Sensor assembly for use with insulation jackets

Abstract

A sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket includes a resilient mounting bracket, a sensor, and a set of sensor wires. The resilient mounting bracket has an upper leg, a lower leg, and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, and a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket. The sensor is mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg, and the sensor wires are coupled to the sensor. In routing, the sensor wires extend along the upper leg, along the sidewall, and along the lower leg.

Description

SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH INSULATION JACKETSCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Patent Application No. 63 / 678,113, filed on August 1 , 2024. The disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD

[0002] The present disclosure relates to temperature sensing, and more particularly to sensing the temperature of an object that is encapsulated within a thermal insulation jacket.BACKGROUND

[0003] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0004] As shown in FIG. 1 , insulation systems for heated industrial applications often include the use of an insulation jacket 10. In this example, the insulation jacket 10 is wrapped around an exterior of a conduit 12 to thermally insulate the conduit 12 in order to reduce heat loss during operation. A heater 14 is generally disposed around the conduit 12 to provide heat to the conduit 12 and fluid flowing therein, and the insulation jacket 10 is thus wrapped around the heater 14 as well. In various forms, the insulation jacket 10 may include straps 17 or snaps 18 as shown to hold the insulation jacket 10 in place. The conduit 12 may also be connected to a variety of fittings and connectors as shown as a function of the specific application.

[0005] During operation of the heater 14, sensors are often needed to retrieve or monitor operating parameters associated with the heated industrial application, for example, fluid temperature and / or pressure flowing through the conduit 12. These operating parameters may include, by way of example, temperature, mass flow rate, and pressure, among others. However, with the use of an insulation jacket 10 and its related hardware, it is often difficult to position sensors in the desired locations due to limited access.

[0006] The present disclosure addresses these challenges related to the mounting and use of sensors with insulation jackets in industrial applications.SUMMARY

[0007] This section provides a general summary of the disclosure and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

[0008] In one form of the present disclosure, a sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket includes a resilient mounting bracket, the resilient mounting bracket including: an upper leg; a lower leg; and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket; a sensor mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg; and a set of sensor wires coupled to the sensor, the set of sensor wires extending along the upper leg, along the sidewall, and along the lower leg.

[0009] In variations of this sensor assembly, which may be implemented individually or in combination: the sidewall defines an opening extending through a thickness of the sidewall, and the set of sensor wires extend along an exterior surface of the upper leg, along an exterior surface of the sidewall, through the opening in the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg; the lower leg includes a recess in the interior surface and the sensor is mounted within the recess; the set of sensor wires extend along an interior surface of the upper leg, along an interior surface of the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower le; the lower leg includes a resilient tab, wherein the sensor is mounted to the resilient tab; the lower leg includes a recess in the interior surface, the recess extending across the resilient tab, and the sensor is mounted within the recess; the sensor is welded to the resilient tab; further includes a strap having a first end; a second end; and a loop extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are secured to an exterior surface of the upper leg, and the set of sensor wires extend along the exterior surface of the upper leg and through the loop; the upper leg and the lower leg each define a free end, and a distance between the free ends of the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a length of the sidewall; a distance between the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a thickness of the insulation jacket; further includes a connector operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the set of sensor wires; the upper leg defines an arcuate shape; the lower leg defines an arcuate shape; further includes an opposed upper leg and an opposed sidewall; the lower leg extending circumferentially between the sidewall and the opposed sidewall, and the opposed sidewall joins the opposed upper leg to the lower leg; the lower leg includes a plurality of cutouts along a length of the lower leg; the lower leg is longer than the upper leg;the resilient mounting bracket includes a material selected from the group consisting of a metal and an elastomer; the sensor is a thermocouple, and a junction of the thermocouple is mounted to the interior surface of the lower leg; the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressure transducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector sensor.

