Patent ID: 7628056
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: G01M

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for internally pressure testing pipe, comprising: a frame; a mandrel secured to said frame and adapted to receive a pipe thereon such that a gap exists between an outer surface of said mandrel and an inner surface of the pipe; a first end cap disposed on said outer surface proximal a first end of said mandrel; a second end cap connected to a second end of said mandrel, a first portion of said second end cap being disposed within said mandrel and a second portion of said second end cap abutting said second end of said mandrel; first and second seal members disposed between said first and second end caps and the first and second pipe ends, respectively, such that said first and second seal members abut respective ends of the pipe disposed on said mandrel; and a line in fluid communication with said gap to fill said gap with a testing fluid.