UST Programs - LG 113

Issue Date: November 22, 1995
Revision Date: November 19, 2010

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 detectors shall be removed or manually isolated from the pipeline for duration of test, or a check valve in pump must be manually closed if testing is to be conducted with a mechanical line leak detector in place.
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.

Training and Services Corp.	Evaluator: Lamar University
501 Bains St., Suite 113	Tel: (409) 880-8788
Brookshire, TX 77423	Date of Evaluation: 03/25/91 , 04/02/01
Tel: (281) 934-3839

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