What is reason #3 to choose for a vacuum system ?

We recommend a vacuum based leak detection system for several reasons:

Reason #3: A vacuum system is less prone to clogging.

In case of a liner leak and operating a vacuum system, the vacuum pump of the leak detection system will pull the leaking ammonia to the ammonia analyser. After the leak detection circuit in which the leak occurs has been determined, one is able to dilute the leak in this line with air via the vacuum pump by opening the atmospheric ball valve and in that way one dilutes the leaking fluid and reduces (eliminates) the risk for clogging!

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How a vacuum LDS system is able to distinguish a false indication from an ammonia cloud in the atmosphere from a real liner leak ?

High pressure urea equipment consists of a carbon steel pressure bearing wall, which is protected against corrosion by a protective stainless, titanium or duplex steel layer. This protective layer can be an overlay welding, an explosive cladded layer or a loose liner. Any leak in a loose liner will lead to a dangerous situation in that a large surface of the carbon steel pressure bearing wall underneath the leaking loose liner compartment will be exposed to the extremely corrosive ammonium carbamate. Experience has shown that ammonium carbamate can corrode carbon steels with very high corrosion rates up to 1,000 mm (40 inch) per year.

When talking about active leak detection systems, one can distinguish a pressurized system, in which an inert carrier gas stream flows through the leak detection circuits and a vacuum based system, where one pulls vacuum pressure behind the liner. We recommend a vacuum based leak detection system for several reasons.

But how can a vacuum system distinguish a false indication from for instance an ammonia cloud in the atmosphere from a liner leak ?

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