[0010] In another form of the present disclosure a sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket includes a resilient mounting bracket, the resilient mounting bracket including: an upper leg defining an arcuate shape; a lower leg defining an arcuate shape; and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket; a sensor mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg; and a set of sensor wires coupled to the sensor, the set of sensor wires extending along the upper leg, along the sidewall, and along the lower leg.

[0011] In variations of this sensor assembly, which can be implemented individually or in combination: the sidewall defines an opening extending through a thickness of the sidewall, and the set of sensor wires extend along an exterior surface of the upper leg, along the exterior surface of the sidewall, through the opening in the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg; the lower leg includes a recess in the interior surface and the sensor is mounted within the recess; the set of sensor wires extend along an interior surface of the upper leg, along an interior surface of the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg; the lower leg includes a resilient tab, and the sensor is mounted to the resilient tab; the sensor is welded to the resilient tab; further include a strap having a first end; a second end; and a loop extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are secured to an exterior surface of the upper leg, and the set of sensor wires extend along an exterior surface of the upper leg and through the loop; the upper leg and the lower leg each define a free end, and a distance between the free ends of the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a length of the sidewall; a distance between the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a thickness of the insulation jacket; further include a connector operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the set of sensor wires; further include an opposed upper leg; and an opposed sidewall, wherein the lower leg extending circumferentially between the sidewall and the opposed sidewall, and the opposed sidewall joins the opposed upper leg to the lower leg; the lower leg includes a plurality of cutouts along a length of the lower leg; the lower leg islonger than the upper leg; the resilient mounting bracket includes a material a selected from the group consisting of a metal and an elastomer; the sensor is a thermocouple, and a junction of the thermocouple is mounted to the interior surface of the lower leg; and the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressure transducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector sensor.

[0012] In another variation of the present disclosure, a sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket includes a resilient mounting bracket, the resilient mounting bracket including: an upper leg defining an arcuate shape; a lower leg defining an arcuate shape, the lower leg includes a recess in an interior surface of the lower leg and a resilient tab; and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, the sidewall defining an opening extending through a thickness of the sidewall, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket; a sensor mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg; and a set of sensor wires coupled to the sensor, the set of sensor wires extending along an exterior surface of the upper leg, along an exterior surface of the sidewall, and along the interior surface of the lower leg.

[0013] In variations of this sensor assembly, which can be implemented individually or in combination: the sensor is mounted to the resilient tab; the recess extends across the resilient tab, and the sensor is mounted within the recess; the sensor is welded to the resilient tab; further includes a strap having a first end; a second end; and a loop extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are secured to the exterior surface of the upper leg, and the set of sensor wires extend along the exterior surface of the upper leg and through the loop; the upper leg and the lower leg each define a free end, and a distance between the free ends of the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a length of the sidewall; a distance between the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a thickness of the insulation jacket; further includes a connector operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the set of sensor wires; further includes an opposed upper leg; and an opposed sidewall, wherein the lower leg extending circumferentially between the sidewall and the opposed sidewall, and the opposed sidewall joins the opposed upper leg to the lower leg; the lower leg includes a plurality of cutouts along a length of the lower leg; the lower leg is longer than the upper leg; the sensor is a thermocouple, and a junction of the thermocouple is mounted to the interior surface of the lower leg; and the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressuretransducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector sensor.

[0014] Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the description provided herein. It should be understood that the description and specific examples are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.DRAWINGS

[0015] In order that the disclosure may be well understood, there will now be described various forms thereof, given by way of example, reference being made to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an insulation jacket wrapped around a conduit, in addition to insulation jackets for joints / fittings of the conduit, according to the prior art;

[0017] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a sensor assembly mounted onto an insulation jacket, wherein the jacket is in an open position, according to the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0018] FIG. 2B is a perspective view of the sensor assembly mounted onto the insulation jacket of FIG. 2A, wherein the jacket is in a closed position, according to the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 2C is a cross-sectional view along line A-A of FIG. 2A of the sensor assembly mounted onto the insulation jacket, according to the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 2D is a detailed view of a selected detail B of FIG. 2C of the sensor assembly mounted onto the insulation jacket, according to the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one form of a sensor assembly constructed according to the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another form of a sensor assembly, according to the teachings of the present disclosure;

