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Glass coated pipe system and testing method

US5812062A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 7, 1997
Grant dateSep 22, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L9/105
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention is directed to a piping system for a side wall vented mid-efficiency furnace. The piping system comprises a plurality of sections of steel pipe having a glass coated interior surface. The interior surface is continuous and resistant to corrosion. An electronic testing apparatus and a method for utilizing same in testing for flaws in the glass coating of pipes is also provided.

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