acoustic leak detection in process plants 1

[Mofya]

Anyone have any experience of using acoustic leak detection for picking up releases of high pressure gases from process plant? This would be either as a replacement for conventional gas detection or as a supplement...help!

 

[JEB66]

Give these guys a call:

http://www.acousticmonitoring.com/

We use them in our coal fired power plants to monitor steam leaks in the boilers.

 

[dgallagher]

In addition to the on-line system mentioned by JEB66, there are multiple uses for portable accustic leak detection devices. They can be used to identify these otherwise invisible losses in compressed air / vacuum systems, steam traps and valves. It is also a means to detect worn bearings/gears and assure proper lubrication.

Some of these may be of interest:

http://www.reliabilitydirect.com/ultrasoundproducts/leakdetectorindex.htm

 

[steam4]

Also try:

http://www.uesystems.com