Remote inspection and leak detection of mobile fuel tanks

Abstract

Disclosed herein are aspects of methods to remotely deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest on a gaseous fluid tank that is enclosed in a housing whereby an illumination system cooperates with the fluid delivery and an imaging system to acquire and / or capture images of the area of interest to inspect and check for leaks of gaseous fluid from said tank visa vie areas(s) of bubbles of said aqueous fluid caused by a leak of gaseous fluid.

Description

PATENT APPLICATIONFOR REMOTE INSPECTION AND LEAK DETECTION OF MOBILE FUEL TANKS TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application is a PCT Application, which claims priority to US Provisional Application No. 63 / 780,075, filed on March 28, 2025, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND

[0002] This disclosure generally relates to systems, devices and methods for remote inspection and leak testing of fuel tanks.

[0003] Gaseous fuel tanks are becoming commonplace on roadways. Such fuels are known to reduce carbon emission and air pollution. Standards for inspection of such tanks to identify and address damage, wear over time and leaks are codified in at least FMVSS 304. Labelling requirements include the notice “This container should be visually inspected for damage and deterioration after a motor vehicle accident or fire, and either (a) at least every 12 months when installed on a vehicle with a GTWR greater than 4,536 kg, or (b) at least every 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, when installed on a vehicle with a GVWR less than or equal to 4,536 kg. ” Such inspection is expensive and may even become cost prohibitive.

[0004] Figures I and 2 are an overview of a tractor 10 (cab) and trailer 20 arrangement with a cover or enclosure 30 over a rack 40 of gaseous fuel tanks 50. Traditional systems of enclosures 30 shroud said gaseous fuel vessels on a vehicle.

[0005] Housings or enclosures both improve laminar airflow during driving. Racks and fuel tanks or vessels have valves, controllers and other balance of plant items which benefit from protection within an enclosure. Such gaseous fuel vessels transported on highways are subject to a plethora of highway regulations which include the need for regular inspections. What is apparent is the large quantify of threaded fasteners 65 are utilized through threaded holes 60 to construct the enclosure. If the enclosure cannot be disassembled without lifting it107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 over the rack and tanks it will require additional equipment and is antithetical to the necessary required inspections thereby taking vehicles out of service due to delays in inspecting for safety requirements.

[0006] Each fastener must be fitted into a matching receptacle and each of which must be removed to remove the panels of the shroud or cover. Moreover, after a shroud has been removed to allow inspection of gaseous fuel system the fasteners each have to be reinserted and connected at a predetermined torque level to assure the public that the shroud or part thereof cannot come loose from a vehicle travelling on a highway. Further, should any fasteners by cross fastened or in some way damage the threaded receptacle and / or the fastener may require further inspection to determine the corrective procedure. The above scenario can lead to time delay and costly corrective measures. It is therefore a desideratum to have a system, method and / or device to simplify such inspection and testing / validation.DISCLOSURE

[0007] This disclosure of aspects of methods, devices and systems includes utilizing power provided directly from a mobile vehicle battery to utilizing imaging devices (still, video or both) as a first line of inspection and / or testing. By utilizing one or more imaging devices (including those able to collect and stream moving or video images uncompressed and in compressed form) and in some instances sensor(s) may be part of the system to monitor conditions such as fluid available to use in the integrity inspection and testing and alert if said fluid is below a threshold and whether illumination provided is above a minimal threshold. In some instances, illumination including but not limited to full spectrum, less than full spectrum, visible spectrum. UV spectrum, infrared spectrum or any combination thereof is provided via at least one of imagining devices with integrated illumination means or separate illumination means such as LED devices. In some instances, a mobile vehicle system may include one or more displays (which may be a part of a vehicle instrument cluster) or may be akin to a tablet, or laptop to process and display said images / video which are in close physical proximity to the mobile vehicle.

