Method and apparatus for fluid pressure testing
US7950266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/2876
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for testing the functionality of automatic air valves positioned at high points of a pipeline system are provided. The invention generally provides a testing flange and a process for performing various fluid pressure tests to determine whether automatic air valves are properly releasing and/or stabilizing air within a pipeline system.
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