Sonic pipe length detector

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1988-04-28

1990-06-19

Teska, Kevin J.

Boots, shoes, and leggings

73631, 364506, 36457103, 367 98, 367127, 367900, 367902, 367911, G01B 1700, G01N 2900

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049358847

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for determining the length of an open or closed-end pipe by measuring the propagation delay of a sound pulse transmitted down the pipe bore. The apparatus includes an acoustic transducer, an acoustic detector and associated circuitry for computing the time required for an acoustic pulse to travel and return the length of a pipe. Electronic circuitry, including a microprocessor, is employed to provide the apparatus with an automatic gain adjustment feature. The gain circuitry increases the amplification until a return pulse of desired amplitude is obtained. The gain is time varying to make the last-to-return signals strongest thereby avoiding false readings from pipe discontinuities. Compensation is made for speed-of-sound variations due to temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure by direct measurement of speed of sound during each length measurement. The open or closed endedness of a pipe is determined by return signal charateristics and a correction factor applied for open-ended pipe.

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