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Hi, I'm doing a pressure test with a liquid medium. I have a fixed volume and I know the pressure drop, and temperature change - how do I calculate volume of liquid lost in a leak?
I assume that the leakage is expected to b e small.MikeJ said:Hi, I'm doing a pressure test with a liquid medium. I have a fixed volume and I know the pressure drop, and temperature change - how do I calculate volume of liquid lost in a leak?
I have a feeling that it could be equally difficult to measure those quantities accurately enough to reveal a leak.You could have the same problem distinguishing between liquid loss and creep that you could encounter in my volume change suggestion. The capillary tube problem could be solved if it is mounted in a suitable protective cell during pressurisation. as the capillary tube would not experience any excess internal pressure.MikeJ said:pressure, volume and temperature
Liquid volume loss during pressure test refers to the amount of liquid that is lost during a pressure test due to leakage or other factors.
Measuring liquid volume loss during pressure test is important because it can indicate the integrity of the system being tested. If there is a significant amount of liquid loss, it may indicate that there is a leak or other issue that needs to be addressed.
Liquid volume loss during pressure test is calculated by measuring the amount of liquid added to the system before the test and comparing it to the amount of liquid remaining after the test. The difference between the two amounts is the liquid volume loss.
There are several factors that can contribute to liquid volume loss during pressure test, including leaks in the system, improper sealing, and temperature changes. It is important to carefully monitor these factors during the test to accurately determine the volume loss.
To minimize liquid volume loss during pressure test, it is important to ensure that the system being tested is properly sealed and there are no leaks. Additionally, maintaining a constant temperature throughout the test can help prevent volume loss due to thermal expansion or contraction.