Tracer Gas Testing

Tracer Gas Testing:

Because even a small leak can result in the loss of your product and has the potential to cause a fire, explosion or toxic contamination, your concerns demand an immediate response.

Since 1983, the petrochemical Industry has depended on a quick response from the Tracer Gas Testing Division of Darbonne Services, Inc. to pinpoint leaks in a variety of hydrocarbon and chemical systems.

Using an inert rare gas that is non-toxic and odorless, DSI is able to provide you with a comprehensive survey of your equipment, which includes the exact location and, the size of your leaks. If required, DSI will also make the first attempt at any necessary corrections.

Darbonne Services Tests:

Single and Double Bottom Storage Tanks
Floating Roof Pontoons
Fixed and Floating Head Exchangers
Process Vessels and Pipes
Vacuum Units
Underground Pipes and Cables

Equipment and Services:

DSI Tank Master / Tracer Gas / Standard Operating Procedures

The right equipment is required to perform a job effectively, which holds especially true in the tracer gas testing field. DSI is proud of the custom designed tools that play an essential role in contributing to our successful tracer gas testing program.

DSI Tank Master
To aid in the testing of above ground storage tank bottoms and pontoons, DSI designed and developed the Tank Master, which monitors and automatically adjusts the tracer gas pressure. The System maximizes the effectiveness of the tracer gas testing by serving as a remote monitoring station and by providing both a visual and audible alarm should a fault condition occur.
Tracer Gas
DSI's certified technicians are equipped to use helium (He), which is an inert rare gas. When large volumes of tracer gas are required, Helium may be added to a carrier gas such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) or nitrogen (N₂).
DSI follows a strict protocol when performing tracer gas tests. The gases used are colorless, odorless, and dissipate quickly. More importantly, they are not dangerous to the environment.
Standard Operating Procedures
The most elaborate equipment and advanced software would be useless without a plan of action to utilize those tools properly. DSI has established a Standard Operating Procedure to define the responsibilities of our technicians from calibration and certification of our instruments to proper report generation. A thorough and rigorous training and certification process enables DSI to provides the qualified technicians that our clients expect.

For more information contact DSI at (337) 855-4869, Johnny_D@darbonneonline.com, or submit an electronic form.