Apparatus and method for detecting leaks in tanks

Details Apparatus and method for detecting leaks in tanks Apparatus and method for detecting leaks in tanks

1997-03-10

1998-06-16

Brock, Michael

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

73 405A, G01M 304

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057673934

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for detecting a leak in the storage tank which includes a transducer for detecting and converting a mechanical wave into an electrical signal, a support tube having an upper end extending outside of the tank and a lower end extending inside the tank into the fluid medium. The transducer is affixed to the lower end of the support tube. A signal processing unit for processing the electrical signal, and electrical cable for transmitting the electrical signal from the transducer to the signal processing unit is also present. A method of using the apparatus is also provided.

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