Systems and methods for detecting and resolving liquid pump failures
US9274530B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D9/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system detects and resolves impending failures in a pump. The method and system may measure a current liquid level in a basin, which houses the pump. The current liquid level may be determined by a liquid level sensor placed slightly above a high liquid level mark in the basin. If the current liquid level is determined to have surpassed the high liquid level mark, the method and system may activate a mechanical shaker that produces vibrations to physically shake the pump. If the current liquid level is determined to not have surpassed the high liquid level mark, the method and system may analyze a motor of the pump to detect signatures that indicate potential problems with the motor.
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