Measuring and testing – Probe or probe mounting
Patent
1995-05-05
1997-03-18
Noland, Thomas P.
Measuring and testing
Probe or probe mounting
348 84, 137318, G01M 1900
Patent
active
056124996
ABSTRACT:
A method of inserting a sensor into a pipeline including the steps of securing a fitting onto the pipeline, tapping an opening in the pipeline through the fitting, installing a housing on the fitting, the housing having a nipple extending at an angle to the pipeline, attaching a sensor insertion assembly to the nipple, the insertion assembly having a launch tube movable axially between the insertion assembly and the pipeline, extending the launch tube from the insertion assembly and through the pipeline opening into the pipeline, the launch tube intersecting the pipeline at an acute angle and providing communication between the sensor insertion assembly and the interior of the pipeline, and passing a sensor from the insertion assembly and through the launch tube into the pipeline.
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Andrew Bill D.
Levy Edward W.
Noland Thomas P.
TDW Delaware Inc.
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