Pumping hydrogen into a pressurized pipe might sound like a recipe for the next Hindenburg disaster, but if done right, it can be an effective leak detection tool.
Tracer gas systems, which utilize either a hydrogen-nitrogen blend or pure helium, offer an uncommon solution that may be exactly the reliable option your company needs to step up its leak detection services.
While it has some potential limitations and isn’t the most convenient tool out there, it is precise and can detect smaller leaks than nearly any other method.
How it works
Similar to smoke testing, tracer gas systems work by
