The Bottom Line: Everything Leaks
A robust and flexible leak test solution is essential for ensuring the integrity of enclosed devices and systems.
Understanding leak testing is essential...
That's the easy part. But how do you choose the right leak testing solution and ensure you're getting the most out of it? That's where Agilent comes in.
Leak Detection: Practical Considerations
The Real Costs of Undetected Leaks
From down time to product yield to warranty and liability expenses, leaks cost money.
Finding Leaks and Assessing Their Impact
How do I know my leak test process is working? Is helium leak detection complicated?
Making Leak Detection Work for You
How do I set up my leak detection process? What factors do I need to consider?
Clearing the Air: Popular Misconceptions About Leak Detection
"Pumping Speed Means Everything"
Pumping speed is a widely cited characteristic of leak detector performance—but do a few tenths of a liter per second really matter?
"Multiple Mass Detection Means More Flexibility"
It is often suggested that the ability to detect masses other than helium allows flexibility in the trace gas used. But there's more to the story.
"Quantitative Sniffing"
Sniffing readily enables pass/fail determinations – but avoiding quantitation errors poses significant challenges to sniffer probe operators.
Real-World Examples: Leak Detection in Selected Industries
Vacuum Chambers and Process Systems
Helium leak detection is the ideal solution for determining the vacuum tightness of a large vacuum chamber.
Sealed Devices
Loss of a hermetic seal may cause oxidation or corrosion of components that are critical to a device's operation.
Power Plants
A small amount of leakage in a power plant can cause a significant change in efficiency.
Understanding the Technology
It is true that everything leaks, but what we most often need to know is what kind of leak, where leaks are, or what is the actual total
leak rate of a part or system.
While there is a lot to learn, this 40-minute webinar, Fundamentals of Leak Detection, which you can watch at your own pace, will provide a great start in understanding the requirements, technologies, and methods of precision leak testing.
Staying Operational
You’ll want to protect your investment so you can be assured that you are maximizing your throughput, producing reliable results with the greatest accuracy and sensitivity, and ensuring your equipment is fully compliant with industry regulations.
And you can be connected with our global network of experienced service professionals dedicated to your success and productivity.
Getting Started
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