Acoustic & Sonar
Ultrasonic Leak Detection
Detect the ultrasound of gas and pressurised leaks.
Serving BC since 1999
Non-invasive detection
Insurance-ready reports
Rapid response across BC
What is ultrasonic leak detection?
Ultrasonic leak detection listens for the high-frequency sound — above human hearing — produced by gas or air escaping under pressure, and by some water leaks. It excels at pressurised-system and compressed-air leaks, and at testing pipe and tank integrity where audible methods fall short.
How it works
- 1An ultrasonic detector scans for high-frequency turbulence at leak points.
- 2Headphones and a meter translate ultrasound into an audible signal and reading.
- 3The signal peaks at the leak.
- 4We confirm and document the located point.
Advantages
Detects pressurised gas and air leaks
Works in noisy environments
Pinpoints precise emission points
Useful for tank and valve integrity
Where we use it
Ultrasonic — FAQs
What leaks need ultrasonic detection?
Compressed-air, gas and some pressurised-water leaks emit ultrasound that ultrasonic detectors isolate even in noisy plants.
Does it work where it's loud?
Yes — because it listens above audible noise, ultrasonic detection performs well in noisy industrial settings.
Other detection technologies
Infrared Thermal ImagingHigh-resolution infrared cameras that map moisture by temperatureInfrared Roof Moisture ScanningThermal surveys that reveal wet insulation under flat roofsThermal Radiant-Loop MappingSee in-floor heating loops and find their cold-spot faultsAcoustic Leak DetectionSensitive listening equipment that hears escaping waterLeak-Noise CorrelationTwo sensors and math that calculate a leak's exact positionGround Microphone SurveyingSurface listening to localise buried leaks point by point
Put the right technology on your leak
Call 604-239-9934 — serving British Columbia since 1999.