Dual-Position Valve Pressure Sensing for Leak Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid line systems require multiple pressure sensors for leak detection and pressure monitoring, leading to high installation effort and costs.
Innovation Solution
A valve design that incorporates a single pressure sensor capable of measuring fluid pressure in both the inlet and outlet positions, allowing for versatile application across various fluid line systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple pressure sensors are disposed in the fluid lines for leak detection and pressure monitoring, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity and installation effort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure sensor is designed to perform multiple functions: it can measure pressure at the inlet when the valve is in the first closed position, measure pressure at the outlet when the valve is in the second closed position, and detect leaks in different sections of the fluid line. This multi-functionality allows a single sensor to replace what would traditionally require multiple sensors, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining measurement precision
2Measurement precision
If multiple pressure sensors are installed to cover various applications, then measurement precision is improved, but installation effort and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The valve system with a single pressure sensor provides universal monitoring capability for both inlet and outlet pressure measurements. By utilizing the valve's two closed positions to redirect fluid flow and expose different sections to the pressure sensor, the system achieves comprehensive pressure monitoring without requiring multiple sensor installations, thereby reducing installation effort and cost
3Device complexity
If a single pressure sensor is used for multiple applications, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between different measurement modes by changing the valve position. The valve can be moved to the first closed position for inlet pressure measurement or to the second closed position for outlet pressure measurement. This dynamic reconfiguration allows the single pressure sensor to accurately measure pressure at different locations at different times, maintaining measurement precision while reducing device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The valve enables efficient and cost-effective pressure monitoring and leak detection in fluid line systems by utilizing a single pressure sensor for multiple applications, reducing installation complexity and costs.
Implementation Method 1
the pressure sensor can be used to measure a pressure of the fluid in the inlet in the first closed position and to measure the pressure of the fluid in the outlet in the second closed position
Data Source
AI summary
A valve (1) for a fluid line (2), comprising at least:a valve housing (3) having an inlet (4) for a fluid and an outlet (5) for the fluid;a pressure sensor (6) disposed at least partially inside the valve housing (3); andat least one valve body (7), which can be moved into an open position (8) to open the valve (1) and into a first closed position (9) and into a second closed position (10) to close the valve (1), wherein the pressure sensor (6) can be used to measure a pressure of the fluid in the inlet (4) in the first closed position (9) and to measure the pressure of the fluid in the outlet (5) in 10 the second closed position (10).In addition, this invention relates to a device (14) having such a valve (1) and to a usage of such a valve (1).