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Temperature compensated methods for detection of leaks in pressurized pipeline systems using gas controlled apparatus

US5163314A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 1992
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01M3/2892
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The gas pressure control apparatus and method for detection of leaks in pressurized pipelines disclosed herein measures thermally compensated leak rates. The apparatus uses a pressure vessel and gas pressure control system to precisely determine leak rates.

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