Gas Sniffer Detection for Tracer Gas in Burnaby, BC

Gas sniffer detection is the sensing component of tracer gas leak detection. After a hydrogen-nitrogen gas mixture is injected into an isolated pipe section, sensitive electronic gas detectors are used to find where the gas emerges at the surface. The gas sniffer draws air through a probe and measures the concentration of hydrogen gas using a thermal conductivity sensor or semiconductor sensor. The technician walks systematic grid patterns over the pipe route while watching the meter reading. As the probe approaches the leak location, the gas concentration increases. The point of maximum concentration is directly above the leak. Modern gas sniffers can detect hydrogen concentrations as low as 5 parts per million (ppm) — far below the 5% hydrogen concentration in the tracer gas mixture, ensuring even microscopic leaks are detected.

Our technicians are experienced in applying Gas Sniffer Detection for Tracer Gas in Burnaby and across the Metro Vancouver region. We have the equipment, training, and local knowledge to deploy this method effectively for your specific situation.