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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2008
Age Kyllingstad, Algard, NO;
Age Kyllingstad, Algard, NO;
National Oilwell Norway AS, Stavanger, NO;
Abstract
A method for detection of a leak in a fluid affected component of a piston machine includes obtaining a vibration signal from a vibration sensor disposed proximate to at least one valve block of the piston machine. The vibration signal includes vibration generated by valves in the valve block. The method further includes presenting the obtained vibration signal for analysis by at least one of a human or a computer, analyzing the obtained vibration signal with respect to revealing a malfunction related to a fluid affected component of the piston machine, and selecting the obtained vibration signal emitted from the valve block during the closed periods of the valves for presentation.