[0008] In other instances, the system includes at least one of vehicle mounted microprocessors which receive / process the imaging data from the one or more imaging devices and are configured to at least one of the transmit imaging data to one or more local displays, servers, processors and / or databases for at least one of use, storage and analysis.- 2 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302

[0009] In other instances, the system includes at least one of vehicle mounted microprocessors and imaging device which are in signal communication with a network whereby said imaging information / data may be transmitted to remote displays, servers, processors and / or databases for at least one of use, storage and analysis.

[0010] The imaging and / or sensor data is processed, reviewed and / or utilized to confirm integrity and / or testing, alert or alarm if a condition that exceeds a predetermined threshold is identified such as images which indicate a leak of gaseous fluid, loss of aqueous fluid, failure of an imaging device or illumination means used to investigate the potential leakage.

[0011] Disclosed herein are aspects of systems, devices and methods to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure the method comprising placing at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a rack within an enclosure; providing inlet / outlet fluid connections on one end of said at least one tank; forming an area of interest for illumination, fluid deliver}' and imaging of the area of interest; placing at least one fluid spray head on one of the inside wall of the enclosure and the rack configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest; placing at least one imaging device on one of the inside wall of the enclosure and the rack configured to capture images at the area of interest on the area of interest; placing at least on illumination means on one of the inside wall of the enclosure, the rack and the imaging device configured to provide light to the area of interest; connecting a reservoir of aqueous fluid via fluid connection lines to the at least one fluid spray head; providing a means to distribute fluid to the fluid connection lines; and, placing at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device to control the delivery of light, aqueous fluid and image capture of the area of interest. In some instances, the method further comprising delivering captured images to at least one of the display, server and database.

[0012] Placing at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a rack within an enclosure; providing inlet / outlet fluid connections on one end of said at least one tank; forming an area of interest for illumination, fluid delivery and imaging of the area of interest; placing at least one fluid spray head on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest; placing at least one imaging device on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack configured to capture images at the area of interest- 3 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 on the area of interest; placing at least one illumination means on one of the inside walls of the enclosure, the rack and the imaging device configured to provide light to the area of interest; connecting a reservoir of aqueous fluid via fluid connection lines to the at least one fluid spray head; providing a means to distribute fluid to the fluid connection lines; and, placing at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device to control the delivery7of light, aqueous fluid and image capture of the area of interest. In some instances, this method further comprises delivering captured images to at least one of the display, server and database.

[0013] Disclosed herein are aspects of systems, devices and methods of control of delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure utilized to check integrity of gaseous tanks and in particular to check for leaks or the absence of leaks. Aspects include but are not limited to placing at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a rack within an enclosure; placing at least one fluid delivery means on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest; placing at least one imaging device configured to capture and distribute images of an area of interest (AOI) within the enclosure; placing at least one illumination means on at least one of the inside walls of the enclosure, the rack and the imaging device configured to provide light to the area of interest; and, placing at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device.

[0014] In some instances at least one of said imaging device and said controller is configured to deliver captured images of the AOI to at least one of a display, server and database. In some instances the fluid delivery means is at least one fluid spray head. In some instances the at least one imaging device has an area of imaging (AOI) which is configured to focus on and / or capture images of the area of interest. In some instances the area of imaging (AOI) is adjustable to zoom in or out which is configured to focus on and / or capture images of the area of interest. In some instances the area of imaging (AOI) is movable to alter the imaging area. In some instances the controller is configured to control the illumination means, the delivery of aqueous fluid and the imaging device. In some instances the images are delivered to via a w ired or wireless connection. In some instances

[0015] Disclosed herein are aspects of systems, devices and methods of control of delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure utilized to check integrity- 4 - 107991.17530214914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 of gaseous tanks and in particular to check for leaks or the absence of leaks. Aspects include but are not limited to placing at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a rack within an enclosure; placing at least one fluid delivery means on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest; placing at least one imaging device configured to capture and distribute images of an area of interest (AOI) within the enclosure; placing at least one illumination means on at least one of the inside walls of the enclosure, the rack and the imaging device configured to provide light to the area of interest; placing at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device and identifying whether the delivered images have at least one of the absence of bubbles, still bubbles and moving bubbles. In some instances the at least one imaging device is placed on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack. In some instances a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with at least one fluid delivery means.

