System and method for detecting leaks in a fluid filled vessel
A leak detecting device for a fluid filled vessel including a housing, a clamp, a resilient member, and an opening. The housing has a continuous perimeter edge sized to extend around an underwater surface, the housing forming a hollow interior. The clamp secures to the housing. The resilient member secures to the perimeter edge of the housing and is adapted to contact and form a seal between the housing and the underwater surface. The opening is formed through an entirety of a wall of the housing, wherein the opening is accessible from an exterior of the housing.
1. A leak detecting device for a fluid filled vessel comprising:
a housing having a continuous perimeter edge sized to extend around an underwater surface, the housing forming a hollow interior;
a clamp secured to the housing, wherein the clamp comprises:
a rigid elongated portion fixedly secured to the housing, and
a clamp portion secured to the elongated portion and adjustable to increase or decrease a distance between an engaging surface of the clamp portion and the underwater surface;
a resilient member secured to the perimeter edge of the housing and adapted to contact and form a seal between the housing and the underwater surface; and
an opening through an entirety of a wall of the housing, wherein the opening is accessible from an exterior of the housing.
2. The leak detecting device according to claim 1 wherein the housing is made of a transparent material.
3. The leak detecting device according to claim 1 wherein the housing is made of an opaque material.
4. The leak detecting device according to claim 1 wherein the opening is adapted to allow a user to view a flow of a dye through the opening for leak detection purposes.
5. The leak detecting device according to claim 1 further comprising a flexible pipe having a first end adapted to receive a dye and a second end in fluid communication with the opening.
6. The leak detecting device according to claim 1 wherein the clamp further comprises:
a trigger configured to move the clamp portion relative to the elongated portion.
7. The leak detecting device according to claim 1 further comprising:
a flow meter coupled to the opening to indicate a flow of fluid into or out of the interior of the housing.
8. The leak detecting device according to claim 7 wherein the flow meter is transparent to allow a user to view a flow of a dye past the flow meter.