[0023] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of yet another sensor assembly, according to the teachings of the present disclosure; and

[0024] FIG. 6 is a front view of a resilient mounting bracket of the sensor assembly of FIG. 5, according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0025] The drawings described herein are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. It should be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 2A-2D and 3, a sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket 10 is illustrated and generally indicated by reference numeral 20. As shown, the sensor assembly 20 is mounted to the insulation jacket 10 along a seam 11 and is relatively flush along the seam 11 and the interior and exterior surfaces 13 / 15 of the insulation jacket 10. Accordingly, the sensor assembly 20 is a relatively low- profile assembly and is easy to mount, as described in greater detail below.

[0028] The sensor assembly 20 generally includes a resilient mounting bracket 22, a sensor 24 mounted to the resilient mounting bracket 22, and a set of sensor wires 26 coupled to the sensor 24. As further shown, the sensor assembly 20 in one form also includes a connector 28, which is operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the sensor wires 26.

[0029] The resilient mounting bracket 22 defines an upper leg 30, a lower leg 32, and a sidewall 34 joining the upper leg 30 to the lower leg 32. A receiving space 36 is defined between the upper leg 30 and the lower leg 32 to receive the insulation jacket 10. As used herein, the term "resilient" should be construed to mean that the upper leg 30 and / or the lower leg 32 can placed under a load, such as by way of example the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 being displaced away from each other. When the load is removed, the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 return to their original shape / position. In other words, the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 are elastically deformable and behave in a spring-like manner (i.e., elastic objects that store potential energy). This elastic behavior is described in greater detail below relative to mounting of the sensor assembly 20 onto an insulation jacket 10. In one form, the resilient mounting bracket 22 is made of a material from at least one of a metal or elastomer.

[0030] As further shown, the lower leg 32 includes an interior surface 40 that is configured to engage an interior surface 13 of the insulation jacket 10. The lower leg 32 also includes an exterior surface 42 opposite the interior surface 40, whichgenerally follows the contour of an exterior surface 41 of the conduit 12. In this form, the lower leg 32 defines an arcuate shape, which is adapted to conform to a shape or contour of the insulation jacket 10 and the conduit 12. While this form of the lower leg 32 defines an arcuate shape, it should be understood that the lower leg 32 may define other geometrical shapes while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the lower leg 32 may define a substantially straight shape (not shown).

[0031] The lower leg 32 also includes an optional resilient tab 44. The resilient tab 44 in this form is a strip of resilient material (e.g., metal) secured to the lower leg 32, for example by welding. The resilient tab 44 is positioned within a cutout 43 of the lower leg 32, which allows the resilient tab 44 to deflect during installation and removal. In another form, the resilient tab 44 may be formed by only the cutout 43 in the lower leg 32 such that the resilient tab 44 is an integral feature of the resilient mounting bracket 22. As shown, the sensor 24 is mounted to the resilient tab 44, for example, by welding or adhesive bonding, among other means. When placed under a load, for example during installation and / or removal, the resilient tab 44 and the sensor 24 may be displaced away from the interior surface 40 of the lower leg 32. When the load is removed, the resilient tab 44 returns to its original shape and position. Similar to the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 described above, the resilient tab 44 is elastically deformable and behaves in a spring-like manner that is separate and independent from the lower leg 32.

