Detecting leaks in a fluid cooling system by sensing for a drop of fluid pressure in the system

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention relate to detecting leaks in a fluid cooling system. One aspect of the present invention concerns an apparatus for detecting leaks in a fluid cooling system that includes a pressure exerting device for applying a pressure on a supply hose and a return hose of the cooling system, and a pressure gauge coupled to the pressure exerting device for detecting a drop of fluid pressure in the cooling system while the pressure is applied. The drop of fluid pressure indicates that there may be a leak in the cooling system.

主权项

1. An apparatus for detecting leaks in a flexible hose portion of a fluid cooling system, the apparatus comprising:
a pressure exerting device for applying pressure on a flexible hose portion of the fluid cooling system; an upper clamp and a lower clamp located on opposite sides of the flexible hose portion, the lower clamp contacting the flexible hose portion and the upper clamp separated from the flexible hose portion by a space; a connector joining the lower clamp to the upper clamp; and a pressure gauge on a block located on the upper clamp and coupled to the pressure exerting device for detecting a drop of fluid pressure in the fluid cooling system while pressure is applied, the drop of fluid pressure indicating a leak in the fluid cooling system.