A gas leakage meter (100) for use onsite in a process plant comprises a housing (110) with an inlet (101), an outlet (102) and an inlet nozzle (111) fluidly connected to a unit to be tested (3) through a downstream connector (1040) and to the inlet (101), the housing (110) being filled with a liquid to a level (10). An inclined pipe (120) is arranged such that, in use, test gas released from the inlet nozzle (111) raises through a liquid and the inclined pipe (120) to a gas-collecting chamber (122) at an upper end of the inclined pipe. (120). The gas-collecting chamber (122) has a gas release valve (150; 170) for releasing test gas before a test period. Embodiments where the inclined pipe (120) is mounted on a pivot and alternative gas release valves (150, 170) are also disclosed.
G01M 3/06 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
G01M 3/32 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for containers, e.g. radiators
A portable system (100) for testing a valve (3) in a process plant. At least one upstream (102) or downstream (104) connector permits fluid contact to a respective upstream isolation valve (2) or a downstream isolation valve (4). A summation technique enables detection and quantification of a small leakage (20, 40) through either isolation valve (2, 4) during testing or certification of the valve (3). A portable computer (110) runs a controller (120) for automatic testing or certification. The controller (120) supports branching into separate diagnostic routines depending on measurements from sensors (122, 124). A security system (130) ensures reliable and confidential measurement data, and facilitates certification. Areas of use include chemical factories, offshore platforms for producing hydrocarbons and treatment plants aboard ships.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
A gas leakage meter (100) for use onsite in a process plant comprises a housing (110) with an inlet (101), an outlet (102) and an inlet nozzle (111) fluidly connected to a unit to be tested (3) through a downstream connector (1040) and to the inlet (101), the housing (110) being filled with a liquid to a level (10). An inclined pipe (120) is arranged such that, in use, test gas released from the inlet nozzle (111) raises through a liquid and the inclined pipe (120) to a gas-collecting chamber (122) at an upper end of the inclined pipe. (120). The gas-collecting chamber (122) has a gas release valve (150; 170) for releasing test gas before a test period. Embodiments where the inclined pipe (120) is mounted on a pivot and alternative gas release valves (150, 170) are also disclosed.
G01M 3/06 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool
G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
A portable system (100) for testing a valve (3) in a process plant. At least one upstream (102) or downstream (104) connector permits fluid contact to a respective upstream isolation valve (2) or a downstream isolation valve (4). A summation technique enables detection and quantification of a small leakage (20, 40) through either isolation valve (2, 4) during testing or certification of the valve (3). A portable computer (110) runs a controller (120) for automatic testing or certification. The controller (120) supports branching into separate diagnostic routines depending on measurements from sensors (122, 124). A security system (130) ensures reliable and confidential measurement data, and facilitates certification. Areas of use include chemical factories, offshore platforms for producing hydrocarbons and treatment plants aboard ships.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
A portable system (100) for testing a valve (3) in a process plant. At least one upstream (102) or downstream (104) connector permits fluid contact to a respective upstream isolation valve (2) or a downstream isolation valve (4). A summation technique enables detection and quantification of a small leakage (20, 40) through either isolation valve (2, 4) during testing or certification of the valve (3). A portable computer (110) runs a controller (120) for automatic testing or certification. The controller (120) supports branching into separate diagnostic routines depending on measurements from sensors (122, 124). A security system (130) ensures reliable and confidential measurement data, and facilitates certification. Areas of use include chemical factories, offshore platforms for producing hydrocarbons and treatment plants aboard ships.
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01M 3/28 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors for valves
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