Valve state monitoring communication method, device, communication device, server and system

Abstract

This invention provides a valve status monitoring communication method, including waiting for the valve status monitoring device to establish a network connection with an external device; once the network connection is established, the valve status monitoring device uploads and sends data, including at least the displacement values ​​caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism's actions, to the external device; this invention also relates to a valve status monitoring device, a communication device, a server, and a system. This invention processes and transfers the displacement values ​​generated by the valve opening and closing mechanism to form jamming information characterizing valve actions, providing data support for valve operation and maintenance. This invention fully considers valve application scenarios and aligns with the trend of valve informatization and intelligentization.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to valves, and more particularly to a valve status monitoring communication method, device, communication device, server, and system. Background Technology

[0002] Valves are key components for controlling the flow of fluids, playing a vital and irreplaceable role in industrial and public infrastructure. As fluids flow and valves age, they are susceptible to malfunction during opening and closing. Traditionally, manual inspections or sensors indicating the open or closed position are used to detect whether the valve body is properly positioned. However, these methods only detect faults after they occur, by which time significant damage has already been done to the overall pipeline and the user. While companies typically perform regular valve inspections and maintenance, effective and scientific maintenance methods are still lacking.

[0003] This application aims to provide a valve condition monitoring communication method in an attempt to build a feasible system to solve the above-mentioned problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objectives and other advantages of the present invention, a first objective of the present invention is to provide a valve status monitoring communication method, comprising the following steps:

[0005] Waiting for the valve status monitoring device to establish a network connection and communication with external equipment;

[0006] Once the network connection is established, the valve status monitoring device will upload and send at least the displacement data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism to the external device.

[0007] Preferably, the valve status monitoring device also uploads and sends jamming information data characterizing the valve status to an external device, wherein the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve operation process.

[0008] Preferably, the jamming information data also includes the jamming level at different stages during the valve operation.

[0009] Preferably, the method further includes the step of: the valve status monitoring device periodically sending heartbeat messages to an external device and receiving signals returned by the external device to confirm that the network connection communication is available.

[0010] A second objective of this invention is to provide a valve status monitoring device, comprising: a memory storing program code thereon; and a transceiver module connected to the memory, wherein when the program code is executed by the transceiver module, a valve status monitoring communication method is implemented.

[0011] Preferably, the transceiver module is configured as any one of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, and a GPRS module.

[0012] A third objective of this invention is to provide a valve status monitoring communication method, comprising the following steps:

[0013] Waiting to establish a network connection and communication with the valve status monitoring device;

[0014] Once the network connection is established, the device receives displacement data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism, collected by the valve status monitoring device, and uploads the received displacement data to the server.

[0015] Preferably, the method further includes receiving jamming information data representing the valve status generated by the valve status monitoring device or generating jamming information data representing the valve status using the displacement value data, and packaging the jamming information data and the displacement value data together and uploading them to the server; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process.

[0016] Preferably, the jamming information data also includes the jamming level at different stages during the valve operation.

[0017] A fourth objective of the present invention is to provide a communication device comprising: a memory storing program code thereon; and a transceiver module connected to the memory, wherein when the program code is executed by the transceiver module, a valve status monitoring communication method is implemented.

[0018] The fifth objective of this invention is to provide a valve status monitoring communication method, comprising the following steps:

[0019] Waiting to establish a network connection and communication with the device that stores displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism;

[0020] Once the network connection is established, the displacement value data is received and stored.

[0021] Preferably, it further includes receiving a device that stores displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state, or using the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process.

[0022] Preferably, the jamming information data also includes the jamming level at different stages during the valve operation.

[0023] The sixth objective of this invention is to provide a server comprising: a memory storing program code thereon; and a transceiver module connected to the memory, wherein when the program code is executed by the transceiver module, a valve status monitoring communication method is implemented.

[0024] The seventh objective of this invention is to provide a valve condition monitoring system, comprising:

[0025] A valve status monitoring device is used to collect displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism, and to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status using the displacement value data; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process.

[0026] A server is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices.

[0027] When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and generates jamming information data, and uploads and sends the jamming information data to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data.

