System and method for monitoring a pressurized system

• US 20050160786A1
• Filed: 10/13/2004
• Published: 07/28/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 07/30/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: BS&B Safety Systems LLC (International Systems & Controls Corp.)
• Original Assignee: BS&B Safety Systems LLC (International Systems & Controls Corp.)
• Inventors: Brazier, Geof, Smallwood, John E., Clark, John P. III
• Granted Patent: US 7,051,570 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 73/1.710
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 17/16 with fracturing diaphragm ; Rupture discs
• CPC Class Codes: F16K 37/005 for measuring fluid parameters F16K37/0033 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/8158 With indicator, register, recorder, alarm or inspection means
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 137/8326 Fluid pressure responsive indicator, recorder or alarm

Abstract

A system and method for monitoring a pressure relief device are provided. The system includes a release sensor that provides an indication when the pressure relief device activates. A wireless transmitter is connected to the release sensor and sends a wireless transmission having an activation signal when the indication is provided by the release sensor. A receiver receives the wireless transmission from the transmitter and generates a warning when the activation signal is identified.

Claims

1. A monitoring system for a pressure relief device, comprising:

a release sensor configured to provide an indication when the pressure relief device activates;

a transmitter connected to the release sensor and configured to send a wireless transmission having an activation signal when the indication is provided by the release sensor; and

a receiver configured to receive the wireless transmission from the transmitter and to generate a warning signal when the activation signal is identified.

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