
User Manual
Introduction
QCL-MAN -CT2211-Aerosol-Leak-Detection-System-Rev F
October 2015
Introduction
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1.5
Leak detector overview
The leak detector identifies aerosol cans that are leaking propellant as they are carried
along a conveyor belt at high speed. The leak detector consists of an air extraction
arch, air filter/regulator, sample cell, sensor head and either a Venturi or 3-phase
blower.
Figure 1-3 Monitoring aerosol cans for leaks on a conveyer
A.
Air extraction arch — draws the air from around the aerosol can into the
sample handling system
B.
Air filter — for the removal of air particles and leaked contents of the
aerosol cans
C.
Sample cell — laser light is directed through the air extracted from around
the cans and back into the sensor head.
D.
Sensor head — contains the lasers and laser light detector. It is ATEX
Category 3 rated for a Zone 2 explosive environment.
E.
Conveyor belt — transporting the aerosol cans
Aerosol cans (not shown) are moving along the conveyor belt.
The control console (not shown) is located outside the explosive environment and is
not ATEX rated.
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