Apparatus and method for hydrostatically testing sealing face surfaces of tubular joints
US4407171A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1981 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/022
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for hydrostatically testing the seal integrity against leakage of the sealing face surface of the end of a pipe is disclosed. A test pad is engaged against a sealing face surface of a pipe and urged into tight contact with said sealing face surface. Fluid is applied under pressure to the juncture between said test pad and said sealing face surface to determine the seal integrity against leakage of the sealing face surface.
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