Volumetric Leak Detection Methods for Underground Fuel Storage Tanks

by Joseph W. Maresca

Overview

This report summarizes the technical findings of an EPA study which evaluated the viability of volumetric tanks tests as a means of detecting leaks in underground storage tanks.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815512301
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/1990
Series:	Pollution Technology Review Series , #18
Pages:	371
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

IntroductionThe EPA ProgramTypes of Volumetric Tank TestsVolumetric Tank TestingConducting a Volumetric Tank TestPerformanceResults of the Edison EvaluationApplying the ResultsChecklist for Good PerformanceReferencesGlossaryPART II: Evaluation of Leak Detection MethodsIntroductionConclusionsRecommendationsOverview of Volumetric Precision Tank TestingPerformance of a Test MethodPerformance SimulationUnit Test Apparatus and Quality Control of MeasurementsAmbient Noise ExperimentsEvaluation ProtocolPerformance of Canonical Test MethodsPerformance of Commercial Test MethodsPerformance ImprovementsReferencesAppendices

Editorial Reviews

This book summarizes the results of the US EPA's research program to evaluate the current performance of commercially available volumetric test methods for the detection of small leaks in underground fuel storage tanks. The information in the volume is from Volumetric tank testing: an overview, prepared for the US EPA, April 1989; and Evaluation of volumetric leak detection methods for underground fuel storage tanks; v.1, prepared for the US EPA, November 1988. No index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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