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Issue Date: November 22, 1995
Revision Date: December 17, 2003
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 detector must be removed from pipeline for duration
of test. |
| 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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