Advanced Proprietary Process

 

As the energy sector advances towards more sustainable and efficient operations, leak detection during commissioning and turnarounds has become a critical component of project success. Unplanned shutdowns due to leaks in pressurized systems can cause significant environmental harm and financial setbacks. Lineriders offers a groundbreaking, proprietary leak detection process that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and cost savings, ensuring leak-free startups every time.

Methodology

Lineriders has developed the industry’s only optically visible, non-flammable helium alternative for leak inspections. Our proprietary process uses low-cost, carbon-based gases, blended with nitrogen, to create a non-toxic, non-flammable tracer gas. This innovative solution, easily imaged with infrared technology, ensures precise identification of leaks with the same reliability as traditional helium methods. It offers unmatched safety, efficiency, and precision, setting a new standard in leak detection.

Key Features:

• Non-flammable, safe for personnel and assets
• No toxic exposure risks
• High repeatability and reliability
• Rapid setup and detection for faster project turnover
• Odorized test gas ensures non-trained personnel can safely identify potentially oxygen-deficient environments—adding an additional layer of safety
• Tracer gas detectable down to 0.1 ppm

Procedure

Lineriders employs a thorough and precise testing procedure to ensure accuracy. Our team collaborates closely with clients’ engineering and procedure development teams to create customized test packs tailored to each system’s requirements. These test packs are designed to seamlessly integrate with ongoing construction and commissioning activities, streamlining project schedules.

The testing process involves injecting a methane-nitrogen gas mixture, with leaks detected and visualized using advanced infrared imaging technology. Unlike traditional methods such as helium mass spectrometry, which require time-consuming taping or sealing of connections, our approach is faster, safer, and more efficient, eliminating unnecessary steps while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Step-by-Step:

1. Systems are identified, and a walkthrough inspection is conducted.
2. The methane-nitrogen tracer gas is injected at specified pressures.
3. Infrared imaging, in conjunction with laser instruments, identifies leak sources, with data tagged and recorded in real-time.
4. Repairs are facilitated immediately, eliminating remobilization and ensuring compliance with the client’s quality standards.

Applications

• Oil & Gas Production Facilities
• Gas Processing Plants
• Refineries
• LNG and Petrochemical Plants

Features and Benefits

• Reduced Environmental Impact: Highly detectable tracer gas ensures leak-free production from day one.
• Improved Safety: Non-flammable and non-toxic gas mix ensures workers are protected from risk during testing.
• Enhanced Efficiency: Faster project completion reduces rental equipment costs and improves financing outcomes.
• Lower Operating Costs: Immediate identification and repair of leaks eliminate future costs associated with remobilization of repair crews.
• Comprehensive Reporting: All leaks are recorded in an online database, providing a transparent QA/QC record.

Additional Services

• Gross Air Leak Test (GALT): Comprehensive testing to locate and address significant air leaks in pipelines, storage tanks, and processing equipment.
• Valve Condition Monitoring: Accurate assessments of valve performance to identify potential issues, enhance reliability, and extend equipment lifespan.
• Pipeline Leak Detection: Advanced methodologies for detecting and locating leaks in pipeline infrastructure, safeguarding assets and the environment.
• Fugitive Emission Monitoring: Proactive detection and quantification of gas leaks to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and minimize environmental impact.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Rapid, targeted investigations to identify and resolve operational inefficiencies or failures in your systems.
• Regulatory Compliance Support: Tailored solutions to meet stringent regulations and documentation requirements for emissions and leak testing.

Why Choose Lineriders?

Lineriders combines cutting-edge technology with an unwavering commitment to client success. Our helium alternative sets a new benchmark in the industry, offering unmatched precision, safety, and efficiency. With our proprietary gas detection method, we save time and costs while maintaining exceptional quality.

When you partner with Lineriders, you’re not just ensuring compliance—you’re investing in a process that prioritizes safety, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.

Contact us to learn more about how we can support your next project with safer, faster, and more cost-effective leak detection solutions.