Patent · US Active

Packing leak detection system

US9016109B1 · kind B1 · utility

4Cited by
1References
10Claims
0Family size

Assignee

Inventors

Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 2011
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
Priority date—
Expiry dateJan 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L7/166
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments provide a packing leak detection system for leaks or discharge of a volatile material which discharge into the environment is subject to regulation. The system contains a compressor apparatus including a compressor cylinder, a compressor piston, a compressor piston rod positioned in a packing case, wherein a volatile material being compressed by the compressor apparatus leaks from the packing case. Also provided is a leak detector sized and configured to detect and monitor leaks of the volatile material from the packing case. Methods of assessing leaks of a volatile material subject to environmental regulation are also provided.

Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.