June 26th, 2016 Past Projects
Stadium Heating Leak Detection
Background
Trace Surveys were asked to identify the location of a leak on an undersoil heating system at the national stadium. The heating pipework travels at close centres throughout the entire pitch.
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Analysis
An inert trace gas was injected into the heating system and circulated around the matrix of heating pipework. Trace Gas was discovered in a single location in the pitch area.
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Analysis
The pipework was exposed in the location the trace gas was detected.
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A hole through one of the heating pipes was discovered
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Pipe Repaired
The defective section of pipe was cut out and replaced. The system held pressure following the repair.
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