Intelligent ball for monitoring and diagnosis of heat exchanger tube health
US9903673B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0289
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intelligent ball sensor assembly for use with a heat exchanger system, includes a mechanically compliant ball having a recess formed therein. At least one sensor positioned on the ball is configured to gather selected information regarding a heat exchanger system. Signal conditioning control/transmission circuitry is operatively connected to the at least one sensor. A power source is operatively connected to the at least one sensor and the signal conditioning control/transmission circuitry. The sensor and the signal conditioning control/transmission circuitry cooperate to gather information about the status, health and efficiency of the heat exchanger system.
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