Leak Detection
Ensure System Safety with Real-Time
Pressure Leak Detection
Leak detection is critical in various industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, automotive, and utilities, where the integrity of pipes, tanks, and other systems is essential for safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Leak detection aims to identify and locate leaks early before they lead to significant damage, operational downtime, or environmental harm.
The demand for advanced leak detection solutions has grown as systems become more complex and tightly regulated. However, several challenges can arise. Small or slow leaks may go unnoticed for long periods, leading to gradual damage or contamination. While still common in some industries, manual inspections are prone to human error and can miss early signs of leaks. In addition, undetected leaks can lead to wasted resources, safety hazards, costly repairs, and compliance violations, especially in industries with hazardous materials. Effective leak detection requires continuous monitoring and immediate action to prevent these risks.
Pressure sensors can detect minor drops that indicate leaks by monitoring pressure changes within sealed systems. These sensors provide real-time data that allows operators to quickly identify leaks, assess their severity, and take corrective action before the issue escalates. Advanced pressure sensors can detect subtle fluctuations that traditional methods would otherwise miss, ensuring systems remain safe, efficient, and leak-free.
The importance of pressure sensors in leak detection cannot be overstated, as they enhance the ability to identify and respond to leaks quickly and accurately, reducing the risk of damage, downtime, and financial loss. As industries continue to adopt more sophisticated technologies, the role of pressure sensors in leak detection will only grow, providing more reliable solutions for maintaining system integrity.
Unique Capabilities for Leak Detection
The NimbleSense architecture was designed to maximize performance while being flexible to easily insert application specific capabilities. The result is a pressure sensor architecture with a very clear signal and practically no noise, leading to incredible accuracy, TEB, and long-term stability. Specific to leak detection, we have implemented these additional capabilities:
Multi-Range™ technology
A single sensor can accommodate up to eight different pressure ranges to effectively measure pressure across a wide variety of environments
Advanced digital filtering
Multi-order filter that leverages advanced filtering capabilities at the front end to eradicate critical noise caused by fans, blowers, or other sources, before they can impact system performance
Integrated closed loop control
Eliminates the need to design an external closed loop control system, which simplifies product design and reduces loop delays by up to 100x
Position insensitivity
Maintains consistent and highly accurate handheld readings regardless of movement or the physical orientation of the measurement device; rated with a positional sensitivity to within 0.25 pascal
Superior’s NimbleSense architecture enables us to develop unique products optimized for different markets. For leak detection, we have created the following products. Our architecture is very flexible, so we can also develop custom solutions for your application.
