Measuring and testing – Vibration – Resonance – frequency – or amplitude study
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Surin, J M Saint (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Vibration
Resonance, frequency, or amplitude study
C073S054250, C073S086000, C073S580000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866211
ABSTRACT:
A method for inferring possible or impending corrosion or fouling of process elements from fluid flowing in a pipe of an industrial process is described. A frequency response of a body is measured. The measured frequency response is compared against a stored value. Corrosion or fouling of the process elements is identified based upon the comparison between the measured frequency response and the stored value.
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