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Water Leak Detection Listening Course
Course Length 1 day
CEU's and Contact Hours available.
Course Description
This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge in the practices of leak detection. The main focus is on the use of listening techniques. Basic correlation methods as well as the impact of leakage on the environment will be presented. Fundamentals of sound will be covered to help improve the participant’s listening techniques. Various equipment and methods will be demonstrated and used to aid students in pinpointing leaks in different pipes types, as well as hydrants. Participants will also learn how to plan, conduct and analyze results of an acoustic water survey. Skills and techniques learned in the classroom will be applied during
the fieldwork portion of the course.
Training method
Classroom followed by fieldwork
Learning objectives
Students will gain knowledge in the practices of determining and listening for leaks in a water distribution system. The focus on listening skills will give the participant a better understanding of leak sounds and improve the success of finding actual leaks. Students will learn to use a variety of equipment to aid them in pinpointing leaks. Participants will also learn various methods that are available to identify and find leaks.
Specific knowledge
- Fundamentals of water loss
- Causes and impact of leaks
- Types of water losses
- Locating leaks & breaks
- Types of listening equipment
- Using maps in leak detection
- Basics of sound waves as it relates to listening
- Listening for leaks
- Different pipe types and pipe sizes
- Ambient Noise
- Conducting a water survey
- Introduction to correlation
- Recording & reporting leakage
- Listening for leaks in the field
Specific skills
- Use of different types of listening equipment
- Working with maps
- How to listen for leaks
- Determining the difference between leaks and ambient noise
- Step by step procedure for performing an acoustic water survey
- Reporting procedures
Who should attend
Water works operators and maintenance personnel, utilities staff and supervisors.
Questions?
Email us at training@echologics.com