Water – a comestible
In Switzerland, drinking water is the most heavily inspected foodstuff. The task of a water supply utility is to assure the distribution of drinking water in a hygienically perfect condition. Every household is dependent on drinking water supplies and it is especially important that all health risks are completely minimised. Special hazards are posed by leaks. Leaky pipe sections allow the intrusion of germs and bacteria into the pipe network which can thus lead to the pollution of drinking water.
Costs
Further, water loss represents a burden on water catchment and distribution installations. Every cubic meter of water lost causes costs, depending on the effort required for its acquisition and treatment. It is also quite possible that water losses flow into the sewage system and therefore unnecessarily burden wastewater treatment plant.
Dangers
Furthermore, leaks can represent a danger to human beings and the environment. Washed-out roads, loosened slopes and floods are only a few examples of possible hazards. In order to counteract these unfavourable factors, various leak location techniques can be used. The goal is to determine the precise location of the leakage as quickly as possible.
Measurement technology
Leak location as a measurement technology is an interesting challenge. There are few comparable measurement technologies where the conditions can vary so much from case to case. In addition to varying piping materials, pressure conditions and the composition of the ground are factors which make leak location such an incomparable task.
Water – a comestible
In Switzerland, drinking water is the most heavily inspected foodstuff. The task of a water supply utility is to assure the distribution of drinking water in a hygienically perfect condition. Every household is dependent on drinking water supplies and it is especially important that all health risks are completely minimised. Special hazards are posed by leaks. Leaky pipe sections allow the intrusion of germs and bacteria into the pipe network which can thus lead to the pollution of drinking water.
Costs
Further, water loss represents a burden on water catchment and distribution installations. Every cubic meter of water lost causes costs, depending on the effort required for its acquisition and treatment. It is also quite possible that water losses flow into the sewage system and therefore unnecessarily burden wastewater treatment plant.
Dangers
Furthermore, leaks can represent a danger to human beings and the environment. Washed-out roads, loosened slopes and floods are only a few examples of possible hazards. In order to counteract these unfavourable factors, various leak location techniques can be used. The goal is to determine the precise location of the leakage as quickly as possible.
Measurement technology
Leak location as a measurement technology is an interesting challenge. There are few comparable measurement technologies where the conditions can vary so much from case to case. In addition to varying piping materials, pressure conditions and the composition of the ground are factors which make leak location such an incomparable task.