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Title: Leak-detection device is {open_quotes}all ears{close_quotes}

Journal Article · · Environmental Protection
OSTI ID:245129

Ultrasonic detection devices for locating air or liquid leaks are described. Standard packages consist of a hand-held detection instrument, high-impedance headphones, a localization sound probe, an ultrasound transmitter, and a precision contact probe. The ultrasonic vibrations are converted into either an audible frequency or a digital readout. The use of ultrasonic devices in leak testing single-wall underground storage tanks is detailed.

OSTI ID:
245129
Journal Information:
Environmental Protection, Vol. 7, Issue 4; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English