Ultrasonic pipe assessment

US6666095B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

• Graham H. Thomas · Livermore, US
• Valerie L. Morrow · Livermore, US
• Harold W. Levie · Livermore, US
• Ronald J. Kane · Pleasanton, US
• Albert E. Brown · Glen Cove, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 30, 2001
• Grant date: Dec 23, 2003
• Expiry date: Jan 2, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N2291/2636
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic pipe or other structure assessment system includes an ultrasonic transducer positioned proximate the pipe or other structure. A fluid connection between the ultrasonic transducer and the pipe or other structure is produced. The ultrasonic transducer is moved relative to the pipe or other structure.