Methods and systems for valve leak simulation

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8161800
APP PUB NO 20100162797A1
SERIAL NO

12346471

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A method for simulating a compressor valve leak is described. The method includes inducing a flow of gas past a compressor valve that is coupled to a bypass block, wherein the bypass block defines a first passageway and a second passageway therein, and wherein the bypass block is also coupled to a bypass valve that is in flow communication with the second passageway. The method also includes measuring a first temperature and a second temperature. The first temperature is the temperature of the gas flowing through the first passageway of the bypass block and the second temperature is the temperature of gas flowing within the second passageway. The method also includes adjusting the bypass valve to divert a portion of the gas flowing through the second passageway to create temperature conditions substantially similar to conditions that are created due to a compressor valve leak.

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BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grant, John Gardnerville, US 85 1131
Hala, Roger Gardnerville, US 4 57
Howard, Brian Issaquah, US 21 951
Summers, Sean Carson City, US 2 118
Van, Wagenen David R Minden, US 2 21

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