Itron has patented a method to detect gas regulator issues in a distribution system. By analyzing data on lock-up failure or venting events, the system can identify regulators with problems and take necessary actions if a threshold number of issues are detected, potentially indicating debris in the gas supply. GlobalData’s report on Itron gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Gas regulator monitoring system for detecting lock-up failure events
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11971291B2) outlines a method for monitoring gas regulators in a distribution system to detect lock-up failure events or venting events. The method involves obtaining indicators of these events, identifying the gas regulators where they occurred, and determining if a threshold number of regulators on the same gas supply line have experienced these events. If the threshold is exceeded, actions are taken to remediate gas quality within the identified gas supply line, such as identifying and removing sources of debris.
The patent also describes the use of computer-readable media to store instructions for executing the monitoring method, including sending instructions to prevent debris entry, confirming the effectiveness of remediation actions, and accessing databases to record and identify gas regulators associated with these events. Additionally, an application programming interface (API) is provided to share information on identified gas regulators and supply lines. The patent further details a gas regulator pressure relief monitor system with sensors in gas regulators, a communications network, and a processor to detect events, determine affected regulators, and indicate regions for repair to improve gas quality and reduce lock-up failure or venting events. Actions include identifying locations with more downstream events for prioritized repair and requesting gas quality remediation by removing debris from the supply line.
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