Leak detection method and apparatus

Details Leak detection method and apparatus Leak detection method and apparatus

1977-03-14

1982-05-11

Howell, Kyle L.

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

73 1G, G01M 322

Patent

active

043287000

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting leaks in fluid processing systems using sulfur hexafluoride as a tracer. Leak detection can be carried out with the processing system continuing in operation by using the apparatus according to the method of the invention, so that shutting down any part of the processing system in order to check for leakage can be avoided.

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patent: 3790345 (1974-02-01), Mansfield
Knoepke, J., Tracer-gas System Determines Flow Volume of Flue Gases, In. Chem. Eng., pp. 91-94, Jan. 31, 1977.

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