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Measuring Small Leak HolesHole sizes deduced from pressure measurements. Measuring apparatus consists of pitot tube attached to water-filled manometer. Compartment tested is pressurized with air. Pitot probe placed at known distance from leak. Dynamic pressure of jet measured at that point and static pressure measured in compartment. Useful in situations in which small leaks are tolerable but large leaks are not.
Document ID
19830000063
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Koch, D. E.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Stephenson, J. G.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1983
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 7
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20113
Accession Number
83B10063
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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