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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2024
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2021
Applicant:
Vista Precision Solutions, Inc., Richland, WA (US);
Inventors:
Joseph W. Maresca, Jr., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Stephen D. Ford, Tipp City, OH (US);
Douglas W. Mann, Tipp City, OH (US);
Assignee:
Vista Precision Solutions, Inc., Richland, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 17/00 (2006.01); G01M 3/24 (2006.01); G01N 29/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G01N 17/00 (2013.01); G01M 3/24 (2013.01); G01N 29/14 (2013.01); G01N 2291/02854 (2013.01); G01N 2291/2695 (2013.01);
Abstract
A method and apparatuses to extend the time interval between out-of-service, in-tank inspections while insuring structural integrity using a risk-based, Bayesian statistical approach comprised of a passing leak detection test, determining that the tank is not leaking, estimating a thickness of the tank floor to estimate a corrosion rate, and conducting a risk assessment using the result of the leak detection test, the corrosion rate and thickness of the tank floor, and statistical data of tank failures.