Vessel examination system
US4010636A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1976 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for on-site, non-destructive examination of the seam welds or other portions of the walls of a vessel, for example, a nuclear reactor pressure vessel, including an instrument carrying, remotely controlled vehicle with magnetic adherence means which may be selectively propelled to any position on the walls of the vessel and including an ultrasonic signal system utilizing a triangulation technique for remotely indicating the position of the vehicle on the vessel.
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