METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING AND SEALING DRY FIT CONNECTIONS IN A PIPING ASSEMBLY

摘要

Systems and methods for evaluating a piping system for an improperly asse mbled fluid tight connection. Provided is a preferred joint assembly unable to hold fluid pressure in either one of a dry fit connection and partial sea l connection. The joint assembly includes a coupler to identify a leak. More specifically, the coupler includes a substantially tubular wall portion hav ing an outer surface, an inner surface and a channel disposed along one of t he inner and outer surfaces. The channel has a first configuration for carry ing a fluid between an interior of the piping system and an exterior of a pi ping system, and a second configuration to prevent fluid from being carried between the interior and the exterior of the piping system. The channel is f urther preferably convertible from the first configuration to the second con figuration in the presence of a minimum amount of sealant material.