Method and apparatus for analyzing the operating condition of a

Details Method and apparatus for analyzing the operating condition of a Method and apparatus for analyzing the operating condition of a

1990-12-21

1992-05-12

Bertsch, Richard A.

Pumps

With signal, indicator, or inspection means

417 53, 73 4R, F04B 2108

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051121964

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for analyzing the operating condition of a machine, such as a reciprocating compressor (10), is provided. The method comprises testing for fluid flow across the closed suction and discharge valves (30-33), as well as leakage across the piston (16), when the machine is in a non-operating condition. The test apparatus may be removable attached externally to the machine by connection to the Kiene head end indicator cock (22) and the crank end indicator cock (24) or the apparatus may be built in internally of the machine.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2834298 (1958-05-01), Wright et al.
patent: 4515012 (1985-05-01), Jenkins et al.
patent: 5000664 (1991-03-01), Lawless et al.

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