July 19th, 2016 Past Projects
Internal Pipework Leak Detection
Symptom – Property recently developed visible signs of damp. Insurers suspected that a leaking buried pipe was the cause. Trace was asked to carry out a leak detection survey.
Analysis
1. Pressure testing confirmed that the hot water pipework was leaking.
2. Thermal imaging showed a spread of heat in the pictured location.
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3. Audible leak noise was present in the same location. Image shows a Ground Microphone over a suspected leak site.
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Invasive inspection
The hot water service was exposed in the location where the results of thermal imaging and acoustic analysis indicated a leak. Images show the excavation and the leak which was exposed.
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Repair
The following image shows the repaired leak.
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