METHOD FOR MONITORING THE BOTTOM OF A HEAT EXCHANGER
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ARKEMA INC
- Filing Date
- 2022-05-09
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-17
AI Technical Summary
Shell-and-tube heat exchangers require significant manpower and downtime for maintenance due to the large number of tubes, leading to potential omission and performance errors, which can cause costly process downtime and equipment damage.
An automated method using a pair of imaging devices positioned to view the tube sheet from different angles, employing array mathematics to track projecting objects and determine the specific tube, with optional real-time data reporting and enhanced digital image processing for blurred or distorted images.
Minimizes omission and performance errors by providing continuous monitoring, reducing maintenance time and resources, and ensuring thorough completion of maintenance tasks in shell-and-tube devices.