[0032] The lower leg 32 also includes an optional recess 46 in the interior surface 40 of the lower leg 32. The recess 46 defines a space within the lower leg 32 that is away from, or recessed from, the interior surface 40 of the lower leg 32. In this form, the recess 46 extends across the resilient tab 44 and to the edges 48 of the lower leg 32 as shown. However, the recess 46 may be positioned only within the resilient tab 44 while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure (as best shown in FIG. 4). The sensor 24 is mounted to and seated within the recess 46 to isolate and protect the sensor 24 from engagement with the insulation jacket 10. Thus, with the resilient tab 44 and the recess 46, the sensor 24 is movable and positioned to inhibit any damage during installation and removal.

[0033] Similar to the lower leg 32, the upper leg 30 also includes an interior surface 50 that is configured to engage an exterior surface 15 of the insulation jacket 10. The upper leg 30 also includes an exterior surface 52 opposite the interior surface 50, and the upper leg 30 generally follows the contour of the insulation jacket10. In this form, the upper leg 30 defines an arcuate shape similar to the lower leg 32. It should be understood that the upper leg 30 may define other geometrical shapes while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the upper leg 30 may define a substantially straight shape (not shown).

[0034] As best shown in FIG. 3, the upper leg 30 also includes an optional strap 54. The strap 54, in this variation, includes a first end 56, a second end 58 and a loop 60 extending between the first end 56 and the second end 58. The first end 56 and the second end 58 are secured to the exterior surface 52 of the upper leg 30, for example by welding or adhesive, or other attachment means. As further shown, the loop 60 is centrally positioned between the first end 56 and the second end 58, although the loop 60 could be in any location while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. It should be understood that the strap 54 may be positioned at any location on the upper leg 30 while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. In one form, the strap 54 is made of a substantially rigid material, for example metal or plastic. The strap 54 is configured to provide a guide and a routing path for the sensor wires 26 along the exterior surface 52 of the upper leg 30. As such, the sensor wires 26 are located and generally held in place along the resilient mounting bracket 22 as shown, thereby inhibiting damage during installation and removal. This configuration allows the sensor wires 26 to extend along the exterior surface 52 of the upper leg 30 and through the loop 60 and to the lower leg 32 for further routing, as described in greater detail below.

[0035] In this form of the resilient mounting bracket 22, the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 extend generally perpendicular from the sidewall 34 and parallel to one another. Further, each of the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 define free ends 74 / 76, respectively. In one form, a distance D (FIG. 2D) between the free ends 74 / 76 of the upper and lower legs 30 / 32 is smaller than a length L of the sidewall 34. In this configuration, the distance D between the free ends 74 / 76 of the upper and the lower legs 30 / 32 is also smaller than a thickness T of the insulation jacket 10. As a result of these distances, the resilient mounting bracket 22 is adapted to provide a compression fit with the insulation jacket 10 such that the insulation jacket 10 firmly secured between the upper and lower legs 30 / 32.

[0036] Referring specifically to FIGS. 2D and 3, the sidewall 34 includes an interior surface 70 and an exterior surface 72 opposite the interior surface 70, which are disposed adjacent to, and in one form engage, a set of edge faces 16 of theinsulation jacket 10. The sidewall 34 as shown also defines a substantially straight shape, which is adapted to allow the insulation jacket 10 to rest flush against the sidewall 34. While this form of the sidewall 34 defines a substantially straight shape, it should be understood that the sidewall 34 may define other geometrical shapes, such as by way of example curved, while still remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. As further shown, the sidewall 34 extends from and joins the upper leg 30 to the lower leg 32.

