Apparatus for inspecting piping
An inspection rabbit is described for inspecting piping systems having severe bends therein. The rabbit consists of a flexible, modular body containing a miniaturized eddy current inspection probe, a self-contained power supply for proper operation of the rabbit, an outer surface that allows ease of movement through piping systems and means for transmitting data generated by the inspection device. The body is preferably made of flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing or, alternatively, silicone rubber with a shrink wrapping of polytetrafluoroethylene (TEFLON{trademark}). The body is formed to contain the power supply, preferably a plurality of batteries, and a spool of communication wire that connects to a data processing computer external to the piping system. 6 figures.
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Savannah River Co
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,398,560/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-089,679
- OSTI ID:
- 35062
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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