초록

A system for detecting fugitive emissions including emissions from valves and bolted flange connections. The system may include: (1) enclosures, for example, for valves and pipe flange connections, and (2) a detector in communication with said enclosures.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What we claimed is:] [1.] A system for the detection of fugitive emissions comprising:a set of enclosures for emission sites including pipe flange connections for receiving and collecting said emissions for detection by detectors of the system wherein the pipe flange connection enclosures encompas

[ What we claimed is:] [1.] A system for the detection of fugitive emissions comprising:a set of enclosures for emission sites including pipe flange connections for receiving and collecting said emissions for detection by detectors of the system wherein the pipe flange connection enclosures encompass the flange connections, said flange connections comprised of two joined pipe flanges with a gasket in the area between the two flanges, said pipe flange enclosures having an internal channel such that when the enclosure encompasses the pipe flange connection, the channel forms an enclosure around the gasket area between the joined pipe flanges; said pipe flange enclosures having at least one vent or port to provide non-pressure containing enclosures around said gasket areas by relieving any pressure therein; anda set of detectors for said enclosures, wherein the detectors for the pipe flange connection enclosures are attached such that they are in communication with the enclosed gasket area.