Systems and methods for detecting corrosion
US7628533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2021/7786
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for detecting corrosion are provided. In one embodiment, a luminescent material coupled to a cladding of an optical fiber may be altered when exposed to corrosion. The backscatter emission of the luminescent material, which includes the altered optical properties, may be used to determine properties of the corrosion including, for example, thickness, or location of the corrosion.
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