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Sensit Technologies 851 TRANSPORT DRIVE • VALPARAISO, INDIANA 46383
Phone: (219) 465-2700 • Fax: (219) 465-2701 www.gasleaksensors.com
Innovative Detection Solutions
Introduction
Ultra-Trac APL Acoustic Pipe Locator
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Family business incorporated in 1980
Strong brand recognition
in energy industry with brands like Gas-Trac,
Sensit, Trak-It and Smart-Cal.
Business built on
innovation, service and integrity
We design, manufacture,
service and sell ISO 9001:2008 certified company
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ISO 9001:2008 certified
Sales to 55 countries
Sustained growth through additional markets and
new product development
Products produced in the USA in our state-of-the-
art manufacturing facility in Valparaiso, Indiana.
For more information review our website at
www.gasleaksensors.com ISO 9001:2008 certified company
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Gas Technology Institute Project
• Began in late 90’s • Funding through
GRI/GTI, OTD, PHMSA • Research supported by
many utilities • Technology licensed to
Sensit Technologies and commercialization efforts began in mid 2011
History
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• Locate unmarked piping systems – Gas distribution lines – Sewer laterals – Field tile systems
• No access to the utility system needed
• One button operation • Easy to interpret data • Detects multiple pipes • Locates within regulatory
requirements • Operate in soil, grass, concrete and
asphalt ground covering
Functional Goals
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Convert this
Ultra-Trac APL – Acoustic Pipe Locator Commercial Goal
Transmit-Receive Set
Obstacle (pipe)
ground surface
R T
reflected wave
Transmitter sends “pings” Receiver listens to reflected ping. Strength and duration of pings are
converted to useful info on display
Each test of the transmitter and receiver device is a “slice”
A group of “slices” is a “scan”
How does it work?
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Ultra-Trac APL – Acoustic Pipe Locator How to Use
•Start up (less than 1 minute) •Lay down a measuring tape for reference •Select a Scan direction (L->R or R->L) •Select 6 or 12” slices •Place unit on ground and wait for check marks on display indicating receivers are ready •Place foot on unit •Push handle forward (this creates the coupling to the ground) •Push the trigger button •Unit will tell you go to the next slice in seconds. •Must do at least 4 slices for a scan •Press “calculate” to display results.
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• Review display for location of detected substructure and mark
• Instrument will detect up to 3 objects per scan
• The results are matched to measuring device to the nearest 6 or 12 inches depending on scan width selectect
• Repeat procedure 10-20’ away to create a point to point identification of substructure
Ultra-Trac APL – Basic Use
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• Development work continues – Fine tuning items found during
alpha evaluation – Ruggedizing housing – Customizing receivers for more
abusive environment • Successful field demo in May
w/OTD members • Parts ordered for prototypes • Field implementation of prototypes
in July/Aug • Beta evaluation with OTD members • Expected product launch in 3Q12
Ultra-Trac APL - Status
Examples of locates using the “Alpha” APL
2” gas line 42” below surface Confirmation by excavation 1.25” water line 14” below surface
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Ultra-Trac APL
Sensit Technologies 851 TRANSPORT DRIVE VALPARAISO, INDIANA
46383 Phone: (219) 465-2700
Fax: (219) 465-2701 www.gasleaksensors.com
Thank you for your business and the opportunity! We look forward to working with you in the future!
Development recognition: Gas Technology Institute
Dr. Kiran Kothari www.gastechnology.org