[0016] Disclosed herein are aspects of systems, devices and methods of control of delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of in an enclosed space, aspects include but are not limited to an enclosure having interior walls and at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a structure within an enclosure. At least one fluid delivery means on at least one of the interior walls of the enclosure and the structure configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest. At least one illumination means on at least one of the interior walls of the enclosure and the structure. At least one imaging device configured to capture and distribute images of an area of interest (AOI) within the enclosure, wherein the illumination means is configured to provide light to the area of interest; and, wherein said illumination, fluid delivery and image capture is used for integrity inspection.

[0017] In some instances at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device. In some instances a computing device configured to be in signal communication with at least the controller. In some instances at least one sensor configured to be in signal communication with at least one of the controller and computing device. In some instances the sensor(s) monitor at least fluid available to use in the integrity inspection and testing.

[0018] In some instances if one or more of said fluid and said illumination is below a threshold and alert or alarm is triggered. In some instances illumination includes but not- 5 - 107991.17530214914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 limited to full spectrum, less than full spectrum, visible spectrum, UV spectrum, infrared spectrum or any combination. In some instances said imaging of the AOI is transmitted to remote displays, servers, processors and / or databases for at least one of use, storage and analysis.FIGURES

[0019] The present application is further understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the subject matter, there are show n in the drawings exemplary aspects of the subject matter; how- ever, the presently disclosed subject matter is not limited to the specific methods, devices, and systems disclosed. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 is a traditional tractor and trailer with an enclosure (prior art) over a fuel rack with fuel cylinders;

[0021] Figure 2 is a traditional enclosure (prior art) over a fuel rack with fuel cylinders;

[0022] Figure 3 is a top view- of a gaseous fuel tank in a rack showing an area of interest and aspects of inspection for remote testing and / or inspection for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel;

[0023] Figure 4 illustrates multiple tanks in a rack and aspects of the remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel;

[0024] Figures 5A-5D illustrate a front view of multiple tanks in a rack within an enclosure and aspects of the remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel;

[0025] Figures 6A-6C illustrate a view- of an area of interest for remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity' of tanks transporting gaseous fuel shown in Figure 5A;

[0026] Figure 7 shows aspects of the control system for remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel which are not intended to and should not be used as limiting the disclosure.- 6 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302

[0027] Figure 8 is a flow diagram of aspects of the control system for remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel.

[0028] Aspects of the disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout, unless specified otherwise.FURTHER DISCLOSURE

[0029] Figures 3-7 disclosed remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel. Gaseous fuel tanks require inspections during their lifetime of operation based on general safety and specific regulations. Disclosed herein are aspects of a novel remote inspection and / or testing methods and systems to support such necessary7inspection remotely. Remote inspection / testing is invaluable as it both saves countless hours of labor removing enclosure (said enclosures provide aerodynamics, protection from dirt and security for said tanks) from around rack(s) transporting gaseous fuels. Rather than requiring disassembly or removal of an enclosure 30, the disclosed system and method use remote visualization and testing to inspect / test the areas of interest 100 at the end 52 of tanks wherein inlet / outlet fluid connections 200 are affixed.

