Integrated Pressure Probe for Static and Pulsation Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing industrial systems rarely measure pressure pulsation and static pressure simultaneously due to the practical challenges of using separate sensors, leading to inadequate detection of adverse operating conditions and increased maintenance costs.
Innovation Solution
A pressure measurement device that uses a proximity probe to measure both static and dynamic pressure pulsations with a single installation, integrating direct and alternating current measurements to provide comprehensive pressure data, which can be analyzed by a machine learning model for equipment monitoring and troubleshooting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If two separate sensors are used to measure pressure pulsation and static pressure, then measurement completeness is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines pressure pulsation measurement and static pressure measurement into a single sensor assembly. The proximity probe measures pressure pulsations while the same housing and enclosure structure simultaneously provide static pressure measurement, eliminating the need for separate sensors and reducing installation complexity while maintaining measurement completeness
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor housing and enclosure structure serve multiple functions: it contains the proximity probe for pulsation measurement, provides a sealed enclosure for static pressure measurement, and acts as the mounting structure for both measurement functions. This multi-functional design reduces the overall system complexity while providing complete pressure information
2Productivity
If separate sensors are installed in the same location, then simultaneous measurement capability is improved, but ease of operation and installation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the pressure pulsation sensor and static pressure sensor into a single integrated unit with a unified housing and enclosure, the installation process is simplified. Technicians install one device rather than coordinating multiple sensors, maintaining simultaneous measurement capability while significantly improving installation ease
3Reliability
If comprehensive pressure monitoring is implemented, then equipment reliability and safety are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates both pressure pulsation and static pressure measurement capabilities into a single monitoring device. This provides comprehensive pressure monitoring for improved equipment reliability and safety while avoiding the complexity of coordinating multiple separate monitoring systems
Solution Approach 2:
The single sensor assembly performs multiple measurement functions simultaneously, providing comprehensive pressure data needed for reliability monitoring without requiring multiple specialized devices. The unified design reduces system complexity while maintaining thorough monitoring capability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables simultaneous measurement of static and dynamic pressure, facilitating early detection of malfunctions, reducing maintenance costs, and enhancing operational safety and efficiency by providing complete pressure information for industrial equipment.
Implementation Method 1
a pressure valve configured to pressurize an enclosure within the housing when attached to the external equipment
Implementation Method 2
a proximity probe disposed within the housing such that at least a tip of the proximity probe is within the enclosure
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure describes an apparatus that includes a housing configured to be attached to an external equipment; a pressure valve configured to pressurize an enclosure within the housing when attached to the external equipment; a proximity probe disposed within the housing such that at least a tip of the proximity probe is within the enclosure; a moveable component disposed within the enclosure opposite to the tip of the proximity probe; and a target placed on the moveable component opposite to the tip of the proximity probe.