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Vessel nozzle inspection apparatus

US3934457A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1975
Grant dateJan 27, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 13, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for on-site, non-destructive examination of the connection of a pipe to a vessel including a vessel-to-nozzle and nozzle-to-pipe weld seams, including an instrument carrying, remotely controlled vehicle with magnetic adherence means for scanning such connection.

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