[0030] It is appreciated by those skilled in the art that some of the circuits, components, controllers, modules, and / or devices of the system disclosed in the present application are described as being in signal communication with each other, where signal communication refers to any type of communication and / or connection between the circuits, components, modules, and / or devices that allows a circuit, component, module, and / or device to pass and / or receive signals and / or information from another circuit, component, module, and / or device. The communication and / or connection may be along any signal path between the circuits, components, modules, and / or devices that allow signals and / or information to pass from one circuit, component, module, and / or device to another and includes wireless or wired signal paths. The signal paths may be physical such as, for example, conductive wires, electromagnetic wave guides, attached and / or electromagnetic or mechanically coupled terminals, semi-conductive or dielectric materials or devices, or other similar physical connections or couplings. Additionally, signal paths may be non-physical such as free-space- 7 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 (in the case of electromagnetic propagation) or information paths through digital components where communication information is passed from one circuit, component, module, and / or device to another in varying analog and / or digital formats without passing through a direct electromagnetic connection. These information paths may also include analog-to-digital conversions ("ADC"), digital-to-analog ("DAC") conversions, data transformations such as, for example, fast Fourier transforms ("FFTs"), time-to-frequency conversations, frequency -to-time conversions, database mapping, signal processing steps, coding, modulations, demodulations, etc. The controller devices and smart devices disclosed herein operate with memory and processors whereby code is executed during processes to transform data, the computing devices run on a processor (such as, for example, controller or other processor that is not shown) which may include a central processing unit ("CPU"), digital signal processor ("DSP"), application specific integrated circuit ("ASIC"), field programmable gate array ("FPGA"), microprocessor, etc. Alternatively, portions DCA devices may also be or include hardware devices such as logic circuitry, a CPU, a DSP, ASIC, FPGA, etc. and may include hardware and software capable of receiving and sending information.

[0031] Figure 4 is a side view of aspects of remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel. In some instances, a gas sensor 80 to measure PPM of the gaseous fluid being transported is within the enclosure. Figure 4-6C illustrate aspects of the aqueous fluid dispensing subsystem 300 whereby an aqueous fluid is provided within a reser oir 302 which may have a fluid level sensor 304 in fluid communication therewith. A fluid control unit 306 which uses a means such as, but not limited to, one or more of pumps, motors, pressure to move aqueous fluid out of the reservoir and distributes it via fluid connection lines 308A-308C. In some instance the fluid control unit distributes aqueous fluid to each fluid connection line simultaneously and in other instances the fluid control unit distributes aqueous fluid to any one or two of the fluid connection lines 308A-308C. At least one controller 310 in signal communication with the fluid control unit controls said fluid control unit. At least one fluid spray head 320 is in fluid communication with each of said fluid connection lines.

[0032] Figures 5A-5D is a front view of aspects of remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel illustrating operation of fluid distribution and imaging for leak detection and testing.- 8 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302

[0033] Fluid spray heads distribute a shower of fluid 350 directed at the area of interest 100. One or more illumination means (400 and 405) are associated with illuminating the area of interest 100 of each tank. In some instances, the illumination means it is integrated with an imaging device 500. In other instances, the illumination means 405 is separate from the imaging device. One or more light sensors 410 in signal communication with one of a controller (which may increase or decrease illumination) and microprocessor(s) configured to determine if illumination is sufficient and if not are configured to alert the reduced or insufficient illumination. The controller(s) periodically power the illumination means to generate light 430 in a specific area of each tank associated with the area of interest 100.

[0034] The one or more imaging devices 500 each have an area of imaging (AOI) which is configured to focus on and / or capture images of the area of interest 100. Said imaging devices may, in some instances, be adjustable to alter the AOI in and out of regions of the area of interest. In yet other instances the imaging devices is configured to be movable to change the center of the imaging area rather than merely zoom in and out, within a range of motion to adjust the imaging to capture a particular area of interest (AOI) during a zoom. Said adjustment and / or said zoom is in and out and is also controlled by the one or more controllers in signal communication with said imaging devices. The one or more imaging devices are configured to deliver captured images for display which may include live streaming or distribution of files which include, but are not limited to, moving images and still images. In some instances, one or more of imaging device 500 and fluid spray head 320 and illumination means 405 / 400 are mounted to the inside rack facing the interior wall of the enclosure 30 (see Figure 5D). Those of ordinary skill in the art and the skilled artisan will understand that a rack refers to a structure within the enclosure configured to retain or hold one or more gas filled tanks for transportation.

