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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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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