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Title: In-Situ Leak Testing And Replacement Of Glovebox Isolator, Or Containment Unit Gloves

Abstract

A test plug for in-situ testing a glove installed in a glovebox is provided that uses a top plate and a base plate, and a diametrically expandable sealing mechanism fitting between the two plates. The sealing mechanism engages the base plate to diametrically expand when the variable distance between the top plate and the bottom plate is reduced. An inlet valve included on the top plate is used to introducing a pressurized gas to the interior of the glove, and a pressure gauge located on the top plate is used to monitor the interior glove pressure.

Inventors:
 [1];  [1];  [2]
  1. Santa Fe, NM
  2. (Los Alamos, NM)
Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
879930
Patent Number(s):
6810715
Application Number:
10/357823
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California (Los Alamos, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01M - TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-36
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Castro, Julio M, Macdonald, John M, and Steckle, Jr., Warren P. In-Situ Leak Testing And Replacement Of Glovebox Isolator, Or Containment Unit Gloves. United States: N. p., 2004. Web.
Castro, Julio M, Macdonald, John M, & Steckle, Jr., Warren P. In-Situ Leak Testing And Replacement Of Glovebox Isolator, Or Containment Unit Gloves. United States.
Castro, Julio M, Macdonald, John M, and Steckle, Jr., Warren P. Tue . "In-Situ Leak Testing And Replacement Of Glovebox Isolator, Or Containment Unit Gloves". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/879930.
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author = {Castro, Julio M and Macdonald, John M and Steckle, Jr., Warren P.},
abstractNote = {A test plug for in-situ testing a glove installed in a glovebox is provided that uses a top plate and a base plate, and a diametrically expandable sealing mechanism fitting between the two plates. The sealing mechanism engages the base plate to diametrically expand when the variable distance between the top plate and the bottom plate is reduced. An inlet valve included on the top plate is used to introducing a pressurized gas to the interior of the glove, and a pressure gauge located on the top plate is used to monitor the interior glove pressure.},
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journal = {},
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place = {United States},
year = {2004},
month = {11}
}

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