Leakwise Oil-on-Water Monitors Detect and Measure Oil Thickness  

The Leakwise ID-225 Oil-on-Water Detection System from GE Analytical (USA) enables operators to measure the thickness and monitor the buildup of hydrocarbons on water. Many petroleum and power companies use it for early detection, warning, and control of oil leaks and spills for application. However, it can also provide invaluable information in the event of a large oil spill, helping operators prioritize cleanup or containment targets based on the oil thickness of each area. For early detection, the Leakwise ID-225 is commonly used for: Remediation Control, the ID-225 monitors oil thickness changes over time in the ground, monitors the effectiveness of remediation techniques, and implements automatic on/off control; Skim Tanks, when a skim tank is used to collect entrained oil in wastewater, the ID-225 may be inserted into a tank through an inspection hatch, enabling the user to automatically start and stop the skimming operation; Monitoring Oil/Water Separators, an ID-225 can monitor oil layer buildup in an oil/water separator without human intervention and Wastewater Sewer Monitoring, an ID-225 installed in a sewer near the process area will detect and control hydrocarbon leaks at the source, reducing treatment plant load and preventing spills.

The low-maintenance Leakwise systems, which consist of a sensor an controller, use a patented high-frequency Electromagnetic Absorption Technique. They operate 24/7 without false alarms.