Temperature compensated methods for detection of leaks in pressurized pipeline systems using gas controlled apparatus
US5163314A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 1992 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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