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STEAM TRAP MONITORING

  • US 20100153068A1
  • Filed: 12/23/2009
  • Published: 06/17/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of monitoring the status of a steam trap comprising:

  • sensing a process condition of the steam trap by taking multiple readings of one or more stream trap parameters;

    selecting a threshold level for the sensed process condition;

    processing the multiple readings using an algorithm in a processor mounted in a steam trap monitor positioned in the vicinity of the steam trap, wherein the processing includes;

    a) sensing of the process condition continues for a pre-determined number of readings when the threshold level is exceeded; and

    b) returning to the step of sensing a process condition of the steam when the sensed process condition again falls below the threshold level before the predetermined number of readings are completed after the threshold level is exceeded; and

    transmitting a signal, based upon the processed multiple readings, indicative of the process condition of the one or more steam trap parameters.

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