Underwater method and apparatus for detecting leaks in a metallic tank or pit liner plate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8573032
APP PUB NO 20100242576A1
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12732486

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A leak detecting apparatus for detecting flaws in a surface submerged in liquid is provided that includes a vacuum head for contacting the surface and forming a vacuum chamber filled with liquid between the surface and the vacuum head, the vacuum head including a multi-surface elastomer seal for contacting the surface; and a vacuum generator for pulling gas through a flaw in the surface into the vacuum head and to the gas separation chamber so as to displace the liquid from the gas separation chamber. A method for detecting flaws in a surface submerged in liquid is also provided.

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AREVA NP INC3315 OLD FOREST ROAD LYNCHBURG VA 24501

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Denne, Gregory Jacob Forest, US 1 2
McCann, James Edwin Lynchburg, US 1 2

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