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Method for leakage measurement

US4300388A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 1979
Grant dateNov 17, 1981
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Expiry dateOct 12, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F25/14
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of high sensitivity for measuring leakage of liquid from a storage tank which comprises introducing a sensor into the liquid in the tank, the sensor being coupled to means for sensing displacement of mass, measuring the displacement over a known period of time and calculating the leakage rate. The sensor is designed to compensate for evaporative losses and temperature changes.

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