[0028] Preferably, the valve status monitoring device also packages the displacement value data and jamming information data together and uploads them to the server; the server receives the displacement value data and stores it.

[0029] The eighth objective of this invention is to provide a valve condition monitoring system, comprising:

[0030] A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0031] A server is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices.

[0032] When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the server. The server receives and stores the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status. The jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve activation process.

[0033] The ninth objective of this invention is to provide a valve condition monitoring system, comprising:

[0034] A valve status monitoring device is used to collect displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism, and to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status using the displacement value data; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process.

[0035] A communication device for establishing communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices;

[0036] A server for establishing communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices;

[0037] When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and generates jamming information data, and uploads and sends the jamming information data to the communication device. The communication device receives the jamming information data and uploads and sends it to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data.

[0038] The tenth objective of this invention is to provide a valve condition monitoring system, comprising:

[0039] A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0040] A communication device is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices, receive and use the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process;

[0041] A server for establishing communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices;

[0042] When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the communication device; after receiving the displacement value data, the communication device generates jamming information data and uploads the jamming information data to the server, and the server receives and stores the jamming information data.

[0043] Preferably, the communication device also packages the displacement value data together with the jamming information data and uploads and sends it to the server; the server receives the displacement value data and stores it.

[0044] The eleventh objective of this invention is to provide a valve condition monitoring system, comprising:

[0045] A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0046] A communication device for establishing communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices;

[0047] The server is used to establish communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices, receive and use the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process;

[0048] When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the communication device; after receiving the displacement value data, the communication device uploads it to the server; after receiving the displacement value data, the server generates jamming information data and stores the jamming information data.

[0049] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0050] This invention provides a valve status monitoring communication method, including waiting for the valve status monitoring device to establish a network connection with an external device; once the network connection is established, the valve status monitoring device uploads and sends data, including at least the displacement values ​​caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism's actions, to the external device; this invention also relates to a valve status monitoring device, a communication device, a server, and a system. This invention processes and transfers the displacement values ​​generated by the valve opening and closing mechanism to form jamming information characterizing valve actions, providing data support for valve operation and maintenance. This invention fully considers valve application scenarios and aligns with the trend of valve informatization and intelligentization.

[0051] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention and to implement it according to the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Specific embodiments of the present invention are given in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0052] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with their description, serve to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0053] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 1. Figure 1 ;

[0054] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 1. Figure 2 ;

[0055] Figure 3 This is a modular schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring device in Example 2;

[0056] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring device in Example 2;

[0057] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 3. Figure 1 ;

[0058] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 3. Figure 2 ;

[0059] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 3. Figure 3 ;

[0060] Figure 8 This is a modular schematic diagram of the communication device in Example 4;

[0061] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 5. Figure 1 ;

[0062] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 5. Figure 2 ;

[0063] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring communication method in Example 5. Figure 3

[0064] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the server modularization in Example 6;

[0065] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring system in Example 7;

[0066] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring system in Example 8;

[0067] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring system in Example 9;

[0068] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring system in Example 10;

[0069] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the valve status monitoring system in Example 11. Detailed Implementation

[0070] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0071] In the following description, the use of suffixes such as "module," "part," or "unit" to denote elements is solely for the purpose of illustrative purposes and has no specific meaning in itself. Therefore, "module," "part," or "unit" may be used interchangeably.

[0072] This application acquires displacement data caused by the operation of valve opening and closing mechanisms, and uses this displacement data to form jamming information data characterizing the valve's operating state, thereby monitoring the valve's health status. By summarizing the jamming information data of each valve in the pipeline, it guides the maintenance and operation of the valve application pipeline. This application attempts to build a communication architecture and method to realize the above process; it should be noted that in the following embodiments, the displacement data includes linear displacement and angular displacement.

