Measuring and testing – Specimen stress or strain – or testing by stress or strain... – By loading of specimen
Patent
1994-07-29
1996-10-08
Chilcot, Richard
Measuring and testing
Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...
By loading of specimen
73760, G01N 308
Patent
active
055633498
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a diametral extensometer device useful for measuring diametral changes in a valve stem caused by axial loads on the valve stem used in a motor operated valve assembly. The device is useful in the field of valve diagnostics. The diametral extensometer is comprised of a semi-circular clamp member spaced from and partially surrounding the outer periphery of the valve stem. The clamp member has a reference pad that is adjustable radially with respect to the valve stem and a sensor pad having a sensor capable of measuring diametral changes in the valve stem and generating an electrical signal indicative of those changes. A stabilizer pad provides stability to the clamp member during installation of the clamp member and during movements of the valve stem. Non-stick surfaces are provided for smooth operation, and point contact with the valve stem eliminates errors associated with rocking of the traditional V-groove contacts. A two-piece clamp member having four points of contact with the valve stem may be used for improved accuracy. Quick disconnects may be used to join the two clamp members for nuclear or hazardous environment applications.
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Burke Andrew P.
Graf David A.
Terry Joel R.
Chilcot Richard
Maire David G.
Noori Max
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
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