Operation
SmartWatch™ (international patents) is an electronic device
which instantaneously detects failures in steam traps. If applied on
safety or cut valves it detects gas or steam leaks through the
valve.
This device is formed by several elements:
The system is in perpetual vigilance, alerting the user of any failure in a steam trap or any steam or gas loss in a valve, through a blinking luminous indicator. Additionally it can generate other types of alarm in the control center (PC). The multifunctional probe measures up to four parameters (pressure, temperature, conductivity and ultrasound), which are transmitted to the analyzer.
Versions
It is manufactured in tree versions:
Stand-alone mode:
It is powered with
solar energy and rechargeable batteries. It captures solar energy
through photovoltaic cells, which supply the electronic circuits of
the analyzer.
Network
mode:
It
adds all the power of a bi-directional data network structure to the
Stand-alone mode, with conventional power supply included, and a
monitoring and management computerized system of alarms.
Wireless
mode:
Bi-directional data wireless network structure.
Battery powered (long lasting life - 5 years). Computerized
monitoring and alarms management system.
Benefits
SmartWatch™ introduces a new concept: "The intelligent steam trap or valve"
capable of producing
great economical and operative benefits unknown up to now in
refineries, petrochemical plants and industry in general, in very
diverse aspects (see applications), because the steam trap (or valve)
"talks" when it needs technical assistance.
Installation
SmartWatch™ can be mounted without modifying the valve nor
interrupting its service, the device is supplied with the connection
accessories, appropriate for each application. Its installation is
very simple.
The bi-thermostatic BiTherm™ steam traps incorporate an external connection for this device.
Last modification:
November 2002