[0073] In this application, displacement data is used to obtain velocity data. The velocity information and displacement data together form an evaluation of the degree of jamming in the valve's opening and closing action, thereby characterizing the valve's state. For example, angular displacement is obtained by integrating angular velocity. When there are small deviations and drifts in the angular velocity signal, after integration, the changes form an accumulated error. This error gradually increases over time, eventually leading to circuit saturation and the inability to generate accurate angular displacement. Although measurement deviations can be reduced through temperature compensation, Allan variance method, or even continuous zeroing, the algorithms and circuits become very complex, greatly limiting their industrial applications and failing to completely eliminate deviations. In addition, the ambient temperature in the valve application environment is uncontrollable, and the temperature varies in different application scenarios. In practical applications, the gyroscope calibration process is complex. In particular, during gyroscope installation, additional coordinate system registration and calibration are required, which places high demands on both product dimensions and on-site assembly. Assembly errors and product size errors will reduce data usability during actual data acquisition, ultimately increasing the misjudgment rate of valve state.

[0074] In a preferred embodiment, the acquisition device for obtaining displacement data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism, such as an angle encoder or a grating ruler, acquires pulse signals. Compared to analog signals, such as those from a gyroscope, pulse signals have stronger anti-interference and anti-attenuation capabilities. Furthermore, in valve applications, vibration signals are frequently captured by the acquisition device, such as those caused by pipeline vibration or the pipeline medium, and the valve itself may also vibrate due to jamming. When analog signals are used for signal acquisition, data noise is easily generated, leading to misjudgments of the valve status. The acquisition device can acquire distance or angle values ​​in absolute or incremental form. In a preferred embodiment, the acquisition device is configured to acquire distance or angle values ​​in absolute form. For example, an absolute encoder disk is used, scanning a code pattern on a rotating disk or ruler through a set of optocouplers. Each position has a unique code, and the output code can use natural binary code or Gray code. Compared to incremental encoders, absolute encoders acquire absolute distance and angle values, thereby avoiding cumulative errors, enhancing the acquisition device's anti-interference against vibration, and are unaffected by power outages, requiring no zeroing or reference position.

[0075] Example 1

[0076] like Figure 1 As shown, this application relates to a valve status monitoring communication method, including the following steps:

[0077] S101. Wait for the valve status monitoring device to establish a network connection and communication with external equipment;

[0078] S102. After the network connection communication is established, the valve status monitoring device will upload and send at least the displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism to the external device.

[0079] External devices include, but are not limited to, terminal devices, devices with communication transmission functions (e.g., routers), and servers (including cloud servers).

[0080] In this embodiment, wireless communication is preferred for establishing network connection, and protocols such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPRS can be used. For example, the basic communication frame structure between the valve status monitoring device and the server is shown in the table below. All data is transmitted in hexadecimal format, and the higher the byte address, the further to the left in the table. Transmission follows standard network byte order, i.e., the high byte is sent first, followed by the low byte.

[0081]

[0082] In some embodiments, the displacement data includes the number of angles at sampling points and the angle value of each sampling point, which is packaged and uploaded in n bytes of data. In a preferred embodiment, the valve status monitoring device also uploads and sends jamming information data characterizing the valve status to an external device. The jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve operation process. The jamming information data is packaged and uploaded in n bytes of data. For example, the jamming information data includes the jamming level of the valve operation process, such as severe jamming, heavy jamming, general jamming, mild jamming, and slight jamming. In particular, the jamming information data also includes the jamming level at different stages of the valve operation process. At least two different stages are included. In one embodiment, the process includes an initial stage, an intermediate stage, and an ending stage, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other. The jamming level of the current valve operation process is obtained by using the levels of each stage.

[0083] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, a valve status monitoring communication method includes the following steps:

[0084] S103. Wait for the valve status monitoring device to establish a network connection and communication with external equipment;

[0085] S104. The valve status monitoring device periodically sends heartbeat messages to external devices and receives signals returned by external devices to confirm that the network connection communication is available.

[0086] S105. After the network connection communication is established, the valve status monitoring device will upload and send at least the displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism action and the jamming information data characterizing the valve status to the external device.

