Heat exchanger leak test - The proactive approach to safety and uptime
A heat exchanger leak test is a proactive way to secure product safety, prevent contamination, and ensure process reliability. By detecting even the smallest leaks before they cause downtime, you can plan maintenance more effectively and extend the service life of your heat exchangers. Alfa Laval’s integrity test helps identify hidden cracks and wear so you can maintain uptime, improve safety, and meet regulatory standards with confidence. The video introduces the Integrity Test procedure and what it can do for your business, as a proactive approach to securing uptime and product safety.
What is an integrity test for heat exchangers?
An integrity test is a diagnostic method designed to verify the mechanical and hygienic reliability of your gasketed plate and tubular heat exchangers. It detects leaks and identifies early signs of corrosion or fatigue before they develop into costly failures. Understanding what an integrity test is helps you plan maintenance, avoid contamination, and secure consistent product quality. This heat exchanger leak detection method provides the insight needed to maintain control over your process and safeguard uptime. In addition, the proactive approach gives you confidence in the reliability of your equipment.
How does the heat exchanger leak test procedure work?
The heat exchanger leak test procedure uses a non-toxic, non-flammable mix of hydrogen and nitrogen is pumped through your heat exchanger(gasketed/tubular), revealing any microscopic cracks, corrosion or material fatigue. Our precision sensors pick up any discharge of gas and identify the type of flaw - micro-cracks, corrosion, gasket failure, and more.
Each integrity test section takes about 15 minutes, giving accurate, real-time data on the condition of your plates and gaskets. The results let maintenance teams act fast, prevent cross-contamination, and extend equipment lifespan through data-driven upkeep.. Watch this explanatory animation.
Integrity test method for accurate heat exchanger leak detection
‘Adding value to your daily operations’
Product Safety
The risk of product safety and product loss is decreased. This leak detection test identifies the conditions of plates, whether corrosions or micro-cracks and reduces the risk of product safety.
Equipment Uptime
Improve maintenance planning and avoid unexpected downtime. Doing this test once or twice a year will significantly improve maintenance planning and ensure the equipment is in good condition. As a result, the lifespan of your heat exchangers is prolonged.
Environmental Friendliness
With this hydrogen test reduces the environmental footprint of chemicals, Helium or water compared to other test methods.
Compliance
The integrity test is a well-established method to fulfilling your regulatory demands. Accurate results from a fully automated system provide reliable documentation for audits supported by Alfa Laval recommendations.
