Full spectrum fluorescent dye composition for the optimization of leak detection processes
First Claim
1. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a working fluid for detecting sites of fluid leakage, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the working fluid, the working fluid being selected from the group consisting of heavy lubricants and transmission fluids and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 1.5:
- 1 to about 0.5;
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Abstract
A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications is provided which is responsive to a broad range of UVA, blue, and UVA-blue light sources. The composition comprises a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the fluid. A fluorescent dye composition is also provided that is effective for all automotive working fluids, including heavy lubricants and transmission fluids, synthetic lubricants and internal combustion oils, refrigerants, liquid and gaseous fuels, and hydraulic fluids. A fluorescent dye composition is also provided containing only a combination of perylene dye and naphthalimide dye.
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19 Claims
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1. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a working fluid for detecting sites of fluid leakage, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the working fluid, the working fluid being selected from the group consisting of heavy lubricants and transmission fluids and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 1.5:
- 1 to about 0.5;
1. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
- 1 to about 0.5;
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4. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a working fluid for detecting sites of fluid leakage, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the fluid, the working fluid being selected from the group consisting of synthetic lubricants and internal combustion oils and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 4:
- 1 to about 1.5;
1. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6)
- 1 to about 1.5;
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7. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a working fluid for detecting sites of fluid leakage, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the fluid, the working fluid being selected from the group consisting of liquid fuels, gaseous fuels, and hydraulic fluids and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 20:
- 1 to about 2.3;
1. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
- 1 to about 2.3;
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10. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a working fluid for detecting sites of fluid leakage the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the working fluid, and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 3:
- 1 to about 1.5;
1. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
- 1 to about 1.5;
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13. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid used as a refrigerant, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the refrigerant, and the hydrocarbon-based fluid is a polyalkylene glycol and the volumetric ratio of the naphthalimide dye to the perylene dye in the composition is in the range from about 19:
- 1 to about 5.7;
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- 1 to about 5.7;
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14. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid used as a refrigerant, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye, a naphthalimide dye, and a hydrocarbon-based fluid, wherein the combination of the perylene dye, the naphthalimide dye and the hydrocarbon-based fluid are miscible in the refrigerant, and the hydrocarbon-based fluid is a polyolester and the volumetric ratio of the naphthalimide dye to the perylene dye in the composition is in the range from about 5.7:
- 1 to about 1.5;
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- 1 to about 1.5;
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15. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye and a naphthalimide dye, wherein the combination of the perylene dye and the naphthalimide dye are miscible in the fluid, and the fluid is selected from the group consisting of heavy lubricants and transmission fluids and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 1.5:
- 1 to about 0.5;
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- 1 to about 0.5;
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16. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye and a naphthalimide dye, wherein the combination of the perylene dye and the naphthalimide dye are miscible in the fluid, and the fluid is selected from the group consisting of synthetic lubricants and internal combustion oils, the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 4:
- 1 to about 1.5;
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- 1 to about 1.5;
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17. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye and a naphthalimide dye, wherein the combination of the perylene dye and the naphthalimide dye are miscible in the fluid, and the fluid is selected from the group consisting of liquid fuels, gaseous fuels, and hydraulic fluids and the volumetric ratio of the perylene dye to the naphthalimide dye in the composition is in the range from about 20:
- 1 to about 2.3;
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- 1 to about 2.3;
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18. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications, the composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye and a naphthalimide dye, wherein the combination of the perylene dye and the naphthalimide dye are miscible in the fluid, and the fluid is a refrigerant that employs a polyalkylene glycol as a system lubricant and the volumetric ratio of the naphthalimide dye to the perylene dye in the composition is in the range from about 19:
- 1 to about 5.7;
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- 1 to about 5.7;
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19. A fluorescent dye composition for inclusion in a fluid for leak detection applications, th e composition comprising a mixture of a perylene dye and a naphthalimide dye, wherein the combination of the perylene and the naphthalimide dye are miscible in the fluid, and the fluid is a refrigerant that employs a polyolester as a system lubricant and the volumetric ratio of the naphthalimide dye to the perylene dye in the composition is in the range from about 5.7:
- 1 to about 1.5;
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- 1 to about 1.5;
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