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Detecting moisture proximate to insulation

US10222290B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2016
Grant dateMar 5, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/18
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and a method for detecting potential areas of corrosion under insulation are provided. An exemplary system includes an enclosure, insulation disposed upon an outer surface of the enclosure, and a number of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensors. The MEMS sensors detect water proximate to the insulation.

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