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We have a project on a corporate campus that has a large and old (approximately 1940's) water main loop that serves multiple buildings' sprinkler systems. There has been a rupture within the past three years, and the owner is wondering what methods exist to test whether the pipes are leaking and how significant the leakage is. Any ideas?
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CJ
9/12/2017 09:24:36 am
Start with a flow test at every hydrant. Study the results to see where there are any abnormal flows or pressures and then take it from there.
There's leakage detection companies that specialize in this, and they'd probably be able to better answer. From what I understand, the best option is to meter isolated lines to determine the water movement over time (leakage will be continuous, while testing and refilling systems will be a shorter duration demand). Leave a Reply. |
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