Superheat sensor having external temperature sensor
US9404815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K2201/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A superheat sensor includes a housing, a pressure sensor mounted within the housing, and a processor. A fluid passageway connects the pressure sensor to a source of superheat fluid. An external temperature sensor is located outside the housing of the superheat sensor and is electrically connected to the processor. The external temperature sensor is also electronically connected to a component of a fluid system to which the superheat sensor is attached and is configured to provide one of an internal temperature of the component, an external temperature of the component, and a temperature of fluid in the component.
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