Device and method for detection of leaks in pressurized fluid ve

Details Device and method for detection of leaks in pressurized fluid ve Device and method for detection of leaks in pressurized fluid ve

1993-09-09

1994-11-08

Noland, Thomas P.

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

73 491, G01M 300, G01F 1500

Patent

active

053616227

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). Microcomputer (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 shut-down are operated. Once the timed intervals and testing are concluded, microprocessor (23) reverts to a powerdown mode to conserve power. Wake-up timer (29) resets microcomputer (23) at preselected intervals for additional pressure data collection and testing.

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