Method and apparatus for analyzing the operating condition of a machine
CA 2040067 C · Owner: Schuh, David N. · Inventors: Schuh, David N.
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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.
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- Filed April 8, 1991 and granted August 25, 1998. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 8, 2011.
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