[0087] In this embodiment, the communication commands include, but are not limited to, upload commands (0x01, 0x02), heartbeat commands (0xFB), and registration package commands (0xFA). The upload command (0x01) uploads data containing displacement values ​​and jamming level data to characterize the jamming state during the valve's complete operation. The upload command (0x02) uploads data containing displacement values ​​to characterize the upload of displacement value data in a stuck state. The registration package command (0xFA) establishes a network connection and registers the valve status monitoring device on an external device.

[0088] Example 2

[0089] like Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, a valve status monitoring device 200 includes: a memory 201 storing program code; and a transceiver module 202 connected to the memory, which implements a valve status monitoring communication method when the program code is executed by the transceiver module. It should be understood that the valve status monitoring device 200 has a detection device 203 for acquiring displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism; in a preferred embodiment, the transceiver module is configured as any one of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, and a GPRS module.

[0090] In some embodiments, the valve status monitoring device 200 further includes a processing module 204, which is used to convert displacement value data into jamming information data characterizing the valve's operating state. Specifically, during valve operation, several displacement value data are collected to generate a displacement increment. The displacement increment can characterize the rate of change of position characterization values ​​between any different position points, expressed as: displacement increment s = Δ / t; Δ represents the change in the current position, such as the change in position characterization value between the current position and the previous or next position, or the change in position characterization value between the last n position points and the first n position points; t is the sampling interval time; in some embodiments, t is expressed as n 采样点 Specifically, the displacement increment s = Δ / (n 采样点 -1); n 采样点It represents the number of data points collected by the detection device (such as an angle encoder or a grating scale) at the same sampling period. It should be understood that t can also be other fixed values (such as t equals 1) or other values equivalent to its meaning, which all fall within the protection scope of this application; obtain the motion threshold A of the current position, where the motion threshold A represents the displacement increment value of the jam critical state in a stage of the valve action, and it is associated with one or more factors such as the valve body, the valve action stage to which the monitored data belongs, the internal environment of the valve, or the external environment of the valve; compare the current displacement increment s with the motion threshold A. If s < A, the valve opening and closing mechanism is jammed; if s ≥ A, the valve opening and closing mechanism is not jammed, or is called level 0 jamming.

[0091] In some embodiments, the valve jamming levels include severe jamming, relatively severe jamming, general jamming, mild jamming, and minor jamming, corresponding to five intervals with gradually increasing motion thresholds in sequence. In some embodiments, the valve jamming levels include five types of motion threshold intervals, namely: (0, 0.2A), (0.2A, 0.4A), (0.4A, 0.6A), (0.6A, 0.8A), (0.8A, A), corresponding to five motion states of the valve opening and closing mechanism in sequence: severe jamming, relatively severe jamming, general jamming, mild jamming, and minor jamming. In some other embodiments, the valve jamming levels include three types of motion threshold intervals, namely: (0, 0.4A), (0.4A, 0.6A), (0.6A, A), corresponding to three motion states of the valve opening and closing mechanism in sequence: severe jamming, moderate jamming, and mild jamming. According to this valve jamming level, it enables the customer to narrow down the range of fault causes based on different levels of valve jamming and carry out targeted maintenance work on the valve.

[0092] Embodiment 3

[0093] A valve state monitoring communication method, which is executed by configuring a communication device for communication with a valve state monitoring device and a server, as Figure 5 shown, includes the following steps:

[0094] S301. The communication device waits to establish network connection communication with the valve state monitoring device;

[0095] S302. After the network connection communication is established, receive the displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism collected by the valve state monitoring device, and upload and send the received displacement value data to the server. In this embodiment, the valve state monitoring device does not process the collected displacement value data or execute the upload command (0x02) as in Embodiment 1, and the data communication method is the same as in Embodiment 1, which will not be elaborated here.

[0096] As Figure 6As shown, when the valve condition monitoring device has displacement value data processing capabilities, the valve condition monitoring communication method can also be configured as follows:

[0097] S303. The communication device waits to establish a network connection with the valve status monitoring device;

[0098] S304. After the network connection communication is established, the device receives displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism action collected by the valve status monitoring device, as well as jamming information data representing the valve status generated by the valve status monitoring device.

[0099] S305. Establish a network connection with the server and package the card information data and the displacement value data together and upload and send them to the server.

