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Method of repairing hidden leaks in tubesA method of repairing a tubular assembly in which access to a defect in the tube is limited includes the steps of cutting an opening in the tube on the side opposite the defect so as to expose the defect from the inside of the tube. A tubular insert is inserted into the tube to cover the defect and is secured in place by means of brazing or welding. The remaining space between the opening and insert is closed by means of close-out patches which are welded or brazed to both the insert and the tube. The result is a permanent repair having great structural integrity.
Document ID
19860023264
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Duesberg, J. D.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Mills, R. C., Sr.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
August 12, 1986
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
86N32736
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-4,605,155|NASA-CASE-MFS-19796-1
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-770920
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