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System and method for non-destructive testing of railroad rails using ultrasonic apparatuses mounted within fluid-filled tires maintained at constant temperatures

  • US 9,429,545 B2
  • Filed: 05/23/2014
  • Issued: 08/30/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A tire comprising:

  • at least one ultrasonic transducer suspended within the tire; and

    a heat exchanger suspended within the tire,wherein the tire is substantially filled with a liquid, andwherein the heat exchanger is adapted to receive a flow of a heat transfer medium from an external source for regulating a temperature of the liquid.

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