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Rapid leak detection with liquid crystalsSmall leaks in vacuum lines are detected by applying liquid-crystal coating, warming suspected area, and observing color change due to differential cooling by leak jet. Technique is used on inside or outside walls of vacuum-jacketed lines.
Document ID
19780000084
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Heisman, R. M. (Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Iceland, W. F. (Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Ruppe, E. P. (Rockwell Intern. Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-13804
Accession Number
78B10084
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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