Seal section assembly mechanical face seal integrity verification tool
US8096169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M3/085
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A test device for testing the integrity of a seal has a clear t-shaped liquid reservoir with three ends. A guide adapter is connected to the first end of the liquid reservoir and extends axially therefrom along an axis of the reservoir. A shaft adapter is connected to the second end of the body, opposite the first end. A test shaft with first and second ends extends axially through the first and second ends of the body and test and shaft adapters along the axis. The first end of the shaft is adapted to be connected to the rotating shaft of pump assembly.
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