Functional Safety 2016

Case study – leak detection

Initiated following a recognition that many techniques are available to reduce the risk of

environmental damage from loss of containment.

– Topics include:

» Techniques for leak detection – benefits, considerations and indicative cost

» Risk reduction consideration

November 2016

Gas detection

Refer to 3.1

Point detection

Refer to 3.2

Interface or level

detection

Refer to 3.3

Hydrocarbon

detection tapes

Refer to 3.4

Under tank

membrane with

tell-tail leak

detection

Refer to 3.5

Interspace loss of

vacuum detection

Refer to 3.6

Tank level gauge

with product loss

detection

Refer to 3.7

Point detection –

floating roof drain

outlet

Refer to 3.8

Point detection –

tank water draw

valve

Refer to 3.10

Point detection –

bund drain outlet

Refer to 3.9