Abstract: A leak test arrangement having a leak calibration device is disclosed. The calibration device is connected into communication with the leak test arrangement and provides a controlled source (sink) of fluid at a predetermined amount. The calibration includes a substantially sealed volume of fluid in fluid communication with the test arrangement and a control arrangement for heating and/or cooling the volume to produce the source (sink) of the calibrator.

Abstract: A leak test arrangement having a leak calibration device is disclosed. The calibration device is connected into communication with the leak test arrangement and provides a controlled source (sink) of fluid at a predetermined amount. The calibration includes a substantially sealed volume of fluid in fluid communication with the test arrangement and a control arrangement for heating and/or cooling the volume to produce the source (sink) of the calibrator.

Abstract: Particularly in the fuel injector art, two components may define a high pressure space that is sealed against leakage via a planar sealing land between the two components. If a leak develops in the planar contact area between the two components, it can act to wedge the two components apart, which tends to exacerbate the leakage problem, and so on. Since some leakage between the two components is almost inevitable for a variety of reasons known in the art, a strategy that arrests the leak before it can produce the component separating wedge affect would be beneficial. This can be accomplished by positioning a leak arrest volume, which may be vented, around a majority of the perimeter of the high pressure space. The usage of a leak arrest volume finds particular application in fuel injectors, especially a class of common rail fuel injectors that are maintained at high pressure during prolonged periods between injection events.

Abstract: Particularly in the fuel injector art, two components may define a high pressure space that is sealed against leakage via a planar sealing land between the two components. If a leak develops in the planar contact area between the two components, it can act to wedge the two components apart, which tends to exacerbate the leakage problem, and so on. Since some leakage between the two components is almost inevitable for a variety of reasons known in the art, a strategy that arrests the leak before it can produce the component separating wedge affect would be beneficial. This can be accomplished by positioning a leak arrest volume, which may be vented, around a majority of the perimeter of the high pressure space. The usage of a leak arrest volume finds particular application in fuel injectors, especially a class of common rail fuel injectors that are maintained at high pressure during prolonged periods between injection events.