Vibration Monitoring System
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1. A device for monitoring the cutting tool in a delayed coker unit operation, comprising:
- a vibration sensor; and
a computer system.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a vibration monitoring device and methods for using the same. Specifically, the invention relates to a vibration monitoring device which may be utilized throughout a delayed coker unit operation to ascertain whether the cutting tool is boring, cutting or ramping mode.
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24 Claims
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1. A device for monitoring the cutting tool in a delayed coker unit operation, comprising:
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a vibration sensor; and
a computer system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A vibration monitoring device, comprising:
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a housing;
a transducer coupled at a position in a delayed coker unit operation, the transducer providing an output signal representative of the movement of a cutting tool;
a Fast Fourier Transform which modifies, the output signal; and
a display which indicates the operational status of the cutting tool.
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18. A system for determining the Fast Fourier Transform wave pattern associated with the cutting, boring and ramping modes of a cutting tool inside a coke drum comprising:
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a vibration sensor generates data;
a central processing unit which converts the data to a useable waveform; and
a central processing unit which identifies whether a cutting tool is boring or cutting; and
a display operatively connected to said central processing unit.
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19. A method of determining status of a cutting tool in a delayed coker operation, comprising:
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mounting a transducer a position in a delayed coker unit operation to provide an output signal related to movement of the drill stem;
processing the output signal; and
determining whether the cutting tool is cutting or boring. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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