Problem Summary

Many boiler leaks go undetected for long periods of time.  Small leaks will grow in size and/or cause larger, more catastrophic leaks on adjacent boiler tubes.  Early detection of leaks in recovery boilers remains an important priority in a mill due to the potentially devastating effects of a smelt-water explosion that can result from a leak.

Recommended Solution

LeakTrac Recovery Boiler Leak Indication Technology was developed to help papermakers protect their valuable mill assets.  The LeakTrac recovery boiler leak indication system applies simple mass balance concepts around the waterside of the boiler to quickly detect water losses around a boiler.  The LeakTrac system uses water mass balance technology and chemical mass balance technology - either separately or combination - to provide reliable and sensitive leak indication under a wide range of conditions.

LeakTrac uses patented mathematical methods that maximize the value that can be extracted from boiler mass balances.  Speed of detection, sensitivity, false alarm minimization, and LeakTrac system availability are all optimized which is critical when a boiler leak occurs or is suspected.

Key benefits associated with the LeakTrac Recovery Boiler Leak Indiciation Technology are:

Early indication of water losses in the boiler 
Verification of the presence of a boiler leak
Indication of leak location (economizer or superheater versus concentrated boiler water)