by contacting the thermowell; and an elastomer disposed around the elongated probe section at a second end, the elastomer being configured to dampen the vibration for the elongated probe by contacting the thermowell.

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