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Vacuum Tightness Test

Testing Equipment
Step #1 – VacuTect® Tank Test - Non Volumetric Vacuum Tightness Test

  • Non-Volumetric Acoustic testing system that tests the entire tank i.e. wet and dry portion.
  • EPA Certified: 0.1 Gal/Hr
  • Probability of Detection 100%
  • Probability of False Alarm 0.00%
  • Data Collection Time: 2 hours (typical)
  • Maximum Tank Size: 285,000 liters • Minimum Level: 0% Full
  • Operated with Portable Laptop and Proprietary Software on Windows OS.
  • Typical tank storage products are gasoline, diesels, jet fuel, kerosene, home heating fuels, etc.
  • 2 inches and 1 inch size probes in diameter so as to accommodate all tank

VacuTect ® Tank Test Non Volumetric - Vacuum Test

  • Two Tanks tested at the same time.
  • The results are immediate and can be called in after completion of test.
  • Requires between 0% & 95% product to conduct a test.
  • No more than 20K Gal. (76K lt. in Ullage Space.)
  • The station can remain open on the UST’s not being tested.
  • Safe Suction Systems tested as a whole in one test.
  • A probe is lowered into the tank – usually through fill pipe/ATG riser/other.
  • All openings to the tank are sealed off.
  • Vacuum is applied to the tank.
  • The probe is monitoring for air or water entering the tank as a result of the vacuum that is applied.

Pipe Testing Process

Testing Equipment
Line Test Method (TLD1™)

  • Probability of Detection >99.5%
  • Probability of False Alarm <0.5%
  • Minimum Data Collection 30 minutes
  • Maximum Volume 172 gallons
  • Constant Pressure
  • 50psi or 1.5 times operating pressure
  • Measure Volume Change
  • Various Thresholds (for enhanced detection)
  • 0.01gph (steel); 0.02gph (fiberglass); 0.05gph(flexible); 0.025 (suction)
  • Pressure Systems & Non Safe Suction Systems
  • Test apparatus connected to product line of furthest dispenser or to STP.
  • Product added until visible on site glass
  • Nitrogen applied on line 1.5 times operating pressure
  • Record site glass levels at uniform intervals
  • Calculate leak rate

Unmanned Visual Inspection Services

Testing Equipment
TankCam Visual Inspection

  • State-of-the-art remote video technology is used to inspect the inside of tank.
  • A highly-trained and certified Tanknology technician conducts the inspection.
  • The video inspection is performed while the tank is in operation – no fuel removal is necessary.
  • Tank access is through a 4” Vertical Riser.
  • Does not require inerting tank. Uses nitrogen pressure – Patent Pending Process
  • Camera Pans and Tilts and has Zooming Capabilities.
  • Inspection process gives you a clear, detailed view of the conditions within your tank.
  • A video of the entire inspection is provided on DVD.

TankCam Visual Inspection

See structural problems

  • Structural or lining problems such as corrosion, cracking, delamination, blistering, tank damage.

Failed test follow-up

  • See the source of a problem causing a failed tank test.

Locate unused riser openings

  • See riser openings from inside the tank.

Verify overfill protection

  • Quickly verify overfill protection compliance.

Fuel quality checks

  • See sludge or debris inside the tank that is causing fueling problems.