Aspects of leak detection
T. Chivers · OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1997
A requirement of a Leak before Break safety case is that the leakage from the through wall crack be detected prior to any growth leading to unacceptable failure. This paper sets out to review some recent developments in this field. It does not set out to be a comprehensive guide to all of the methods available. The discussion concentrates on acoustic emission and how the techniques can be qualified and deployed on operational plant.