Method and apparatus for measuring leakage in a fluid system

Details Method and apparatus for measuring leakage in a fluid system Method and apparatus for measuring leakage in a fluid system

1991-02-08

1992-10-06

Williams, Hezron E.

Measuring and testing

With fluid pressure

Leakage

73 405R, G01M 304

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051521679

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for measuring fluid leakage in a fluid system includes a fluid pump connected to the fluid system through a regulator valve which allows passage of fluid to the tested system until a pressure limit is reached and then diverts the pump fluid to a reservoir connected to the input of the pump for recirculation. An inlet valve for supplying fluid to the testing apparatus from a fluid source is closed when the system is pressurized, and the reservoir level is recorded. As fluid is lost in the system, fluid from the reservoir recharges the system. After the expiration of a testing period, the drop in reservoir level corresponds to the fluid leakage in the tested system.

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