Crack and Leakage Detection on Steam Pipelines using Acoustic Technique
Aidy Ali1, M. K. Faidzi2, M. R. Saad3, M. F. Abdullah4
1Aidy Ali, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2M. K. Faidzi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3M. R. Saad, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4M. F. Abdullah, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Sg. Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 15 February 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 06 March 2019 | Manuscript Published on 08 June 2019 | PP: 500-504 | Volume-7 Issue-5S4, February 2019 | Retrieval Number: E11060275S419/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: In this study, a non-destructive technique namely acoustic technique is performed to detect leakage and cracks on building pipelines. It is performed using AQUA M300D leak detector. The leakage is detected by analyzing the feedback frequency, where leakage area produced higher frequency due to the vibration resulting from a high pressure liquid that flows through the crevice. The method successfully detected steam pipelines system leakage with high level of accuracy.
Keywords: Acoustic, Crack, Leakage, Non-destructive Technique, Pipeline.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Maintenance