Leak Detection for Aboveground Storage Tanks

Mass Technology's method of leak detection is not only less costly and safer than conventional methods, it is also more precise. Our mass measurement system eliminates the guesswork involved with other technologies. The measured variable - the pressure imposed by the mass of the fluid contents of the tank - is a quantitative measurement. The fluid containment capability of the tank is determined, as well as an accurate measurement of the leak rate, if a leak exists. The system is capable of measuring leak rates of less than one gallon per hour in 60,000-barrel storage tanks. This is a detection capacity of less than one part per million based on tank capacity. Read More.

 
 

Advantages of Mass Technology’s Mass Measurement System

  • Postpone API 653 internal inspection with Mass Technology tightness certification.
  • Accuracy unaffected by fluid temperature changes.
  • Non-intrusive, non-hazardous, and intrinsically safe.
  • Minimal tank preparation.
  • Zero tank stabilization time.
  • Results are immediate, conclusive, and quantitative.
  • Requires no capital investment by tank owner.
  • Not affected by water at tank bottom or product stratification.
  • Not influenced by roof or tank bottom structure.
  • Tests any viscous fluid at routine operating conditions and capacity.
  • Evaluated by an EPA-recognized, independent third-party laboratory.

Mass Technology’s Mass Measurement System can:

  • Supplement alternative inspection plans for API 653
  • Defer API 653 inspections
  • Evaluate tank bottom integrity after internal inspections.
  • Perform periodic tank bottom assessments in accordance with API 653.
  • Classify and prioritize tanks for future repairs.
  • Document tank bottom integrity in conjunction with a hydrostatic test.
  • Determine the existence of a suspected leak.
  • Comply with regulations and company policies for leak detection programs.