Furnace structural integrity monitoring systems and methods
US9791416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N29/4427
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various systems and method for acoustic monitoring of smelting furnaces and similar devices are disclosed. Acoustic sensors (and optionally other sensors) are mounted to the furnace. Acoustic emission events generated in the furnace are analyzed to identify conditions that exceed one or more thresholds. The location of acoustic emissions may be identified and reported. Output signals may be generated in response to acoustic emissions. The location of acoustic emissions may be used to identify the location of potential failures in the furnace.
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