[0035] Figures 6A-6C is a front view of aspects of remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel illustrating operation of fluid distribution and imaging for leak detection and testing. The fluid spray head 320 delivers a mist, shower, stream and the like of aqueous fluid 350 unto the areas of interest 100, the aqueous fluid adheres around the area of interest and more particularly onto the inlet / outlet fluid connections 200. The illumination means 405 provides light 430 onto the area of interest 100 and the inlet / outlet fluid connections 200. If significant gaseous fluid is leaking from the region of the tank in the area of interest 100 which has been sprayed, bubbles 600 will form from the gaseous fluid under the fluid layer produced- 9 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 by spraying aqueous fluid 350 onto the area of interest. The imaging device 500 in combination with the illumination means provides images which are one of still and moving of said bubbles 600 or the lack of said bubbles. The control sequences the spray of aqueous fluid, the light and image gathering to inspect, verify and observe the area of interest. Beneath the enclosure obviating a need to remove the enclosure to inspect, verify or observe for gaseous leaks.

[0036] Figure 7 shows aspects of the system 700 for remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel which are not intended to and should not be used as limiting the disclosure.

[0037] Figure 8 is a flow diagram of some aspect of the control system 800 for remote inspection and / or testing system, methods and devices for at least leak detection and integrity of tanks transporting gaseous fuel. One or more controllers 301 are at least one of hard wired 825 and connected via a network 850 to at least one of a display 860, a server 855 and a database 870 whereby images captured or streaming from said imaging device are presented for human inspection or to be evaluated by Al or other software using written code stored on memory and utilized with one or more processors. A computing device and / or processors may be part of the controller or a separate device in signal communication with the controller. In some instances a tablet, laptop, smart phone or vehicle infrastructure (computing devices) may be utilized as the computing device. The controller(s) receives input from sensors, including but not limited to, one or more of the fluid sensor(s), gas sensor(s) and light sensor(s). The controller is configured to adjust the illumination amount, timing and sequence. In some instances, the controller is configured to adjust the amount, timing and timing of aqueous fluid being delivered to the area of interest by fluid spray head(s). In some instances, the controller is configured to adjust the imaging device captured of images from the area of interest to follow sufficient delivery of aqueous fluid thereto. In some instances, the controller is configured to adjust the focus and / or focal length of the imaging device. In some instances the imaging device automatically focuses. In some instances, the controller is configured to adjust movement of the direction of the imaging device.

[0038] In some instances power for the system components provided directly from a mobile vehicle battery to utilizing imaging devices (still, video or both) as a first line of inspection and / or testing. By utilizing one or more imaging devices (including those able to collect and stream moving or video images uncompressed and in compressed form) and in- 10 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 some instances sensor(s) may be part of the system to monitor conditions such as fluid available to use in the integrity inspection and testing.

[0039] Said system processors and computing device(s) is configured to alert or alarm if fluid is below a threshold and / or whether illumination provided is below a minimal threshold. In some instances, illumination including but not limited to full spectrum, less than full spectrum, visible spectrum, UV spectrum, infrared spectrum or any combination thereof is provided via at least one of imagining devices with integrated illumination means or separate illumination means such as LED devices. In some instances, a mobile vehicle system may include one or more displays (which may be a part of a vehicle instrument cluster) or may be akin to a tablet, smart phone or laptop to process and display said images / video which are in close physical proximity to the mobile vehicle.

[0040] In some instances, the system includes at least one of vehicle mounted microprocessors which receive / process the imaging data from the one or more imaging devices and are configured to at least one of the transmit imaging data to one or more local displays, servers, processors and / or databases for at least one of use, storage and analysis, send or record alerts or alarms.

[0041] In other instances, the system includes at least one of vehicle mounted microprocessors and imaging device which are in signal communication with a network whereby said imaging information / data may be transmitted to remote displays, servers, processors and / or databases for at least one of use, storage and analysis.

[0042] The imaging and / or sensor data is processed, reviewed by one or more of humans and computing devices and / or utilized to confirm integrity and / or testing, alert or alarm if a condition that exceeds a predetermined threshold is identified such as images which indicate a leak of gaseous fluid, loss of aqueous fluid, failure of an imaging device or illumination means used to investigate the potential leakage.

