Abstract: A method of testing pipe sections at an oil rig floor by means of an internal pipe testing tool and a pressurized gas containing helium in a ratio of helium to a carrier gas of at least about 1:2856 by volume. The gas is pressurized in a hydraulic accumulator remote from the rig floor. The pressurized gas actuates the test tool at substantially the same pressure as is used for testing the pipe section. A flexible enclosure confines the test gas which leaks from the pipe section. The enclosure define a substantially annular chamber around the area to be tested to confine leakage test gas to prevent its dissipation into the atmosphere. An aperture is provided in the enclosure to permit a sensing probe to be inserted into the annular chamber between the enclosure and the pipe section to sense the presence of test gas.

Abstract: A method of testing pipe sections at an oil rig floor by means of an internal pipe testing tool and a pressurized gas containing helium in a ratio of helium to a carrier gas of at least about 1:2856 by volume. The gas is pressurized in a hydraulic accumulator remote from the rig floor. The pressurized gas actuates the test tool at substantially the same pressure as is used for testing the pipe section. A flexible enclosure confines the test gas which leaks from the pipe section. The enclosure defines a substantially annular chamber around the area to be tested to confine leakage test gas to prevent its dissipation into the atmosphere. An aperture is provided in the enclosure to permit a sensing probe to be inserted into the annular chamber between the enclosure and the pipe section to sense the presence of test gas.

Abstract: A method of testing pipe sections at an oil rig floor by means of an internal pipe testing tool and a pressurized gas containing helium in a ratio of helium to a carrier gas of at least about 1:2856 by volume. The gas is pressurized in a hydraulic accumulator remote from the rig floor. The pressurized gas actuates the test tool at substantially the same pressure as is used for testing the pipe section. A flexible enclosure confines the test gas which leaks from the pipe section. The enclosure defines a substantially annular chamber around the area to be tested to confine leakage test gas to prevent its dissipation into the atmosphere. An aperture is provided in the enclosure to permit a sensing probe to be inserted into the annular chamber between the enclosure and the pipe section to sense the presence of test gas.

Abstract: A pipe testing tool in the form of an elongated tubular member positionable within a pipe and which includes spaced, radially expandable sealing rings to contact the inner surface of the pipe and define at test section. The tool includes a through bore to carry pressurizing fluid which is used to cause the sealing rings to expand and then to pressurize the test section for leakage testing. A radial conduit from the through bore provides communication with a movable cylinder to compress the sealing rings and an escape chamber is provided to permit pressure release of trapped air between the cylinder and the sealing rings. The radial conduit is preferably spaced at least two conduit diameters away from a threaded portion to reduce stress concentrations and thereby avoid failure of the tool due to flexing during handling and use thereof.

Abstract: An enclosure to define a substantially annular chamber around a conduit to be tested for leakage, and to confine a liquid to permit the visual detection of gas bubbles indicative of a gas leak in the conduit. The enclosure is sleeve-like and includes two body members pivotable about a longitudinal hinge to permit quick attachment to and removal from a pipe section. A longitudinal seal is provided and a radial seal extends from corresponding ends of the body members to define the bottom wall of the enclosure and to sealingly engage the pipe.

Abstract: A portable hydrostatic test apparatus for pressure testing fluid system components. Hydraulic fluid is pressurized and serves as the pressure source for imposing a desired test pressure on a water filled system. The apparatus includes a pneumatically operated control valve to control a directional control valve in the hydraulic system. The several valves in the hydraulic system are mounted on and interconnected through an internally ported manifold to eliminate hoses.