Ultrasound is an effective detection process that can be widely deployed for:
- Compressed Air System Field Surveys
- Steam Trap Surveys
- Mechanical Surveys
- Electrical Equipment Surveys
How much do leaks really cost?
Air, gas and fluid leaks can cost big money, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars each year. Ultrasonic leak detection is a critical tool in identifying energy-consuming leaks to take corrective action. Leak detection can help conserve energy and save money, improve product quality, protect the environment and increase production.
Small Air Leaks Can Cost $7,000 per Year
A single 200 hp compressor which is fully loaded 85% of the time. The cost of running the compressor is $51,000 when the aggregate electricity rate is $0.05 per kWh. Leaks in an air system cause the compressor to run harder and more frequently, driving up the costs of electricity and maintenance. In this example, just 20 small leaks can cause an additional $7,000 per year increase in usage.
One Steam Trap leaking through can equal $28,000 in a year
In just one hour, an unchecked blowing steam trap at 300 pounds per square inch (psi) with an orifice diameter of 3/16 inches will waste 267 pounds of steam. Using an average cost of steam of $12 per 1,000 pounds, one blowing steam trap will expend $77.02 per day, or an astounding $28,111 per year.