CA2129915A1 - Device and Method for Detection of Leaks in Pressurized Fluid Vessels - Google Patents

Device and Method for Detection of Leaks in Pressurized Fluid Vessels

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CA2129915A1
CA2129915A1 CA2129915A CA2129915A CA2129915A1 CA 2129915 A1 CA2129915 A1 CA 2129915A1 CA 2129915 A CA2129915 A CA 2129915A CA 2129915 A CA2129915 A CA 2129915A CA 2129915 A1 CA2129915 A1 CA 2129915A1
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John T. Wall
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Shafer Valve Co
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/26—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
    • G01M3/28—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds
    • G01M3/2807—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds for pipes
    • G01M3/2815—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables or tubes; for pipe joints or seals; for valves ; for welds for pipes using pressure measurements

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Abstract

A device (10) for detecting irregular operation in a pressurized fluid vessel, such as leaks in a pipeline (20), includes a transducer (21) for measuring pipeline (20) instantaneous pressure, a microcomputer (23) and a wake-up timer (29). Microcom-puter (23) performs several different tests upon the collected pressure data to reliably ascertain if a leak or break in pipeline (20) has occurred. The first test involves a comparison of rates of change of pressure at successive preselected timed intervals, referred to as timed interval comparisons. If any test is failed, an alarm (30) and/or actuator (31) for valve or system sllut-down are operated. Once the timed intervals and testing are concluded, microprocessor (23) reverts to a powerdown mode to con-serve power. Wake-up timer (29) resets microcomputer (23) at preselected intervals for additional pressure data collection and testing.
CA002129915A 1993-09-09 1994-08-11 Device and method for detection of leaks in pressurized fluid vessels Expired - Fee Related CA2129915C (en)

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US08/118,181 US5361622A (en) 1993-09-09 1993-09-09 Device and method for detection of leaks in pressurized fluid vessels
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