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Certification |
Leak rate of 0.2 gph with PD = 98.18% and PFA = 1.82% with 2” dia float.
Leak rate of 0.2 gph with PD = 95.28% and PFA = 4.72% with 4” dia float.
Leak rate of 0.1 gph with PD = 95.9% and PFA = 4.1% with 2” dia float.
Leak rate of 0.1 gph with PD = 96.5% and PFA = 3.5% with 4” dia float.
Leak rate of 0.2 gph with PD = 98.1% and PFA = 1.9% using Q0400-4xx probe with 4" dia float. |
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Leak
Threshold |
0.1 gph for leak rate of 0.2 gph for 2” dia and 4” dia floats.
0.033 gph for leak rate of 0.1 gph with 2” dia float.
0.05 gph for leak rate of 0.1 gph with 4” dia float.
A tank system should not be declared tight if the test result indicates a loss or gain that equals or exceeds this threshold.
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Applicability |
Gasoline, diesel, aviation fuel.
Other liquids with known coefficients of expansion and density may be tested after consultation with the manufacturer. |
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Tank
Capacity |
Maximum of 20,000 gallons.
Tank must be minimum 50% full for leak rate of 0.2 gph using 924/B or Q0400-4xx probe.
Tank must be minimum 90% full for leak rate of 0.1 gph using 924/B probe. |
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Waiting
Time |
Minimum of 6 hours between delivery and testing using 924/B or Q0400-4xx probe.
There must be no delivery during waiting time. |
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Test
Period |
Average data collection time of 30 minutes using 924/B probe for leak rate of 0.2 gph.
Minimum of 6 hours using 924/B probe with 2” dia float for leak rate of 0.1 gph.
Minimum of 1.5 hours using 924/B probe with 4” dia float for leak rate of 0.1 gph.
Minimum of 4 hours for using Q0400-4xx probe with 4" dia float for leak rate of 0.2 gph.
Test data are acquired and recorded by system's computer.
There must be no dispensing or delivery during test. |
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Temperature |
Average for product is determined by a probe containing 5 thermistors. 5 resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) for Q0400-4xx probes. |
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Water
Sensor |
Minimum detectable water level that can be detected by the 2” dia float is 0.75 inch.
Minimum detectable water level that can be detected by the 4” dia float is 0.848 inch.
Minimum detectable change in water level that can be detected by the 2” dia float is 0.080 inch.
Minimum detectable change in water level that can be detected by the 4” dia float is 0.043 inch. |
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Calibration |
Thermistors (or RTDs) and probe must be checked and, if necessary, calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
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Comments |
Not evaluated using manifolded tank systems.
Therefore, this certification is only applicable when there is a probe used in each tank and the siphon is broken during testing.
Tests only portion of tank containing product.
As product level is lowered, leak rate in a leaking tank decreases (due to lower head pressure).
Consistent testing at low levels could allow a leak to remain undetected.
EPA leak detection regulations require testing of the portion of the tank system which routinely contains product.
California regulations require at least one test per month after routine product delivery or when the tank is filled to within 10% of the highest operating level of previous month. If the 0.1 gph test is used as a tank tightness test there must be no water present in the backfill (groundwater must be below the bottom of the tank), the tank must be equipped with an overfill protection device, and the product level in the tank must be at the overfill protection device set point. Local agency pre-approval is required. To use the 0.1 gph test as a monthly option see title 23 CCR Section 2643 (b)(2). |
