Valve testing apparatus

An apparatus, comprising:

• an actuation mechanism which comprises an actuator;
• a common platform coupled to the actuator;
• a plurality of engagement members coupled to the common platform;
• and
• a plurality of sensors coupled to the plurality of engagement members such that each sensor of the plurality of sensors is coupled to corresponding member of the plurality of engagement members and aligned with a valve of a plurality of valves associated with a machine;
• and
• a control system coupled to the plurality of sensors, wherein the control system is configured to:
• actuate the actuation mechanism to control the actuator to move at least a part of the common platform, which causes a movement of at least one of the plurality of engagement members, wherein the movement facilitates an activation of each valve of the plurality of valves,
• control each sensor of the plurality of sensors to acquire information associated with the activation of each valve of the plurality of valves,
• compare the acquired information with pre-stored information, to identify an abnormality in each valve of the plurality of valves, and
• generate a notification based on the comparison.

A method, comprising:

• disposing an apparatus which comprises:
• an actuation mechanism which comprises an actuator,
• a common platform coupled to the actuator,
• a plurality of engagement members coupled to the common platform, and
• a plurality of sensors coupled to the plurality of engagement members such that each sensor of the plurality of sensors is coupled to corresponding member of the plurality of engagement members;
• aligning each sensor of the plurality of sensors with a valve of a plurality of valves associated with a machine;
• actuating the actuation mechanism to control the actuator to move at least a part of the common platform, which causes a movement of at least one of the plurality of engagement members, wherein the movement facilitates an activation of each valve of the plurality of valves;
• controlling each sensor of the plurality of sensors to acquire information associated with the activation of each valve of the plurality of valves;
• comparing the acquired information with pre-stored information, to identify an abnormality in each valve of the plurality of valves;
• and
• generating a notification based on the comparison.