DEVICE FOR MEASURING AND NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF PIPE LINE MATERIAL Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: measuring and nondestructive testing of materials. SUBSTANCE: device includes cylindrical carrier for sensors located over its circumferential periphery, hermetic housing articulated with carrier and used for holding information processing unit and power supply unit which are connected with sensors. Carrier is made in form of radially spring-loaded holders which are interconnected together. Each holder is provided with longitudinal recess where sensors are mounted. Carrier includes collar whose diameter slightly exceeds diameter of pipe line under test. Collar is located in tail portion of carrier forming clearance between it and holders; it is provided with through holes; each through hole is connected with head portion of recess of respective holder by means of pipe line. EFFECT: enhanced reliability of measurements. 4 cl, 4 dwg