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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2008
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2004
Mark David Osborn, Schenectady, NY (US);
Vijaysai Prasad, Karnataka, IN;
Lijie Yu, Clifton Park, NY (US);
Venkatarao Ryali, Karnataka, IN;
Sunil Shirish Shah, Karnataka, IN;
Ivy Wai Man Chong, Richmond, VA (US);
Shirley Suet-yee AU, Mt. Laurel, NJ (US);
Nishith Pramod Vora, Warminster, PA (US);
Mark David Osborn, Schenectady, NY (US);
Vijaysai Prasad, Karnataka, IN;
Lijie Yu, Clifton Park, NY (US);
Venkatarao Ryali, Karnataka, IN;
Sunil Shirish Shah, Karnataka, IN;
Ivy Wai Man Chong, Richmond, VA (US);
Shirley Suet-Yee Au, Mt. Laurel, NJ (US);
Nishith Pramod Vora, Warminster, PA (US);
General Electric Company, Niskayuna, NY (US);
Abstract
A technique is disclosed for evaluating and monitoring performance of a heat exchanger system. Operating parameters of the system are monitored and fouling factors for heat transfer surfaces of the exchanger are determined. Trending of fouling may be performed over time based upon the fouling factors, and a model of fouling may be selected from known sets of models, or a model may be developed or refined. Fluid treatment, such as water treatment regimes may be taken into account in evaluation of fouling. An automated knowledge based analysis algorithm may diagnose possible caused of fouling based upon sensed and observed parameters and conditions. Corrective actions may be suggested and the system controlled to reduce, avoid or correct for detected fouling.