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Issue Date: November 22, 1995
Revision Date: September 2, 2008
Estabrook
EZY CHEK Systems
(originally listed as Horner EZY CHEK)
EZY-Chek
Manual Line Leak Detector
(for Rigid
Pipelines)
LINE TIGHTNESS TEST METHOD
| Certification |
Leak rate of 0.1
gph with PD = 98.0% and PFA = 1%. |
| Leak
Threshold |
0.05 gph.
A pipeline system should not be declared tight if the test result
indicates a loss that equals or exceeds this threshold. |
| Applicability |
Gasoline, diesel,
aviation fuel, fuel oil #4. |
| Specification |
System tests
fiberglass and steel pipelines.
Tests are conducted at 150% operating pressure.
Mechanical line leak detector must be removed or manually isolated from
pipeline for duration of test, or if testing is to be conducted with
mechanical line leak detector in place, check valve in pump must be manually
closed. |
| Pipeline
Capacity |
Maximum of 426
gallons. |
| Waiting
Time |
None between
delivery and testing. None between dispensing and testing. |
| Test
Period |
Under ideal
conditions, 30 minutes; actual test time will depend on line size and
temperature conditions at the site.
Data are collected every 15 minutes.
Three consecutive consistent readings are required for a valid test, with
the first reading taken at zero time.
Test data are acquired and recorded manually.
Manual calculations performed by the operator on site. |
| Calibration |
No temperature
sensors used.
No calibration required.
System must be checked annually in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
Technicians must be certified by the manufacturer prior to using this
equipment and recertified every two years. |
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Estabrook
EZY CHEK Systems
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Evaluator:
Ken Wilcox Associates
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1505
Woodside Ave.
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Tel:
(816) 443-2494
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Essexville,
MI 48732
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Dates of
Evaluations: 07/09/92,
05/21/08
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Tel:
(989) 891-9868
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E-mail: sales@ezychek.com |
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URL: www.ezychek.com |
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