Reciprocating compressor valve system with embedded sensor

A valve system for a reciprocating compressor configured to compress a process gas, the valve system comprising:

• a valve device configured to control flow of the process gas, the valve device comprising:
• a valve body comprising a seat valve plate and a counter seat valve plate, both the seat valve plate and the counter seat valve plate having a central hole and a plurality of openings, the plurality of openings defining a process gas path;
• a fixing member disposed in the central hole to mechanically couple the seat valve plate and the counter seat valve plate;
• a movable member arranged between the seat valve plate and the counter seat valve plate, the moveable member configured to open and close the process gas path;
• a sensor disposed on the valve body and configured to detect a parameter associated with operation of the valve device;
• and
• a wireless communication unit electrically coupled to the sensor and configured to transmit information detected by the sensor,
• wherein the fixing member is configured to seal the central hole in the seat valve plate and the counter seat valve plate, and
• wherein the sensor is disposed on the fixing member.