Patent classifications
G01M3/2853
CORROSION MONITORING IN A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A corrosion monitoring device for pipe systems according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a pipe having a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion. The first pipe portion includes a wall having a first wall thickness, and the second pipe portion includes a wall having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The corrosion monitoring device further includes a structure coupled to the pipe and defining a sealed chamber between the structure and at least the first pipe portion, and a sensor a pressure in the sealed chamber or for sensing a liquid in the sealed chamber. Example corrosion monitoring devices and methods for monitoring corrosion in pipe systems are also disclosed.
CORROSION MONITORING IN A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A corrosion monitoring device for pipe systems according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a pipe having a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion. The first pipe portion includes a wall having a first wall thickness, and the second pipe portion includes a wall having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The corrosion monitoring device further includes a structure coupled to the pipe and defining a sealed chamber between the structure and at least the first pipe portion, and a sensor a pressure in the sealed chamber or for sensing a liquid in the sealed chamber. Example corrosion monitoring devices and methods for monitoring corrosion in pipe systems are also disclosed.
CORROSION MONITORING IN A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
A fire sprinkler system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a pipe having a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion. The first pipe portion includes a wall having a first wall thickness, and the second pipe portion includes a wall having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The fire sprinkler system further includes structure coupled to the pipe and defining a sealed chamber between the structure and at least the first pipe portion, and a sensor for sensing a liquid in the sealed chamber. Example corrosion monitoring devices and methods for monitoring corrosion in pipe systems, including fire sprinkler systems, are also disclosed.
In line inspection strain device method and apparatus for performing in line joint inspections
A system and method to inspect and monitor stress, strain, leakage, corrosion and disjointing of rigid metallic and non-metallic connector fittings used to join sections of non-metallic flexible reinforced thermoplastic pipe (RTP), as well as inspecting and monitoring the structural health of RTP in the area of connections with casement shields concentrically mounted on and adhered to the outer surface of the RTP at or adjacent to connection with a rigid connector fitting, monitoring sensors installed in the casement shields, a management system for receiving, processing and transmitting information gathered from the sensors via SCADA or other computerized means for monitoring and regulating strain impact, determining stress level and direction, potential leaks and temperature spikes at connector fitting areas, and a mechanism for acoustical detection or simulation, with a computer system for receiving, processing and transmitting information gathered from acoustical micro packs on the casement shields.
SEALING SYSTEM, AND PUMP SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SEALING SYSTEM
The present invention relates to a sealing system for a pump configured to pressurize a volatile liquid, such as liquid ammonia. The sealing system (2) includes a stuffing box (35) forming a barrier chamber (30) and a pump-side seal chamber (43), a mechanical seal (20) arranged in the barrier chamber (30), and a barrier-gas supply system (32) for supplying a barrier gas into the barrier chamber (30). The barrier gas has a pressure higher than a pressure of the volatile liquid in the pump-side seal chamber (43). The pump-side seal chamber (43) is located between an impeller (7) of the pump (1) and the mechanical seal (20). The barrier-gas supply system (32) includes a pressure control valve (50) configured to maintain a constant difference between pressure in the barrier chamber (30) and pressure in the pump-side seal chamber (43).
SENSOR SYSTEM WITH A LEAKAGE DETECTOR
The present disclosure relates to a sensor system for monitoring the sealing of the connection between a sensor holder and a sensor that is mounted on the sensor holder. The sensor system includes a sensor holder, a sensor that is mounted on the sensor holder, and a leakage detector with a channel, which is arranged in the sensor holder and consists of one or more straight sections that are mounted perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the sensor.
Mechanical seal testing
A mechanical seal testing system includes a mounting ring and a testing table. The mounting ring includes a first side configured to couple to a mechanical seal, the mechanical seal configured to couple to an oil pump, and a second side configured to couple to a stuffing box, the stuffing box configured to couple to a water pump. The testing table includes a surface configured to collect fluid leaked by the mechanical seal or the stuffing box. The mounting ring is coupled to the surface of the testing table.
Mechanical Seal Testing
A mechanical seal testing system includes a mounting ring and a testing table. The mounting ring includes a first side configured to couple to a mechanical seal, the mechanical seal configured to couple to an oil pump, and a second side configured to couple to a stuffing box, the stuffing box configured to couple to a water pump. The testing table includes a surface configured to collect fluid leaked by the mechanical seal or the stuffing box. The mounting ring is coupled to the surface of the testing table.
IN LINE INSPECTION STRAIN DEVICE METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING IN LINE JOINT INSPECTIONS
A system and method to inspect and monitor stress, strain, leakage, corrosion and disjointing of rigid metallic and non-metallic connector fittings used to join sections of partially metallic or non-metallic flexible reinforced thermoplastic pipe, RTP, as well as inspecting and monitoring the structural health of the RTP in the area of those connections with one or more casement shields concentrically mounted on and adhered with liquid type epoxy to the outer surface of the RTP at or adjacent to the connection with a rigid connector fitting, monitoring sensors installed in the casement shields, a management system for receiving, processing and transmitting information gathered from the sensors via SCADA or other computerized means for monitoring and regulating strain impact, determining stress level and direction, potential leaks and temperature spikes at connector fitting areas, and a mechanism for acoustical detection or simulation, with a computer system for receiving, processing and transmitting information gathered from sensors on the casement shields. The system and method is capable of safely monitoring the flexible rRTP's function at rigid connector fittings both separately and in conjunction with an In Line Inspection system for the entire pipeline.
Corrosion monitoring in a fire sprinkler system
A fire sprinkler system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a pipe having a first pipe portion and a second pipe portion. The first pipe portion includes a wall having a first wall thickness, and the second pipe portion includes a wall having a second wall thickness that is greater than the first wall thickness. The fire sprinkler system further includes structure coupled to the pipe and defining a sealed chamber between the structure and at least the first pipe portion, and a sensor for sensing a pressure in the sealed chamber. Example corrosion monitoring devices and methods for monitoring corrosion in pipe systems, including fire sprinkler systems, are also disclosed.