Measuring and testing – With fluid pressure – Leakage
Patent
1990-06-20
1993-05-11
Williams, Hezron E.
Measuring and testing
With fluid pressure
Leakage
73 46, G01M 328
Patent
active
052091058
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for hydrostatically testing connections between segments of pipe whereby pressurized hydrostatic test fluid is selectively applied to the connection such that the pressures are principally applied in the vicinity of the radial orifices leading into the sealing elements of the connection and not radially to the inner or outer annular surfaces of the connection in the vicinity of the sealing elements of the connection which would tend to substantially affect the bearing pressure of the sealing elements. In addition, a method and apparatus for selectively applying pressurized hydrostatic test fluid such that the pressures are applied to those areas where the bearing pressure of the sealing elements of the connection is sensitive to the applied pressures, thus manipulating the bearing pressure and controlling the sealing capacity of the connection during hydrostatic leak testing. Additionally, an improved method and apparatus for internally hydrostatically testing the integral connection between two sections of pipe threaded together wherein the connection's seal is provided by the interference between mating surfaces on the corresponding male and female ends of the sections of pipe wherein pressurized hydrostatic test fluid is principally applied in the vicinity of the internal radial orifice leading into the sealing elements of the connection and pressurized hydrostatic fluid is selectively applied to the inside of the connection in the vicinity of the interference seal.
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Hasha Brian B.
Hasha Bruce B.
Hasha Malvern M.
Roskos Joseph W.
Williams Hezron E.
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