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Pipeline and leak locater and method

  • US 4,016,748 A
  • Filed: 11/10/1975
  • Issued: 04/12/1977
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/10/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of detecting a leak in a conduit, said method comprising;

  • flowing a fluid through said conduit at super-atmospheric pressure,placing within said conduit a floatable leak sensor which is responsive to pressure, velocity and turbulence differentials caused by a leak in said conduit,moving said leak sensor through said conduit along with said fluid, said floatable leak sensor automatically stopping movement through said conduit

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