PROCESS FLUID TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED PROCESS INTRUSION

    公开(公告)号:US20180003655A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-04

    申请号:US15196569

    申请日:2016-06-29

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01N25/18 G01K1/024 G01K1/08 G01K13/02 G01K17/00

    Abstract: A process fluid temperature measurement system includes a thermowell configured to couple to a process fluid conduit and extend through a wall of the process fluid conduit. A temperature sensor assembly is disposed within the thermowell and includes a first temperature sensitive element and a second temperature sensitive element. The first temperature sensitive element is disposed within the thermowell adjacent a distal end of the thermowell. The second temperature sensitive element is spaced apart from the first temperature sensitive element along a spacer having a known thermal conductivity. Transmitter circuitry is coupled to the first and second temperature sensitive elements and is configured to perform a heat flux calculation to provide a process fluid temperature output.

    RTD degradation detection
    22.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12055443B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-06

    申请号:US16906272

    申请日:2020-06-19

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    CPC classification number: G01K1/024 G01K1/026 G01K7/16

    Abstract: A process fluid temperature transmitter includes a plurality of terminals, an excitation source, a measurement device, and a controller. The plurality of terminals is couplable to an RTD. The excitation source is operably coupled to the plurality of terminals and is configured to apply an excitation signal to the RTD. The measurement device is coupled to the plurality of terminals and is configured to measure a response of the RTD to the applied excitation signal. The controller is coupled to the excitation source and the measurement device. The controller is configured to perform an RTD resistance measurement by causing the excitation source to apply the excitation signal to the RTD and to cause the measurement device to measure the response of the RTD while the excitation signal is applied to the RTD. The controller is also configured to perform an RTD diagnostic by causing the excitation source to change application of the excitation signal and causing the measurement device to measure an RTD response to the changed excitation signal.

    Non-intrusive pipe wall diagnostics

    公开(公告)号:US11085589B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-10

    申请号:US16985407

    申请日:2020-08-05

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A pipe diagnostic system includes a sensor capsule, measurement circuitry and a controller. The sensor capsule is configured to be coupled to an exterior surface of a pipe and has at least one temperature sensitive element disposed therein. The measurement circuitry is coupled to the sensor capsule and is configured to measure an electrical characteristic of the at least one temperature sensitive element and provide an indication of the measurement. The controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to obtain a transmitter reference measurement and employ a heat transfer calculation with the transmitter reference measurement and the indication to generate an estimated process fluid temperature. The controller is further configured to obtain an indication of process fluid temperature and provide a pipe diagnostic indication based on a comparison of the estimated process fluid temperature and the obtained indication of process fluid temperature.

    Non-invasive process fluid temperature indication for high temperature applications

    公开(公告)号:US11073429B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-27

    申请号:US16139341

    申请日:2018-09-24

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Inventor: Jason H. Rud

    Abstract: A process fluid temperature estimation system includes a mounting assembly that is configured to mount the process fluid temperature estimation system to an external surface of a process fluid conduit. A sensor capsule has at least one temperature sensitive element disposed therein. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the sensor capsule and is configured to detect a characteristic of the at least one temperature sensitive element that varies with temperature and provide sensor capsule temperature information. A high temperature spacer has a known thermal conductivity and is configured to be interposed between the external surface of the process fluid conduit and the at least one temperature sensitive element. A controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to obtain a reference temperature and employ a heat transfer calculation with the reference temperature, the sensor capsule temperature information and the known thermal conductivity of the high temperature spacer to generate an estimated process fluid temperature output.

    Explosion-proof thermal imaging system

    公开(公告)号:US10999536B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-04

    申请号:US14755094

    申请日:2015-06-30

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: An explosion-proof thermal imaging system is provided. The system include an explosion-proof housing having a window that is configured to allow thermal radiation therethrough. An infrared camera is positioned within the explosion-proof housing and is disposed to receive and image thermal radiation that passes through the window. An emissivity target is disposed within a field of view of the infrared camera, but on an opposite side of the window from the infrared camera. A temperature sensor is operably coupled to the infrared camera and is configured to provide an indication of temperature proximate the emissivity target.

    Non-intrusive pipe wall diagnostics

    公开(公告)号:US10760742B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-01

    申请号:US15934101

    申请日:2018-03-23

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A pipe diagnostic system includes a sensor capsule, measurement circuitry and a controller. The sensor capsule is configured to be coupled to an exterior surface of a pipe and has at least one temperature sensitive element disposed therein. The measurement circuitry is coupled to the sensor capsule and is configured to measure an electrical characteristic of the at least one temperature sensitive element and provide an indication of the measurement. The controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to obtain a transmitter reference measurement and employ a heat transfer calculation with the transmitter reference measurement and the indication to generate an estimated process fluid temperature. The controller is further configured to obtain an indication of process fluid temperature and provide a pipe diagnostic indication based on a comparison of the estimated process fluid temperature and the obtained indication of process fluid temperature.

    EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM
    30.
    发明申请
    EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    防爆热成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170006193A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US14755107

    申请日:2015-06-30

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A thermal imaging system is provided. The thermal imaging system includes an explosion-proof housing with an optical window configured to contain an explosive pressure. The optical window allows electromagnetic thermal energy to pass. A thermal imaging sensor is disposed within the explosion-proof housing. Thermal imaging electronics are coupled to the thermal imaging sensor and configured to provide at least one thermal image based on a signal from the thermal imaging sensor. A lens assembly is disposed at least in front of the optical window external to the explosion-proof housing. A composite optical window for thermal imaging is also provided. In another embodiment, a thermal imaging system includes an explosion-proof housing having an optical window configured to contain an explosive pressure. An infrared (IR) camera is disposed within the explosion-proof housing. A reflector reflects electromagnetic thermal energy to the IR camera, but prevent an object from impacting the optical window.

    Abstract translation: 提供热成像系统。 热成像系统包括具有配置成容纳爆炸压力的光学窗口的防爆壳体。 光学窗口允许电磁热能通过。 热成像传感器设置在防爆外壳内。 热成像电子器件耦合到热成像传感器并且被配置为基于来自热成像传感器的信号提供至少一个热图像。 透镜组件至少设置在防爆壳体外部的光学窗口的前方。 还提供了用于热成像的复合光学窗口。 在另一个实施例中,热成像系统包括具有构造成容纳爆炸压力的光学窗口的防爆壳体。 红外(IR)摄像机设置在防爆外壳内。 反射器将电磁热能反射到红外摄像机,但防止物体撞击光学窗口。

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