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Ultrasonic pipe measurement apparatus

US9632062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2014
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2291/2634
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic pipe measurement apparatus includes: a plurality of ultrasonic transceivers discretely disposed on a pipe wall of a pipe; and a control unit configured to control the plurality of ultrasonic transceivers and detect a generation point of damage caused in the pipe based on an ultrasonic signal exchanged between the ultrasonic transceivers.

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