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–leaks in pressure and vacuum systems
–leaks in steam traps
–leakingvalves
–Partialelectricaldischargesat insulations
–Insulation test on doors and windows
–gas leaks in general
Leak detection in compressed air systems
Compressed air is one of the most expensive energy forms. Only in
Germany 60,000 pneumatic systems consume
14,000,000,000 kWh
electricity every year. 15% to 20% of this could easily be saved (Peter
Radgen, Fraunhofer
Institute, Karlsruhe). A large portion of these costs are
caused by leaks in compressed air systems. The air “escapes”
unused.
Big holes can be detected easily (one can hear the fizzling), but holes
smaller than 1 mm2 can not be heard any
more and remain often
undetected. For detection of these small holes in compressed air LS 100 is
designed.
You can point with the LS 100 to the pipe or to the component of interest.
The integrated laser pointer will assist you in
case of a measurement from
a distance. Then increase the sensitivity until you can hear the
characteristic noise of a
leak. Go closer to identify the location exactly.
Adjust the sensitivity when necessary.
To detect very small holes the focus tube and the focus tip can be sticked
onto the sensor unit.
In applications where LS 100 is too bulky for a close up detection, the
sensor unit can be removed from the main
unit. In the scope of delivery
there is an extension cable which can be connected between sensor and
main unit.
Detection of leaks in unpressurised systems
LS 100 can be used to detect leaks at insulations of doors, windows and
tanks. For this purpose an ultrasonic tone
generator (article on request) is
placed inside the room or tank. If there are small holes the ultrasonic
sound will
leak and can be easily located by LS 100
