Mechanism which reacts to the presence of oil and/or water

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1988-01-25

1990-01-02

Anderson, Philip

Measuring and testing

Liquid analysis or analysis of the suspension of solids in a...

Content or effect of a constituent of a liquid mixture

34 5, 60721, 92 89, 210689, 264321, 525 5442, G01N 3322, G01N 1910, F03G 706, F26B 510

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ABSTRACT:
A system for the detection of oil or water leakages having a housing with a plurality of openings. The housing is to have a sufficient volume to permit the expansion of an absorbent material when such is placed within it. Additionally the housing is to have a hollow rod extending from it. Running through the rod is a wire. One end of the wire extends into the housing and holds a weighted member. The other end of the wire is connected to means for signaling persons of the presence of the liquid sought to be detected. When an expandable absorbent material is placed in the housing and the material detects the presence of a particular liquid, the absorbent material expands. This expansion forces the weighted member to push the wire through the hollow rod so that the signaling means are activated. In a modification of the present invention, underground leakages in oil and/or water tanks may also be detected and signaled to persons in the area. Absorbent materials are also disclosed for use in the invention, including an absorbent for use in a quench oil tank.

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