Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-11
2007-12-11
Hartman, Jr., Ronald D (Department: 2121)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S109000, C700S110000, C702S182000, C702S183000, C702S184000, C702S185000, C340S003430
Reexamination Certificate
active
11137914
ABSTRACT:
A computer system implements a process for gathering, synthesizing, and analyzing failure and other data relating to a pump, seal or other equipment. Data indicating the current state of the equipment may be gathered and verified prior to a failure occurring so that accurate information is available. After a failure or problem occurs, data about the system and the problem or failure can be methodically gathered to aid in the determination of the root cause of the failure. The data may be synthesized and an analysis performed to determine the cause or causes of the failure or problem. The system may suggest corrective actions and plans for implementing corrective action. Installation instructions, training and safety information can be provided to the user to ensure proper execution of the selected corrective action. A plant reliability manager also may monitor the progress and verify that installation, maintenance and failure correction are performed correctly. The plant reliability manager also may track problems or failures by each individual or department to determine if additional training is needed.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4060716 (1977-11-01), Pekrul et al.
patent: 4896101 (1990-01-01), Cobb
patent: 5025392 (1991-06-01), Singh
patent: 5099436 (1992-03-01), McCown et al.
patent: 5127012 (1992-06-01), Hiliger
patent: 5210704 (1993-05-01), Husseiny
patent: 5239487 (1993-08-01), Horejsi et al.
patent: 5253184 (1993-10-01), Kleinschnitz
patent: 5353381 (1994-10-01), Hamilton et al.
patent: 5375126 (1994-12-01), Wallace
patent: 5381417 (1995-01-01), Loopik et al.
patent: 5710723 (1998-01-01), Hoth et al.
patent: 5754450 (1998-05-01), Solomon et al.
patent: 5754451 (1998-05-01), Williams
patent: 5757664 (1998-05-01), Rogers et al.
patent: 5774372 (1998-06-01), Berwanger
patent: 5787190 (1998-07-01), Peng et al.
patent: 5790780 (1998-08-01), Brichta et al.
patent: 5817958 (1998-10-01), Uchida et al.
patent: 5845272 (1998-12-01), Morjaria et al.
patent: 6006171 (1999-12-01), Vines et al.
patent: 6041182 (2000-03-01), Hart et al.
patent: 6053047 (2000-04-01), Dister et al.
patent: 6105149 (2000-08-01), Bonissone et al.
patent: 6119074 (2000-09-01), Sarangapani
patent: 6173210 (2001-01-01), Bjornson et al.
patent: 6210704 (2001-04-01), Sasaki et al.
patent: 6260004 (2001-07-01), Hays et al.
patent: 6343236 (2002-01-01), Gibson et al.
patent: 6446027 (2002-09-01), O'Keeffe et al.
patent: 6903831 (2005-06-01), Rapke-Kraft et al.
patent: 0 288 979 (1988-11-01), None
patent: 0 557 628 (1993-01-01), None
patent: 10 221161 (1998-08-01), None
Dunn, Richard L., editor, “Our Biggest Challenge,” Plant Engineering, Editorial, Sep. 1998, p. 8.
Purvis, Mark, editor, “Calling Pump Makers to Account,” Wold Pumps, Aug. 1998, p. 3.
Author Unknown, “Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pumping Systems,” World Pumps, Special Feature, Aug. 1998, pp. 28-32.
Thurston, Garth G., editor, “DURCO and BW/IP Merger to Form Flowserve Corporation,” FacetoFace, Winter 1997/1998, pp. 2-7 and back cover of publication Motion Industries advertisement, Plant Engineering, Sep. 1998, p. 103.
Applied Industrial Technologies advertisement, date unknown, 1 page.
Lau, Constantine, “Weighing the Pros and Cons of Advanced Control Solutions,” Chemical Processing, Mar. 1998, pp. 70-73 and 75.
Hammock, Cliff and Schultz, John, “Reliability: Big Opportunity or Big Distraction?” Pumps And Systems Magazine, Nov. 1998, pp. 16-23.
Jones, Randall, “AlliedSignal GeismarWorks,” Pumps and Systems Magazine, Aug. 1998, pp. 30-32.
Buchanan, Leigh, “Killer Apps,” FacetoFace, May 1998, pp. 92, 94 and 96.
Yeager, Robert L., “Millwide Information: The Pulp & Paper ‘Killer App,’” Pima's Papermaker, Jul. 1998, p. 34.
Booklet byJohn Crane, Inc., entitled: “Identifying Causes of Seal Leakage,” date unknown, pp. 1-32.
Booklet entitled: “TROUBLESHOOTING,” date unknown, pp. 66-77.
MTBPM Seminar, “A User's Guide to Mechanical Seal Failure Analysis-Part I,” FacetoFace, vol. IV, No. 2, date unknown, pp. 4-5.
MTBPM Seminar, “A User's Guide to Mechanical Seal Failure Analysis-Part II,” FacetoFace, vol. IV, No. 3, date unknown, pp. 4-5.
MTBPM Seminar, “A User's Guide to Mechanical Seal Failure Analysis-Part III,” FacetoFace, vol. IV, No. 4, date unknown, pp. 4-5.
MTBPM Seminar, “A User's Guide to Mechanical Seal Failure Analysis-Part IV,” FacetoFace, vol. V, No. 1, date unknown, pp. 4-5.
Huuskonen, P., et al., “Explanation Based on Contexts”, Proceedings of the Eighth Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Applications, IEEE Comp., Soc. Press, Mar. 2, 1992, pp. 179-185.
Esser, J., “Diagnosesystem Fur Hydraulikpumpen” Olhydraulik und Pneumatik , de, Krausskopf Verlag Fur Wirtschaft GMBH, Mainz, vol. 36, No. 3, Mar. 1, 1992, pp. 176-181.
Isermann, R., et al., “Process Fault Diagnosis Based on Process Model Knowledge”, Journal A, vol. 31, No. 4, Dec. 1990, Antwerp BE, pp. 58-64.
Hartman Jr. Ronald D
Northeast Equipment Inc.
Robinson Kenneth P.
LandOfFree
Apparatus and method for monitoring and maintaining plant... does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Apparatus and method for monitoring and maintaining plant..., we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and method for monitoring and maintaining plant... will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3858624