LDAR

LDAR – Leak Detection and Repair – is a work practice designed to identify leaking equipment, such as pumps or valves, so that emissions can be reduced through repairs. Leak detection systems help locate and identify emissions. The several types of leak detection systems (LDS), for example acoustic, chemical and pressure. In this newssection you can find news related to LDAR.

SwRI uses Drones to Automate Methane Leak Detection

A new leak detection system developed by the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will be able to detect methane leaks in real-time using a drone.

Montrose Acquires Target Emission Services

Montrose Environmental Group, a high-growth environmental services company, and Target Emission Services, a market leader in fugitive emission detection in the USA and Canada, have announced that Montrose will acquire Target.

New year, new style: Fugitive Emissions Journal in 2019

We are pleased to announce the Fugitive Emissions Journal has transitioned to an A4, standard magazine-style format in 2019! The journal is published quarterly (March, June, September & December) with a focus on four important and recurring topics within the fugitive emissions community: Leak Detection & Repair (LDAR), Benzene Waste Operations (BWON), Flares & Instrumentation and Air Permitting.