[0037] As further shown, the sidewall 34 defines an optional opening 71 extending through a thickness of the sidewall 34. The opening 71 is configured to provide a routing path for the sensor wires 26 from the exterior surface 72 to the interior surface 70 of the sidewall 34. In this form, the sensor wires 26 extend along the exterior surface 52 of the upper leg 30, along an exterior surface 72 of the sidewall 34, through the opening 71 in the sidewall 34, and along the interior surface 40 of the lower leg 32. While this form of the opening 71 defines a circular shape, it should be understood that the opening 71 may define other geometrical shapes, such as square, while still remaining within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0038] Now referring specifically to FIG. 3, the sensor 24 may include any electronic medium or device that retrieves or monitors one or more operating parameters associated with a heated industrial application. In this form, the sensor 24 may include, for example, a temperature sensor (e.g., a thermocouple), such as a thermocouple junction 25 as shown. Other examples (not shown) of the sensor 24 may include, by way of example, a pressure transducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector (RTD) sensor, among others. The sensor 24 is also securely mounted (e.g., welded, adhesively bonded, and / or fastened) within the recess 46 of the resilient tab 44. In other forms without the resilient tab 44 and / or the recess 46, the sensor 24 may be similarly welded, adhesively bonded, and / or otherwise fastened directly to the interior surface 40 of the lower leg 32 at any location. In operation, the sensor wires 26 transmit the measured operational parameters from the sensor 24 to the connector 28. The connector 28 provides an electrical termination for the sensor wires 26 to a set of pins 31 / 33. The pins 31 / 33 are configured to connect to a controller (not shown) that determines the operational parameter (e.g., temperature) and controls the industrial heating process accordingly. Alternately, the pins 31 / 33 are configured to connect to a device that computes the operational parameter (e.g., temperature) and displays that information to a user.

[0039] Referring now to FIG. 4, another variation of a sensor assembly according to the present disclosure is illustrated and generally indicated by reference numeral 120. In this form, the sensor assembly 120 similarly includes a resilient mounting bracket 122, a sensor 124, a set of wires 126, and a connector 128. The sensor assembly 120 is substantially similar to the sensor assembly 20 as discussed above, and thus the description of similar features are not repeated for purposes of clarity. In this variation, the resilient mounting bracket 122 includes an upper leg 130, a lower leg 132, and a sidewall 134 joining the upper leg 130 to the lower leg 132. However, in this form, the lower leg 132 is longer than the upper leg 130 and extends further circumferentially around a periphery of the conduit 12 as shown. This form allows the sensor 124 to be positioned at a different location around the periphery of the conduit 12 as a function of application requirements. Accordingly, the lower leg 132 can be any length so as to position the sensor 124 at any circumferential location around the conduit 12 while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0040] In yet another variation, FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate another form of a sensor assembly according to the present disclosure, which is generally indicated by reference numeral 220. In this variation, the sensor assembly 220 includes a resilient mounting bracket 222, a sensor 224, a set of wires 226, and a connector 228. Like the sensor assembly 120, the sensor assembly 220 is also substantially similar to the sensor assembly 20 as discussed above, and thus the description of similar features are not repeated for purposes of clarity. However, the resilient mounting bracket 222 includes the upper leg 230, the sidewall 234, an opposed upper leg 280, an opposed sidewall 282, and a lower leg 232 extending circumferentially between the sidewall 234 and the opposed sidewall 282. The opposed sidewall 282 also joins the opposed upper leg 280 to the lower leg 232. In this form, the resilient mounting bracket 222 is flexible and can accommodate a variety of sizes of conduits 12 by displacing the upper leg 230 and the opposed upper leg 280 away from each other as shown by the broken lines in FIG. 6.

[0041] In this form, the upper leg 230 includes an interior surface 252 and an exterior surface 254 that is opposite the interior surface 252. The sensor wires 226 may be secured to resilient mounting bracket 222 to provide a routing path via welding, adhesive bonding, or among other means. Alternately, the insulation jacket 10 (not shown) may hold the sensor wires 226 in place. In this form, the sensor wires 226 extend along the interior surface 252 of the upper leg 230, along an interior surface270 of the sidewall 234, and along an interior surface 240 of the lower leg 232 as shown.

[0042] In one form, the lower leg 232 optionally includes a plurality of cutouts 284 along a length of the lower leg 232 (FIG.5). The cutouts 284 are configured to reduce the thermal mass of the lower leg 232 and thus provide a more accurate reading of the one or more operational parameters by the sensor 224. As further shown, the lower leg 232 also defines a plurality of crossbars 286 disposed between the cutouts 284. The crossbars 286 generally provide a mounting location for the sensor 224 (FIG. 6), which can be mounted on any crossbar 286. Therefore, the sensor 224 can be located at a number of circumferential positions around the lower leg 232.

