LE-210

Advanced Acoustic Steam Leak

Detection System
 What is our aim today?

1.We would like to introduce to N.T.P.C. our latest state-of-

the-art ASLD system.

2. Give a basic idea of what steam leak detection is and how

it can help.

3. Accept feedback and queries, both positive and negative.

 Who are we?

Lintech was founded by Mr. Ravi Bhandari in 1986 who saw a need for advanced
acoustic detection systems to be made in India. The idea was originally brought to life
by Mr Brian A. Tero of Lintvalve (U.K.), the inventor and pioneer of acoustic steam
leak detection technology. With the growing demand in the energy sector, there was a
void of detection systems that could help manage boilers efficiently and safely. Over
the past two decades Lintech has successfully installed and supported its ASLD
systems in various power plants all over the country. Systems are still functional after
over twenty years of continuous use.
 Why monitor steam leak?
It is vital to detect tube leaks in steam generating boilers as soon as possible,
because some leaks develop into major failures, they can cause substantial
secondary damage and even catastrophic failure, with a risk of operator injury.
This result in costly repairs and a boiler shutdown (outage) causing substantial
financial loss.

Normally, operators detect tube leaks by either listening for steam jet noise,
watching for increase in make-up water consumption or using chemical tracers.
However these methods are intensive and do not give sufficient warning to allow
a planned outage for leaks and repairs.

Although pin-hole leaks do not affect boiler operations directly, as they grow over
time, they can cause severe damage to adjacent tubes especially in the superheated
or reheated section.

An early warning leak detection system has more important as modern boilers
increase in capacity and design optimise efficiencies by increasing steam
temperatures and pressure to supercritical levels. In addition, greater plant
availability, reduces maintenance costs, boiler down-time consistent and load
requirements and the availability of alternative generating capacity makes a leak
detection a priority.
 Why redesign if the system
works?
•The older system is an analogue system and can no longer meet the needs of
today's requirement.
•The old electronics is now obsolete and can no longer be repaired or
supported with spares.
•There is no provision to store and retrieve data which makes trend analysis
difficult and expensive.
•It is not easy to integrate with the other electronic systems like DCS and
warning system.
•Integrate the system so it is easier to maintain and is more cost effective.
•Develop an indigenous system to support our Honorable Prime Minister’s
‘MAKE IN INDIA’ campaign and reduce foreign reliance.
WHY NOT?
 LE-210

The LE-210 advanced acoustic steam leak detection

system is for use on large electric utility boilers which
operate using gas, oil, biomass, black or brown coal. The
system accurately identifies and locates a boiler tube leak
at early stages against the noise of an operational boiler.
 Lintech ASLD LE-210
•The system is helpful for taking proactive action to avoid the damage to other tubes due
to minor leakage in one tube.
•The steam leakage is monitored continuously and alarm indication is there, if it is
higher. Therefore, the operator can understand that steam is leaking higher and he can
take the corrective action to minimize it.
•The system is less critical but very important for the Boiler efficiency. As per Boiler
size, 16/24/32 channel Scanner is used which make system very cost effective .
•Absolute linear calibration at all times, Reliable microprocessor based design
•Detect leaks in banks of tubing in super-heater, reheater, economizer and headers in
boiler dead-space
•Remove all of the background noise of a boiler for each sensor location.
•Sensors are absolute and are factory calibrated An increase of 10dB in signal without
any soot-blower
•Early warning and indication of tube leaks with advanced sound detection with greater
sensitivity
The LE-210 Integrated Sensor
The LE-210 Integrated Sensor
Hardware Setup
 ASLD Sensor Calibrator

The Calibrator can be used to calibrate

the LE-210 sensor in the field and
assure the correct output level.
 Lintech ASLD Software

Main Screen

Trend Analysis
 Lintech ASLD Software

•The system software allows real time monitoring of the entire setup.
•Steam leaks can be kept under supervision as they develop and reach critical levels.
•A real-time display of the boiler structure effectively marks the position of each sensor
in the system.
•An alarm control mechanism to set levels for each sensor dB levels.
•An optional purge command output fro soot blowing.
•Trend analysis to monitor leaks over time and keep track of leaks
•Software interface to integrate alarm triggers and other softwares.
•Optional web interface to monitor data through Lan / Internet.
Thank You N.T.P.C