Valve testing apparatus

Details Valve testing apparatus Valve testing apparatus

1981-10-05

1984-02-21

Swisher, S. Clement

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Clamp, plug, or sealing feature

73 46, G01M 304

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044322275

ABSTRACT:
The valve testing apparatus is adapted for testing a flanged device having a casing defining a chamber and at least one annular end flange disposed on a horizontal test plate having a fluid inlet. At least one clamping unit is provided which comprises a lever disposed in a radial direction relative to the center of the annular flange. The lever has an outer end detachably resting on an underlying support, and an inner end gripping a portion of the flange. A fulcrum is fixedly mounted above the lever intermediate its inner and outer ends. The lever is adapted to pivot about the fulcrum. A hydraulic ram exerts a vertical force against one end of the lever, thereby causing the inner end of the lever to exert a predetermined clamping pressure on the flange, so as to obtain a fluid-tight connection between the flange and the plate.

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patent: 3163035 (1964-12-01), Kinzie et al.
patent: 4311038 (1982-01-01), Dunn

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