[0043] The present disclosure includes sensor assemblies that allow for a quick and easy installation of a sensor to measure and / or monitor one of more operating parameters of a conduit without a complex, complicated and timeconsuming and expensive removal of an insulation jacket. Advantageously, as set forth herein, the sensor assembly includes a resilient mounting bracket, a set of sensor wires, and a sensor that are constructed as a low-profile assembly and securely mounted within the seam of the insulation jacket while protecting the sensor from damage during installation, operation and / or removal.

[0044] Unless otherwise expressly indicated herein, all numerical values indicating mechanical / thermal properties, compositional percentages, dimensions and / or tolerances, or other characteristics are to be understood as modified by the word “about” or "approximately" in describing the scope of the present disclosure. This modification is desired for various reasons including industrial practice, material, manufacturing, and assembly tolerances, and testing capability.

[0045] As used herein, the phrase at least one of A, B, and C should be construed to mean a logical (A OR B OR C), using a non-exclusive logical OR, and should not be construed to mean “at least one of A, at least one of B, and at least one of C.”

[0046] The description of the disclosure is merely exemplary in nature and, thus, variations that do not depart from the substance of the disclosure are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:1 . A sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket, the sensor assembly comprising: a resilient mounting bracket, the resilient mounting bracket comprising: an upper leg; a lower leg; and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket; a sensor mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg; and a set of sensor wires coupled to the sensor, the set of sensor wires extending along the upper leg, along the sidewall, and along the lower leg.

2. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein: the sidewall defines an opening extending through a thickness of the sidewall, and the set of sensor wires extend along an exterior surface of the upper leg, along an exterior surface of the sidewall, through the opening in the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg.

3. The sensor assembly of Claim 2, wherein the lower leg includes a recess in the interior surface and the sensor is mounted within the recess.

4. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the set of sensor wires extend along an interior surface of the upper leg, along an interior surface of the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg.

5. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the lower leg comprises a resilient tab, wherein the sensor is mounted to the resilient tab.

6. The sensor assembly of Claim 5, wherein the lower leg includes a recess in the interior surface, the recess extending across the resilient tab, and the sensor ismounted within the recess.

7. The sensor assembly of Claim 5, wherein the sensor is welded to the resilient tab.

8. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , further comprising a strap having a first end; a second end; and a loop extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are secured to an exterior surface of the upper leg, and the set of sensor wires extend along the exterior surface of the upper leg and through the loop.

9. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the upper leg and the lower leg each define a free end, and a distance between the free ends of the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a length of the sidewall.

10. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein a distance between the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a thickness of the insulation jacket.

11. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , further comprising a connector operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the set of sensor wires.

12. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the upper leg defines an arcuate shape.

13. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the lower leg defines an arcuate shape.

14. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , further comprising: an opposed upper leg; and an opposed sidewall, wherein the lower leg extending circumferentially between the sidewall and the opposed sidewall, and the opposed sidewall joins the opposed upper leg to the lower leg.

15. The sensor assembly of Claim 14, wherein the lower leg comprises aplurality of cutouts along a length of the lower leg.

16. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the lower leg is longer than the upper leg.

17. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the resilient mounting bracket comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a metal and an elastomer.

18. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a thermocouple, and a junction of the thermocouple is mounted to the interior surface of the lower leg.

19. The sensor assembly of Claim 1 , wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressure transducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector sensor.

