Method and apparatus for detecting a gas

Details Method and apparatus for detecting a gas Method and apparatus for detecting a gas

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Cygan, Michael (Department: 2855)

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

C702S051000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07051578

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a sensor apparatus configured to detect the presence of a gas, such as a tracer gas and a leak detection apparatus configured to detect the presence of a tracer gas and indicate the location of a leak. The leak detection apparatus may further be configured to quantify the leak rate at the leak location.

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