Published 1980 | Version v1
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Leak testing in chemical plants using helium-mass spectrometers

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Description

Mass spectrometer leak detectors known for almost 40 years, are used in modest proportions in european chemical industries, in the face of their wide applications and the exactitude of their measurements obtained. Some advice based on practical experience is given concerning the application and the characteristics of these leak detectors. Here it is mainly the use in chemical installations i.e. in general chemical industries which has been taken in consideration. Mass spectrometer leak detectors contribute greatly towards an increased reliability of the installation and a better environmental protection. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Die seit fast 40 Jahren bekannten Massenspektrometer-Lecksucher werden in der europaeischen chemischen Industrie in Relation zu ihrer universellen Verwendbarkeit und der eindeutigen Messergebnisse in bescheidenem Umfang verwendet. Eine Reihe von praxiserprobten Ratschlaegen der Anwendung sowie Hinweise zur Kenntnis der Eigenheiten der Massenspektrometer-Lecksucher werden gegeben. Dabei wurde hauptsaechlich die Verwendung in Chemieanlagen bzw. in der chemischen Industrie beruecksichtigt. Zur Erhoehung der Betriebssicherheit der Anlagen und zur Verbesserung des Umweltschutzes koennen Massenspektrometer in hohem Masse beitragen. (orig.)

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Additional titles

Original title (German)
Lecksuche an Chemieanlagen mit Helium-Massenspektrometer-Lecksuchern

Publishing Information

Publisher
Verl. Chemie.
Imprint Place
Weinheim, Germany, F.R.
Imprint Title
Leak detection in chemical plants
Imprint Pagination
221 p.
Journal Volume
89
Journal Issue
1836-1850
Series
DECHEMA Monographien.
Journal Page Range
p. 73-93.

Conference

Title
Joint symposium of DECHEMA and DGZfP.
Dates
20 - 21 Mar 1980.
Place
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, F.R.

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
13660012
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; S42: ENGINEERING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY; HELIUM; LEAK TESTING; LEAKS; MASS SPECTROMETERS
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS; INDUSTRY; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; NONMETALS; RARE GASES; SPECTROMETERS; TESTING

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Notes
Imprint:Lecksuche an Chemieanlagen.;Vortraege.