Ultrasonic leak detection
Fast and efficient tightness testing for hatch covers, doors and sealed openings. Reliable leak detection helps prevent water ingress, cargo damage and costly repairs.
What is Ultrasonic Leak Detection?
Fast and accurate leak detection
Ultrasonic Leak Detection is a non-destructive method for assessing the tightness of hatch covers, doors and other sealed openings. By using ultrasonic signals to detect leakage paths, potential defects in seals and closures can be located quickly and accurately.
The method provides an efficient alternative to conventional hose or chalk testing and can be performed with cargo in place, minimizing disruption to vessel operations.
Benefits
- Fast and accurate localization of leaks
- Non-destructive and cost-effective testing with minimal operational disruption
- Suitable for a wide range of vessels, sealed openings and confined spaces
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How does Ultrasonic Leak Detection work?
See Ultrasonic Leak Detection in practice
Watch the video to see how Ultrasonic Leak Detection is carried out on a cargo hatch cover.
ULTRASONIC LEAK DETECTION
Ultrasonic leak detection methods
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Typical applications of Ultrasonic leak detection
Ultrasonic leak detection is commonly used to assess the tightness and sealing integrity of marine structures and equipment.
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Performance overview
Strengths and limitations of Ultrasonic leak detection
Strenghts
- Fast and efficient inspection
- Accurate localization of leakage points
- Non-destructive testing method
- Can often be performed with cargo in place
- No water required for the inspection
- Suitable for confined or difficult-to-access areas
- More precise leak localization than conventional hose or chalk testing
Limitations
- Standard testing requires access to both sides of the inspected area
- The enclosed space must be accessible for placement of the ultrasonic transmitter
- Results depend on suitable test conditions and correct equipment positioning
- Does not replace visual or structural inspection where these are required
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Automated Ultrasonic Testing provides fast and consistent inspection of large surfaces with digitally recorded inspection data. Our specialists can advise whether automated UT is suitable for your application.
