Apparatus for testing leak detectors

Details Apparatus for testing leak detectors Apparatus for testing leak detectors

1990-06-15

1992-03-03

Williams, Hezron E.

Measuring and testing

Instrument proving or calibrating

Volume of flow, speed of flow, volume rate of flow, or mass...

73 4R, 73 405R, G01M 308

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050921584

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for testing a diaphragm or piston-type pressure-actuated detector of leaks in a hose, pipe, or other conduit. Fluid at a selected pressure is introduced into a manifold through the leak detector being tested, and the manifold is provided with a plurality of flow restrictors which allow flow at a selected rate at a selected pressure. In this manner, a leak detector which allows flow at a rate higher than a selected pressure can be rejected as not functioning properly. Further, the flow rate through that detector can also be tested at a given pressure. The apparatus is also capable of operating off of pressure developed by a submerged pump for testing the leak detector without removal of the leak detector from the submerged pump.

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Engineering Report: Leak Detector, Red Jacket.RTM. Pumps/ A Marley Company (Jan., 1985).
Engineering Report: Test Procedure for Mechanical Leak Detectors, Red Jacket.RTM. Pumps (Nov. 1990).
The Marley Pump Company/Red Jacket Pumps sales brochure, "Red Jacket Diaphram Leak Detector" (Feb., 1987).
The Marley Pump Company/Red Jacket Pumps sales brochure, "Red Jacket PLD" (Feb., 1990).
Vaporless Manufacturing, Inc., sales brochure "LDT-880 Leak Detector Testing System" (date unknown) and Operating Instructions for LDT-880 (Apr. 24, 1989).

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