[0100] In this embodiment, the valve status monitoring device processes the collected displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status (as described in Embodiment 2, which generates jamming level), and executes the upload command (0x01) as in Embodiment 1. The data communication method is the same as in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.

[0101] like Figure 7 As shown, when the communication device has displacement data processing capabilities, the valve status monitoring communication method can also be configured as follows:

[0102] S306. The communication device waits to establish a network connection with the valve status monitoring device;

[0103] S307. After the network connection communication is established, the displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism action collected by the valve status monitoring device is received, and the jamming information data characterizing the valve status is generated using the displacement value data.

[0104] S308. Establish a network connection with the server and package the card information data and the displacement value data together and upload and send them to the server.

[0105] In this embodiment, the communication device processes the received displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state (as described in Embodiment 2, generating jamming level), and executes the upload command (0x01) as in Embodiment 1. The data communication method is the same as in Embodiment 1, and will not be repeated here.

[0106] Example 4

[0107] like Figure 8As shown, a communication device 400 includes: a memory 401 storing program code; and a transceiver module 402 connected to the memory 401. When the program code is executed by the transceiver module 402, the method described in Embodiment 3 is implemented. In some preferred embodiments, the transceiver module is configured as any one of a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, and a GPRS module. One transceiver module can be used to achieve communication with the valve status monitoring device and the server at different time periods. For example, one communication device 400 can connect to multiple valve status monitoring devices. After receiving data from multiple valve status monitoring devices, it packages the data into a single data packet for uploading. At this time, the data communication frame is also configured with an information code identifying the ID of the valve status monitoring device. Specifically, one communication device 400 can manage valve status monitoring devices on a pipeline or multiple valve status monitoring devices on multiple pipelines in a certain area to achieve intelligent pipeline management or area management.

[0108] In some embodiments, the communication device 400 may be configured as a router, gateway, or other device.

[0109] In other embodiments, the transceiver module also includes a wired interface, such as RS232, RJ45, RS485, etc., for communicating with several valve status monitoring devices. The transceiver module communicates with the server wirelessly, such as using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPRS protocols. This allows different bus tasks to communicate with the valve status monitoring devices and the server simultaneously, improving system responsiveness.

[0110] Example 5

[0111] A valve status monitoring communication method is provided, which is used to configure a server for communication with the valve status monitoring device and the communication device, such as... Figure 9 As shown, it includes the following steps:

[0112] S501. Establish a network connection and communication with the device that waits for and stores displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0113] S502. After the network connection communication is established, the displacement value data is received and stored.

[0114] In this embodiment, the server acts as a medium for receiving and storing the displacement value data, and parses the displacement value data through other computing devices to obtain jamming information characterizing the valve state (such as generating jamming level as described in Embodiment 2).

[0115] like Figure 10As shown, in some embodiments, when the information uploaded by the device storing displacement data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism includes jamming information characterizing the valve state, the valve state monitoring communication method can also be configured to the following steps:

[0116] S503. Establish a network connection and communication with the device that waits for and stores displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0117] S504. After the network connection communication is established, the device that receives and stores the displacement value data and stores the displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism uploads jamming information data that characterizes the valve status.

[0118] In this embodiment, the server serves as the medium for receiving and storing the displacement value data and jamming information data. The device storing the displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism can be configured as the valve status monitoring device in Embodiment 2 or the communication device in Embodiment 4. Either the valve status monitoring device or the communication device can have the ability to form jamming information data that characterizes the valve operation status from the displacement value data.

[0119] like Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, when the server has the capability to transform displacement value data into jamming information data characterizing the valve's operating state, the valve state monitoring communication method can also be configured to include the following steps:

[0120] S505. Establish a network connection for communication with the device that waits for and stores displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0121] S506. After the network connection communication is established, the displacement value data is received and stored, and the displacement value data is used to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve's operating state.

[0122] In this embodiment, the server acts as a medium for receiving and storing the displacement value data, and parses the displacement value data to obtain jamming information data characterizing the valve's operating state. The specific process has been described in detail in Embodiment 2 and will not be repeated here.

