Systems and methods for leak detection and sealing
US10309574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L2101/30
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting and sealing a leak in a low-pressure transportation system including a low-pressure environment having a wall with an outer and an inner surface and an interior, and a hole passing through the wall that defines the leak in the low-pressure transportation system. The systems and methods including at least two sensors provided within the interior of the low-pressure environment that are structured and arranged to detect the leak, a controller in communication with the at least two sensors, a membrane deployer in communication with the controller, and a sealing membrane deployable by the membrane deployer and structured and arranged to provide a pressure-tight seal over the hole on the outer surface of the wall to seal the leak.
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