Patent ID: 7134322
Filing Date: 2006-11-14
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
1. A method for locating one or more leaks in a power generating system while the power generating system is online, the method comprising: adding an amount of a detectable gas to a cooling system of a power generating system while the power generating system is online, the detectable gas being capable of absorbing light having one or more particular properties, the amount of the detectable gas added to the cooling system resulting in a gas mixture inside the cooling system having a volume approximately 5% of which comprises the detectable gas; directing light comprising the one or more particular properties at a section of the power generating system; and viewing the section of the power generating system to determine whether detectable gas emanating from the section of the power generating system is absorbing light directed at the section of the power generating system, the detectable gas emanating from the section of the power generating system indicating a leak in the power generating system.