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System and method for cleaning a couplant during ultrasonic testing

US9546984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2014
Grant dateJan 17, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 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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