摘要:
Leaks (20) in a pipe (10) are detected by passing through the pipe (10) an apparatus (25) which includes large and small bodies (40, 42) each of which is provided with a pair of pressure sensors spaced in the direction of flows. The pressure signals are used to derive a measure of volumetric flow by deriving measures of pipe diameter and liquid velocity. The pressure signals (or one of them) also provide an indication of localised turbulence. The presence of a leak (20) is assumed by detection of an area of localised turbulence followed downstream by a reduced volumetric flow rate.
摘要:
A pipe leak testing arrangement includes a device (12) having a sealing bags (14 and 15) joined by coupling (16). The bags when inflated form a seal volume chamber (18). The bags may not form a perfect seal and leakage past then could occur when differential pressure is present. The remaining portion of the pipe forms a test volume chamber (19). A transducer (20) measures differential pressure between the chambers, and transducer (21) measures the test chamber pressure. Measured pressure information is used by control device to track pressure change and adjust the seal pressure so as to maintain equal pressures even if the test pressure decays due to pipe fracture. In an alternative arrangement two separate devices with associated circuitry are provided to facilitate two temporary seal pressure chambers with the test chamber therebetween.
摘要:
A test tool assembly (10) for location in a section of pipe (12) comprises an isolation plug module (14) for isolating an upstream pipe section (16) from a downstream pipe section (18) and a test plug module (20) which permits a pressure test to be carried out on the upstream pipe section (16). The assembly (10) is configured so that a force acting on a seal arrangement of the test plug module (20) as a result of a test pressure applied in the pipe (12) is lower than a force required to maintain the seal between the seal arrangement and the pipe (12).
摘要:
A towed pipeline pig for leak detection includes a body (13) with associated seals (23-26) to provide sealed chambers for receiving a test pressure. Fluid can continue to flow through the pipe via central tube (28). An equalisation valve (35) can be closed typically during the leakage check over a pipe joint previously detected by sensors (30-32). A computer (20) provides leakage rate and other parameters.
摘要:
A pipe leakage detection system includes an alongate flexible probe with a body portion (11) of sufficient length to pass along a pipe (12). Pairs of seals (16, 17 and 18, 19) define a seal volume with the inner pipe wall. An adjacent test region can then be used to determine leakage. A source of fluid pressure is applied to lines 26 and 28. With equal pressure in both the seal and test regions as indicated by manometer (32) no leak will occur around the seals. A deliberate outgoing flow rate is allowed from line 29 and any differential in flow, as detected by flowmeters (38 and 39), will indicate actual leakage rate.
摘要:
Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Inspektion und Instandhaltung von Rohren wie beispielsweise Abwasserkanälen und Abwasserleitungen. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zeichnet sich durch Verspann- und Abdichtelemente (5) aus, die innerhalb des Rohres (4) eine Kammer (2) aufspannen, die seitlich dicht abschließend an die Rohrwandung (1) grenzt. Die Kammer erstreckt sich dabei jedoch lediglich über einen Teil des Querschnitts des Rohres, so daß ein Teil von dessen Querschnitt für den Abfluß anfallender Abwässer frei bleibt. Hierfür erstreckt sich ein Abdichtelement (8) zwischen den Verspannelementen, welches die Kammer gegenüber dem Rohrinnern abdichtet.
摘要:
The system utilizes conductivity equipment as well as a camera (32), pressure sensor (52), and acoustic hydrophone (42) within a probe deployed via cable into a pipe to be inspected. The probe completes an electric circuit back to ground when the probe is adjacent a defect through which electric currents can pass, thus producing varying electric current. The camera (32), incorporated into the electric probe, is utilized for both inspection and navigation through the pipe by providing a close-circuit video data feed. The pressure sensor (52) detects alterations in the pressure and flow field of the fluidic region in the area of a leak. The acoustic hydrophone (42) listens for the sound leaks in pressurize pipes may create. The inspection device is tethered to a cable and inserted a measured distance into the pipeline, typically with the pipeline under pressure, via a launch tube. Multi-sensor data versus pipe position is thus obtained.