The importance of leak detection in gas station
As an important node in energy supply, the safety and environmental issues in the daily operation of gas stations cannot be ignored. Among them, the problem of fuel leak not only lead to resource waste, but also cause serious pollution to groundwater and soil, threatening environmental safety and public health. Therefore, implementing effective fuel leak detection measures is of great significance for ensuring the environmental safety of gas stations and improving operational stability.
Fuel leak mainly occurs in key equipment such as oil storage tanks, oil pipelines, and fuel dispenser. Leak not only causes fuel waste and increases operating costs, but more importantly, the leaked fuel may seep into soil and groundwater, causing water pollution and affecting ecosystems and human health. In addition, long-term leakage may also lead to equipment corrosion, shorten service life, and increase maintenance costs.
Traditional leak detection methods, such as visual inspection and pressure testing, although able to detect leak problems to a certain extent, often have limitations such as long detection cycles and insufficient accuracy. With the advancement of technology, optical leak sensors have emerged, bringing revolutionary changes to leak detection at gas stations.
The optical leak sensor is designed based on the principle of photoelectric effect. When the reflection of light in air and liquid is different, the sensor can capture this change and determine whether there is liquid present. In air, light undergoes total reflection; In the presence of liquid, light will undergo refraction. This refraction phenomenon is the key to the optical leak sensor.
In the application of gas stations, optical leak sensors are usually installed at the bottom or side of key equipment such as oil storage tanks and pipelines. When leak occurs, fuel will penetrate to the location of the sensor, changing the reflection and refraction path of light. After the sensor captures this change, it will immediately issue an alarm signal to remind the staff to take timely measures.
High sensitivity and accuracy
Optical leak sensor can capture small leak phenomena and issue timely alarms even in the early stages of leak, greatly improving the sensitivity and accuracy of detection.
Real time and remote monitoring
Optical leak sensor can monitor leak in real time and transmit data to the remote monitoring center in real-time. Staff can view leakage data at any time through terminal devices such as computers or mobile phones, achieving remote monitoring and management.
Strong adaptability
Optical leak sensor are not affected by complex working conditions such as liquid composition, turbulence, agitation, and vibration, and can adapt to various complex on-site environments.
Safe and reliable
Optical leak sensor adopts explosion-proof design and can be safely used in flammable and explosive gas station environments. At the same time, the optical leak sensor housing is made of stainless steel material, which is not easy to rust and ensures long-term reliability.
Optical leak sensor is application not only improves the safety and stability of gas stations, but also makes positive contributions to environmental protection and sustainable development. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the expansion of application fields, optical leak sensor will play a more important role in the gas station.
