Detection system for localizing defective seals in heat exchangers
US8333108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F9/0226
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of automotive heat exchanger assemblies, and, in particular, assemblies with cores with headers and end tanks and/or male and female connections. The present invention also relates to a method of making a positive leak path to determine leaks prior to employment of heat exchanger assembles. The present invention further relates to a method of determining whether or not a leak seal is temporary by providing a positive leak path at the point of assembly or initial evaluation or testing a heat exchanger.
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