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About Leak Testing (LT) : Leak Testing Is Used To Detect Through Leaks Using One of The Four Major LT Techniques: Bubble

The document provides an overview of leak testing (LT) techniques and topics that will be covered on a 4 hour, 135 question leak testing certification exam. It describes the four major LT techniques: bubble, pressure change, halogen diode, and mass spectrometer testing. It also outlines the exam topics which will include principles of LT, equipment, techniques/calibration, interpretation/evaluation, procedures, safety considerations, and references.

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About Leak Testing (LT) : Leak Testing Is Used To Detect Through Leaks Using One of The Four Major LT Techniques: Bubble

The document provides an overview of leak testing (LT) techniques and topics that will be covered on a 4 hour, 135 question leak testing certification exam. It describes the four major LT techniques: bubble, pressure change, halogen diode, and mass spectrometer testing. It also outlines the exam topics which will include principles of LT, equipment, techniques/calibration, interpretation/evaluation, procedures, safety considerations, and references.

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About Leak Testing (LT)

Leak Testing is used to detect through leaks using one of the four major LT techniques: Bubble,
Pressure Change, Halogen Diode and Mass Spectrometer Testing.

 Bubble Leak Testing relies on the visual detection of a gas (usually air) leaking from a pressurized
system; Pressure Change Leak Testing can be performed on closed systems only-- detection of a
leak is done by either pressurizing the system or pulling a vacuum then monitoring the pressure.
 Halogen Diode Leak Testing is done by pressurizing a system with a mixture of air and a halogen-
based tracer gas-- after a set period of time, a halogen diode detection unit, or "sniffer", is used to
locate leaks.
 Mass Spectrometer Leak Testing can be done by pressurizing the test part with helium or a helium/air
mixture within a test chamber then surveying the surfaces using a sniffer, which sends an air sample
back to the spectrometer.

Topical Outline
This examination is 4 hrs in length, having 135 questions of equal value.

1. Principles theory
 Physical principles in leak testing
 Principles of gas flow
 Proper selection of LT as method of choice
2. Equipment/Material
 Leak testing standards
 Detector/instrument performance factors
 Vacuum pumps
 Bubble testing practices and techniques
 Absolute pressure testing equipment
 Absolute pressure hold testing of containers
 Absolute pressure leakage rate testing of containers
 Analysis of data for determination of accurate results
 Halogen testing equipment
 Helium mass spectrometer testing equipment
3. Technique/Calibration
 Bubble test
 Pressure change/measurement test
 Halogen diode detector leak test
 Mass spectrometer leak testing
 Helium mass spectrometer vacuum testing by dynamic method
 Helium mass spectrometer vacuum testing by static method
4. Interpretation/Evaluation
 Basic techniques and/or units
 Test materials and equipment effects
 Effects of temperature and other atmospheric conditions
 Calibration for testing
 Probing/scanning or measurement/monitoring
 Leak interpretation evaluation
 Acceptance and rejection criteria
5. Procedures
6. Leak testing procedures
7. Leak testing specifications
8. Safety and Health
 Safety considerations
 Safety precautions
 Pressure precautions
 Safety devices
 Hazardous and tracer gas safety
 Types of monitoring equipment
 Safety

References
The number in parentheses following each reference is the ASNT catalog number.

 NDT Handbook: Volume 1, Leak Testing (141, 141CD, 141WCD)


 ASNT Level III Study Guide — Leak Testing Method (2266)
 All Four Leak Testing Methods - Supplement to Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (Q&A
Books) — Leak Testing Methods (2033A)

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