[0123] Specifically, based on the actual application scenario of the valves, such as the number of valves being monitored, the frequency of valve operation, and the valve operating environment, an appropriate server communication method is selected to address the monitoring requirements of different scenarios.

[0124] Example 6

[0125] like Figure 12As shown, a server 600 includes: a memory 601 storing program code; and a transceiver module 602 connected to the memory 601, which, when executed by the transceiver module 602, implements the method in embodiment 5. In some embodiments, the server 600 may be configured as a private domain server, a cloud server, etc.

[0126] In some preferred embodiments, for example, a server 600 can connect to multiple valve status monitoring devices or multiple communication devices. After receiving the data, it stores the data to facilitate subsequent maintenance of the valve status. At this time, the data communication frame is also configured with an information code that identifies the ID of the valve status monitoring device or the ID of the communication device, thereby facilitating the formation of valve status monitoring and management on a pipeline or on multiple pipelines in a certain area, providing effective support for realizing intelligent pipeline maintenance or area maintenance.

[0127] Examples 7-11 describe a valve status monitoring system, which consists of a valve status monitoring device, a communication device, and a server, forming a system for collecting valve status data, generating jamming information data, and monitoring jamming conditions. It should be noted that the generation of jamming information data has been described in detail in Examples 1 and 2, and will not be repeated hereafter; the communication method between the valve status monitoring device, the communication device, and the server has been described in detail in Examples 1, 3, and 5, and will not be repeated hereafter.

[0128] Example 7

[0129] like Figure 13 As shown, a valve condition monitoring system 710 includes:

[0130] A valve status monitoring device is used to collect displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism, and to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status using the displacement value data; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process.

[0131] A server is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices.

[0132] In this embodiment, the valve status monitoring device is equipped with displacement value data parsing capabilities. After processing the displacement value data into jamming information data, it awaits uploading and transmission. Heartbeat information is used to maintain the connection between the valve status monitoring device and the server. For example, heartbeat information is sent to the server every minute. When the server returns a signal of 0x00, it indicates that the connection between the valve status monitoring device and the server remains valid.

[0133] When the valve actuates, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and generates jamming information data, which is then uploaded to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data. In some preferred embodiments, the valve status monitoring device also packages the displacement value data and the jamming information data together and uploads them to the server; the server receives the displacement value data and stores it.

[0134] In this embodiment, the valve status monitoring device preferably uses a mobile communication module (e.g., a 4G or 5G network module) to connect and communicate with the cloud server. When uploading the collected data, the valve status monitoring device processes the data to form a status evaluation of the current valve action, thereby reducing the computing power of the cloud server and improving the system response speed.

[0135] Example 8

[0136] like Figure 14 As shown, a valve condition monitoring system 720 includes:

[0137] A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0138] A server is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices.

[0139] In this embodiment, the server is equipped with displacement value data parsing capabilities, and after receiving the displacement value data, it processes it to form jamming information data. Heartbeat information has been described in Embodiment 7 and will not be repeated here. In this embodiment, the internal structure of the valve status monitoring device is simplified, reducing the implementation difficulty and cost of the valve status monitoring device.

[0140] When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the server. The server receives and stores the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status. The jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve activation process.

[0141] In Examples 9-11, a communication device is used as a bridge for information communication, which avoids a large number of valve status monitoring devices communicating with the server at the same time, thereby improving the system's responsiveness and mobility.

[0142] Example 9

[0143] like Figure 15 As shown, a valve condition monitoring system 810 includes:

[0144] A valve status monitoring device is used to collect displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism, and to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status using the displacement value data; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process.

[0145] A communication device for establishing communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices;

[0146] A server for establishing communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices;

[0147] In this embodiment, the valve status monitoring device is equipped with displacement value data parsing capabilities. After processing the displacement value data into jamming information data, it awaits uploading and transmission to the communication device. Heartbeat information is used to maintain the connection between the valve status monitoring device and the communication device, and between the communication device and the server. In this embodiment, the communication device acts as a bridge for information communication. For example, one communication device can connect to multiple valve status monitoring devices. After receiving data from multiple valve status monitoring devices, it packages the data into a single data packet for uploading. The data communication frame also includes an ID code identifying the valve status monitoring device. Specifically, one communication device can manage valve status monitoring devices on a single pipeline or multiple pipelines in a specific area, achieving intelligent pipeline-specific or area-specific management.

