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Scanning method and apparatus

US9897558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2012
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/5055
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the vessel to be detected by an array of detectors which are each collimated to detect radiation over a narrow angle relative to the width of the emitted radiation beam.

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