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9. Pinpointing leaks
This section goes over how to optimally use the device in real-life scenarios.
9.1 Leak pinpointing process
The following process should be carried out cyclically at the company in order to keep leakage rates
as low as possible. The goal should be to have a continuous leakage rate of 5 ... 10%, as searching for
leaks and fixing them one time only will not reduce the leakage rate permanently and new leaks will
occur later on.
Real-life tip:
To identify the ideal time, it is recommended to use a volumetric flow sensor in the main line
behind the tank. At least one week (Monday to Sunday) is recommended as the period for the
measurement. When production is stopped, the volumetric flow profile will show the leakage rate.
This means that if the limit is exceeded, a leak search can be ordered.
In addition, the volumetric flow measurement can be used to validate the result from the leak search
and fix, as the latter should reduce the volumetric flow rate when production is stopped.
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Description / Explanation
Pinpointing leaks
Quantifying leaks
Documenting leaks
Reporting leaks
Fixing leaks
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