20. A sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket, the sensor assembly comprising: a resilient mounting bracket, the resilient mounting bracket comprising: an upper leg defining an arcuate shape; a lower leg defining an arcuate shape; and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket; a sensor mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg; and a set of sensor wires coupled to the sensor, the set of sensor wires extending along the upper leg, along the sidewall, and along the lower leg.21 . The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein: the sidewall defines an opening extending through a thickness of the sidewall, and the set of sensor wires extend along an exterior surface of the upper leg, along the exterior surface of the sidewall, through the opening in the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg.

22. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the lower leg includes a recess in the interior surface and the sensor is mounted within the recess.

23. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the set of sensor wires extend along an interior surface of the upper leg, along an interior surface of the sidewall, and along an interior surface of the lower leg.

24. The sensor assembly of Claim 23, wherein the lower leg comprises a resilient tab, and the sensor is mounted to the resilient tab.

25. The sensor assembly of Claim 24, wherein the sensor is welded to the resilient tab.

26. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, further comprising a strap having a first end; a second end; and a loop extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are secured to an exterior surface of the upper leg, and the set of sensor wires extend along an exterior surface of the upper leg and through the loop.

27. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the upper leg and the lower leg each define a free end, and a distance between the free ends of the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a length of the sidewall.

28. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein a distance between the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a thickness of the insulation jacket.

29. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, further comprising a connector operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the set of sensor wires.

30. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, further comprising: an opposed upper leg; and an opposed sidewall, wherein the lower leg extending circumferentially between the sidewall and the opposed sidewall, and the opposed sidewall joins the opposed upper leg to the lower leg.31 . The sensor assembly of Claim 30, wherein the lower leg comprises a plurality of cutouts along a length of the lower leg.

32. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the lower leg is longer than the upper leg.

33. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the resilient mounting bracket comprises a material a selected from the group consisting of a metal and an elastomer.

34. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the sensor is a thermocouple, and a junction of the thermocouple is mounted to the interior surface of the lower leg.

35. The sensor assembly of Claim 20, wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressure transducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector sensor.

36. A sensor assembly for use with an insulation jacket, the sensor assembly comprising: a resilient mounting bracket, the resilient mounting bracket comprising: an upper leg defining an arcuate shape; a lower leg defining an arcuate shape, the lower leg includes a recess in an interior surface of the lower leg and a resilient tab; and a sidewall joining the upper leg to the lower leg, the sidewall defining an opening extending through a thickness of the sidewall, wherein a receiving space is defined between the upper leg and the lower leg to receive the insulation jacket; a sensor mounted to an interior surface of the lower leg; and a set of sensor wires coupled to the sensor, the set of sensor wires extending along an exterior surface of the upper leg, along an exterior surface of the sidewall, and along the interior surface of the lower leg.

37. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the sensor is mounted to the resilient tab.

38. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the recess extends across the resilient tab, and the sensor is mounted within the recess.

39. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the sensor is welded to the resilient tab.

40. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, further comprising a strap having a first end; a second end; and a loop extending between the first end and the second end, wherein the first end and the second end are secured to the exterior surface of the upper leg, and the set of sensor wires extend along the exterior surface of the upper leg and through the loop.41 . The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the upper leg and the lower leg each define a free end, and a distance between the free ends of the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a length of the sidewall.

42. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein a distance between the upper leg and the lower leg is smaller than a thickness of the insulation jacket.

43. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, further comprising a connector operatively connected to a proximal end portion of the set of sensor wires.

44. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, further comprising: an opposed upper leg; and an opposed sidewall, wherein the lower leg extending circumferentially between the sidewall and the opposed sidewall, and the opposed sidewall joins the opposed upper leg to the lower leg.

45. The sensor assembly of Claim 44, wherein the lower leg comprises a plurality of cutouts along a length of the lower leg.

46. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the lower leg is longer than the upper leg.

47. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the sensor is a thermocouple, and a junction of the thermocouple is mounted to the interior surface of the lower leg.

48. The sensor assembly of Claim 36, wherein the sensor is selected from the group consisting of a pressure transducer, an optical sensor, and a resistance temperature detector sensor.

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