[0043] The components disclosed herein may utilize known materials that are used in the industry.

[0044] Throughout this specification, words are to be afforded their normal meaning as would be understood by those skilled in the relevant art. However, so as to avoid misunderstanding, the meanings of certain terms will be specifically defined or clarified.- 11 - 107991.17530214914-5304-5392.1107991.175302

[0045] While the disclosure has been described in connection with the various embodiments of the various figures, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes could be made to the embodiments described above without departing from the broad inventive concept thereof. It is understood, therefore, that this disclosure is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed, and it is intended to cover modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the claims.

[0046] Features of the disclosure that are described above in the context of separate embodiments may be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the disclosure that are described in the context of a single embodiment may also be provided separately or in any sub-combination. Finally, while an embodiment may be described as part of a series of steps or part of a more general structure, each said step may also be considered an independent embodiment in itself, combinable with others.

[0047] Recitation of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.- 12 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1

Claims

107991.175302 What is claimed:

1. A method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest wi thin an enclosure the method comprising:placing at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a rack within an enclosure; placing at least one fluid delivery means on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest;placing at least one imaging device configured to capture and distribute images of an area of interest (AOI) within the enclosure;placing at least one illumination means on at least one of the inside walls of the enclosure, the rack and the imaging device configured to provide light to the area of interest; and, placing at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device.

2. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 1 the method further comprising at least one of said imaging device and said controller is configured to deliver captured images of the AOI to at least one of a display, server and database.

3. The method control delivery7of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 1 wherein the fluid delivery means is at least one fluid spray head.

4. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 2 wherein the at least one imaging device has an area of imaging (AOI) which is configured to focus on and / or capture images of the area of interest.

5. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 4 wherein the area of imaging (AOI) is adjustable to zoom in or out which is configured to focus on and / or capture images of the area of interest.

6. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 4 wherein the area of imaging (AOI) is movable to alter the imaging area.- 13 - 107991.17530214914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 7. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 4 wherein the controller is configured to control the illumination means, the delivery of aqueous fluid and the imaging device.

8. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 2 wherein the images are delivered to via a wired or wireless connection.

9. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 8, the method further comprising identifying whether the delivered images have at least one of the absence of bubbles, still bubbles and moving bubbles.

10. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 4 wherein the at least one imaging device is placed on one of the inside walls of the enclosure and the rack.

11. The method control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 4, the method further comprising a fluid reservoir in fluid communication with at least one fluid delivery means.

12. A system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure comprising:an enclosure having interior walls;at least one tank containing a gaseous fluid on a structure within an enclosure; at least one fluid delivery means on at least one of the interior walls of the enclosure and the structure configured to deliver aqueous fluid to an area of interest;at least one illumination means on at least one of the interior w alls of the enclosure and the structure;at least one imaging device configured to capture and distribute images of an area of interest (AOI) within the enclosure;wherein the illumination means is configured to provide light to the area of interest; and.- 14 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1107991.175302 wherein said illumination, fluid delivery and image capture is used for integrity inspection.

13. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 12 further comprising at least one controller in signal communication with at least the illumination means, means to distribute fluid, and imaging device.

14. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 13 further comprising a computing device configured to be in signal communication with at least the controller.

15. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 14 further comprising at least one sensor configured to be in signal communication with at least one of the controller and computing device.

16. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 15 wherein the sensor(s) monitor at least fluid available to use in the integrity inspection and testing.

17. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 16 wherein if one or more of said fluid and said illumination is below a threshold and alert or alarm is triggered.

18. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 13 wherein illumination includes but not limited to full spectrum, less than full spectrum, visible spectrum, UV spectrum, infrared spectrum or any combination.

19. The system to control delivery of aqueous fluid to an area of interest within an enclosure of claim 14 wherein said imaging of the AOI is transmitted to remote displays, servers, processors and / or databases for at least one of use, storage and analysis.- 15 - 107991.175302\4914-5304-5392.1

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