System and method for cleaning a couplant during ultrasonic testing
US9546984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/494
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for cleaning an acoustical couplant and test article before and during ultrasonic testing using components which are used for precleaning the test article as well as cleaning the acoustical couplant during the ultrasonic testing is provided. The invention also provides additional functionality such as preserving the acoustical couplant before, during, and after the ultrasonic testing from loss such as, e.g., evaporation.
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