Apparatus and method for inspection of tubes in a boiler

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9146215
APP PUB NO 20130081486A1
SERIAL NO

13621923

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An apparatus and method for inspection of tubes in a boiler is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sensor adapted to generate and detect guided-waves and a mechanical device adapted to reach into a tube bundle and clamp the sensor onto an interior tube selected for inspection. The mechanical device includes a housing adapted to contain the sensor and an air cylinder adapted to actuate the housing to allow the housing to clamp onto the interior tube.

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ELECTRIC POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC1300 WEST W T HARRIS BOULEVARD CHARLOTTE NC 28262

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Capps, Matthew San Antonio, US 2 2
Crane, James San Antonio, US 3 27
Kwun, Hegeon San Antonio, US 48 1280
Walker, Stanley M Midland, US 2 2

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