METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR V-BANK FILTER BED SCANNING
First Claim
1. A probe for scan testing a v-bank filter, comprising:
- a hollow body having an interior volume, a first end and a second end, the hollow body configured to extend between banks of a v-bank filter during testing;
an outlet formed at the second end of the body and adapted for coupling to a testing device the interior volume; and
a first plurality of apertures formed through the body and fluidly coupled to the interior volume.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally related to a method and apparatus foe scanning a v-bank filter. In one embodiment, an apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter includes a hollow body having first and second ends. An outlet, formed at the second end of the body, is adapted for coupling a testing device to an interior volume of the body. A plurality of holes are formed through the body and are fluidly coupled to the interior volume. In another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes inserting a probe having a plurality of sample ports into a filter adjacent a filter pack, and traversing the probe along the filter pack. In yet another embodiment, a method for scanning a v-bank filter includes scanning a slot of a v-bank filter with a probe, and collecting samples of gas passing through the filter an into the probe.
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22 Claims
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1. A probe for scan testing a v-bank filter, comprising:
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a hollow body having an interior volume, a first end and a second end, the hollow body configured to extend between banks of a v-bank filter during testing;
an outlet formed at the second end of the body and adapted for coupling to a testing device the interior volume; and
a first plurality of apertures formed through the body and fluidly coupled to the interior volume. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A probe for scan testing a v-bank filter comprising:
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an elongated hollow body sealed at a first end and having a port at a second end; and
a tapered slot formed through a wall of the body, wherein a wide end of the tapered slot is orientated towards the first end of the body.
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9. A method for testing a v-bank filter, comprising:
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inserting a probe having a plurality of sample ports between banks of filtration media of a v-bank filter; and
traversing the probe along one of the filter banks. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for testing a v-bank filter, comprising:
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providing a challenge to a v-bank filter having at least two adjacent banks of filter media arranged in a “
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configuration;
scanning a probe across an opening defined between the adjacent banks of filter media;
sampling air passing through the banks of filter media and into the probe; and
determining if a sample is indicative of a leak. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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