[0148] When the valve actuates, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and generates jamming information data, which is then uploaded and sent to the communication device. The communication device receives the jamming information data and uploads it to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data. It should be understood that the displacement value data can be uploaded to the server along with the jamming information data for storage, facilitating subsequent querying and analysis of the valve status or guidance for maintenance.

[0149] Example 10

[0150] like Figure 16 As shown, a valve condition monitoring system 820 includes:

[0151] A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0152] A communication device is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices, receive and use the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process;

[0153] A server for establishing communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices;

[0154] In this embodiment, the communication device has the ability to process displacement value data to generate jamming information data, thereby simplifying the internal structure of the valve condition monitoring device and reducing the implementation difficulty and cost of the valve condition monitoring device. Specifically, the communication between the valve condition monitoring device and the communication device can be wired or wireless (such as WIFI, Bluetooth); the communication device and the server (cloud server) use a mobile communication module (such as 4G, 5G network module), thereby avoiding the long-term occupation of a single communication module and the resulting communication blockage.

[0155] When the valve actuates, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the communication device. Upon receiving the displacement value data, the communication device generates jamming information data and uploads it to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data. It should be understood that the displacement value data can be uploaded to the server along with the jamming information data for storage, facilitating subsequent querying and analysis of the valve status or guidance for maintenance.

[0156] Example 11

[0157] like Figure 17 As shown, a valve condition monitoring system 830 includes:

[0158] A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism.

[0159] A communication device for establishing communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices;

[0160] The server is used to establish communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices, receive and use the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process;

[0161] In this embodiment, the server is equipped with the ability to parse displacement value data. After receiving the displacement value data, it processes it to form jamming information data. The communication device acts as a bridge for information communication and summarizes the displacement value data of valve actions in pipelines or areas. The internal structure of the valve status monitoring device and the communication device is simplified, the hardware manufacturing cost is reduced, and the data processing process is configured in the cloud server to realize real-time monitoring of valve status.

[0162] When the valve actuates, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the communication device; the communication device receives the displacement value data and then uploads it to the server; the server receives the displacement value data, generates jamming information data, and stores the jamming information data. It should be understood that the displacement value data can be uploaded to the server along with the jamming information data for storage via the communication device, facilitating subsequent querying and analysis of the valve status or guidance for maintenance.

[0163] Although embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and embodiments. They can be applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other modifications can be easily made. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and their equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and illustrations shown and described herein.

[0164] The systems, devices, modules, or units described in the above embodiments can be implemented by computer chips or entities, or by products with certain functions. A typical implementation device is a computer. Specifically, a computer can be, for example, a personal computer, laptop computer, cellular phone, camera phone, smartphone, personal digital assistant, media player, navigation device, email device, game console, tablet computer, wearable device, or any combination of these devices.

[0165] For ease of description, the above apparatus is described by dividing it into various functional units. Of course, when implementing one or more embodiments of this specification, the functions of each unit can be implemented in one or more software and / or hardware.

[0166] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0167] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0168] The above description is merely an embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit the scope of one or more embodiments of this specification. Various modifications and variations can be made to one or more embodiments of this specification by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of one or more embodiments of this specification should be included within the scope of the claims of one or more embodiments of this specification.

Claims

1. A valve status monitoring communication method, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Waiting for the valve status monitoring device to establish a network connection and communication with external equipment; Once the network connection is established, the valve status monitoring device will upload and send at least the displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism action and the jamming information data characterizing the valve status to the external device; wherein, the displacement value data is acquired by a data acquisition device that collects pulse signals and is configured to collect absolute values; the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; Before uploading and sending to an external device, the method further includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

2. A valve condition monitoring device, characterized in that, include: A memory that stores program code; A transceiver module, which is connected to the memory, and which, when the program code is executed by the transceiver module, implements the method of claim 1.

