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Protecting tube deterioration detecting apparatus and method therefor

US9897491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2013
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A protecting tube deterioration detecting apparatus applies a predetermined electric current to a measurement target thermocouple with protecting tube for a predetermined time, calculates a temperature rise amount of the thermocouple, and determines, when the calculated temperature rise amount exceeds a predetermined threshold, that the protecting tube is deteriorated.

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