Tank Leak Testing with Ultrasonic Method (SDT)
Periodic inspection of the integrity of tanks, especially underground ones, is a critical operation required by law for environmental protection and operational safety. Identifying a leak promptly is essential to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.
Franchini Servizi Ecologici uses ultrasonic SDT technology, the most advanced non-destructive method to perform leak tests on tanks of all types, guaranteeing millimeter-precise results without the need for invasive interventions such as excavation or emptying.
Why is Tank Leak Testing a Crucial Obligation?
Performing periodic testing is not just good practice, but a necessity for:
- Regulatory Compliance: Comply with legal requirements (e.g., Legislative Decree 152/06) and the requirements of regulatory bodies (e.g., ARPA), avoiding heavy fines.
- Pollution Prevention: Even a small leak of fuel or chemicals can cause serious environmental damage and be costly to clean up.
- Operational Safety: Prevent the loss of stored product, which represents economic damage and a potential risk to plant safety.
- Investment Protection: Verify the structural integrity of the tank, prolonging its useful life and preventing corrosion damage.
The Ultrasound Method (SDT): Absolute Precision, Zero Invasivity
The SDT (Sound Detection Test) technology is based on a sophisticated physical principle: highly sensitive acoustic sensors are able to ""listen"" and detect the very low-frequency sound waves generated by a leak, even an infinitesimal one.
The advantages of this method are unparalleled:
- Totally Non-Invasive: The test is performed from the outside or through existing manholes, without the need for excavations for underground tanks.
- Without Emptying the Tank: The test can be performed with the product inside, avoiding the costs of plant downtime, emptying, and disposal of the contents.
- Millimetric Precision: It is capable of detecting minimal leaks, impossible to identify with other methods, guaranteeing a highly reliable result.
- Speed and Reliability: Execution times are extremely short compared to traditional methods (e.g., hydrostatic), providing an immediate response.
Our Process: From Verification to Legally Valid Certification
- Preliminary Analysis: We evaluate the characteristics of the tank and the product contained therein.
- Safety Assessment: We operate in full compliance with safety regulations, especially in potentially explosive environments.
- Installation and Testing: We position the sensors and begin the data acquisition process.
- Technical Report and Certification: We process the data and issue a detailed technical report and a leak certification with full legal validity, valid for all regulatory bodies.
Secure Your System and Comply with Regulations.
Choose the most advanced technology for leak testing your tanks. Contact our specialists for a consultation and a customized quote.
