Leak characterization apparatuses and methods for fluid storage containers
US7752892B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/229
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to the invention, an apparatus to characterize leaks in a fluid storage container is disclosed. The apparatus may include a valve coupler, a gas manifold and a processor. The valve coupler may couple the apparatus with a closed valve on the fluid storage container. The gas manifold may be coupled with the valve coupler and may include a first branch connected with a gas monitoring device. The gas monitoring device may scan for a plurality of gases that may be emitted by the closed valve of the fluid storage container. The processor may be operable to receive gas monitoring device data representing masses for one or more of the plurality of gases detected by the monitor.
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