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Issue Date: November 22, 1995
Revision Date: November 19, 2010
Training and
Services Corp.
(originally listed as
Hasstech)
AcuRite
(for Rigid and Flexible Pipelines)
LINE TIGHTNESS TEST METHOD
| Certification |
Leak rate of 0.1
gph with PD = 100% and PFA = 0%. |
| Leak
Threshold |
0.01 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
rigid and flexible pipelines.
Tests are conducted at 150% operating pressure.
Mechanical line leak detectors shall be removed or manually isolated from
the pipeline for duration
of test, or check valve in pump must be manually closed if testing is to
be conducted with mechanical line leak detector in place. |
| Pipeline
Capacity |
Maximum of 150
gallons. |
| Waiting
Time |
Minimum of 6
hours between delivery and testing.
Minimum of 30 minutes between dispensing and testing. |
| Test
Period |
Minimum of 30
minutes.
Test data are acquired and recorded manually.
Manual calculations are performed by the operator on site. |
| Calibration |
System must be
checked annually and, if necessary, calibrated in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions. |
| Comments |
Operating
instructions include specific procedures for flexible pipelines.
Formerly manufactured by Hasstech. |
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Training
and Services Corp.
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Evaluator:
Lamar
University
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501 Bains St., Suite 113
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Tel:
(409) 880-8788
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Brookshire,
TX
77423
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Dates
of Evaluations:
03/25/91, 04/02/01
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Tel:
(281) 934-3839
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