UST Programs - LG 113

Issue Date: April 18, 1997
Revision Date: November 6, 1997

ProTank, Inc.

LTP-5000 Line Tester

LINE TIGHTNESS TEST METHOD

Certification	Leak rate of 0.1 gph with PD = 99.0% and PFA = 0.1%.
Leak Threshold	0.05 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. Other liquids may be tested after consultation with the manufacturer.
Specification	System tests fiberglass and steel 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 41 gallons.
Waiting Time	None between delivery and testing. Minimum of 1 hour between dispensing and testing.
Test Period	Minimum of 1 hour. Pipe deflection, vapor pockets, and large temperature differences may produce inconsistent readings. Testing to continue until stable conditions are present. Test data are acquired and recorded manually. Manual calculations are performed by operator on site.
Calibration	Sensors must be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions before each test.

ProTank, Inc.	Evaluator: Midwest Research Institute
3545 Lomita Blvd., Suite G	Tel: (816) 753-7600
Torrance, CA 90505	Date of Evaluation: 08/30/91
Tel: (800) 438-1111

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