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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. -- Metals Solutions -- Ask the Expert
     
 

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How do I know if I’m wasting gas due to leaks in my gas piping?

 

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Gas piping leaks can result from various conditions, including improper thread sealing, missed solder joints, defective piping, overpressurization, even vibration and shocks. A pinhole leak can be a serious safety concern and it can cost you tens of thousands of dollars per year, depending on the size, number and severity of the leak(s). There are many ways to detect leaks, like bubble tests, pressure drop tests, mass spectrometer and thermal conductivity tests. They all have their place; however, they also often come with limitations in precision, speed or difficulty.

Air Products’ leak detection service can identify and repair costly leaks in your piping to help improve your facility’s safety, part quality and bottom line. Often, we can conduct this service without shutting down your production process. Call 800-654-4567.