3. A valve status monitoring communication method, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Waiting to establish a network connection and communication with the valve status monitoring device; Once the network connection is established, the device receives displacement data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism's actions, collected by the valve status monitoring device. The valve status monitoring device generates jamming information data characterizing the valve status, or the displacement value data is used to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status, and the jamming information data and the displacement value data are packaged together and uploaded to the server; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; The steps for obtaining the jamming level during the valve operation process include the following: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

4. A communication device, characterized in that, include: A memory that stores program code; A transceiver module, which is connected to the memory, and which, when the program code is executed by the transceiver module, implements the method of claim 3.

5. A valve status monitoring communication method, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Waiting to establish a network connection and communication with the device that stores displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism; Once the network connection communication is established, the displacement value data is received and stored; and the device that generates jamming information data characterizing the valve state by storing displacement value data caused by the valve opening and closing mechanism action is received or the displacement value data is used to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process. Obtaining the jamming level during the valve operation process includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

6. A server, characterized in that, include: A memory that stores program code; A transceiver module, which is connected to the memory, and which, when the program code is executed by the transceiver module, implements the method of claim 5.

7. A valve condition monitoring system, characterized in that, include: A valve status monitoring device is used to collect displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism, and to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status using the displacement value data; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process. A server is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices. When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and generates jamming information data, and uploads and sends the jamming information data to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data. Among them, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; The generation of the jamming level during the valve operation process includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

8. The valve condition monitoring system as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The valve status monitoring device also packages the displacement value data and jamming information data together and uploads them to the server; the server receives the displacement value data and stores it.

9. A valve condition monitoring system, characterized in that, include: A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism. A server is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices. When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the server. The server receives and stores the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status. The jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve activation process. The generation of the jamming level during the valve operation process includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

10. A valve condition monitoring system, characterized in that, include: A valve status monitoring device is used to collect displacement value data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism, and to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status using the displacement value data; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process. A communication device for establishing communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices; A server for establishing communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices; When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and generates jamming information data, and uploads and sends the jamming information data to the communication device. The communication device receives the jamming information data and uploads and sends it to the server. The server receives and stores the jamming information data. Among them, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; The generation of the jamming level during the valve operation process includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

11. A valve condition monitoring system, characterized in that, include: A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism. A communication device is used to establish communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices, receive and use the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve status; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; A server for establishing communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices; When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the communication device; after receiving the displacement value data, the communication device generates jamming information data and uploads the jamming information data to the server; the server receives and stores the jamming information data. Among them, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; The generation of the jamming level during the valve operation process includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

12. The valve condition monitoring system as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The communication device also packages the displacement value data together with the jamming information data and uploads and sends it to the server; the server receives the displacement value data and stores it.

13. A valve condition monitoring system, characterized in that, include: A valve condition monitoring device is used to collect displacement data caused by the action of the valve opening and closing mechanism. A communication device for establishing communication with several of the valve status monitoring devices; The server is used to establish communication with several of the aforementioned communication devices, receive and use the displacement value data to generate jamming information data characterizing the valve state; wherein, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; When the valve is activated, the corresponding valve status monitoring device collects the displacement value data and uploads it to the communication device; after receiving the displacement value data, the communication device uploads it to the server; after receiving the displacement value data, the server generates jamming information data and stores the jamming information data. Among them, the jamming information data includes at least the jamming level of the valve action process; The generation of the jamming level during the valve operation process includes the following steps: The displacement value data is used to generate a displacement increment s = Δ / t, where Δ is the change in the position of the sampling point and t is the sampling interval time; Obtain the motion threshold A at the current position, wherein the valve action process corresponding to the valve includes at least two different stages, and the jamming level of each stage is independent of each other; the motion threshold A characterizes the displacement increment value of the valve action in the current stage when the jamming critical state is reached. The current displacement increment s is compared with the motion threshold A to evaluate the independent sticking level of each stage. The level of jamming during this valve operation is determined by the level of jamming at each stage.

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