Leak Detection in Compressed Air and Gas Networks
Leaks in compressed air or pressurised gas networks often go unnoticed, yet they represent a significant source of energy waste. Detecting and repairing them is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to reduce your energy bill. Briskfil does exactly that, using high-precision ultrasonic technology.
Up to 30%
reduction in energy consumption
<12 months
typical payback for high consumption levels
35 years
years of experience in industrial gases
The leak makes no noise on your bill. But it’s there, every month.
A compressed air leak does not stop production, trigger an alarm, or become visible—which is why it is so easily overlooked. But it runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, consuming energy that you pay for but never use. In a typical industrial network, the combined impact of these leaks can represent a significant share of total consumption. Finding and fixing them often delivers the fastest return in compressed air management.
- Invisible waste – leaks consume energy continuously, even when production is stopped.
- Immediate return – fixing leaks is one of the energy-efficiency measures with the shortest payback period available.
- No interruptions – ultrasonic detection is carried out while the factory remains in operation.
- Complements the audit – integrates with the energy audit for complete optimisation.
Specialists in leak analysis and correction
Leaks in the compressed air network or pressurized gases can go unnoticed, but represent significant energy waste, potentially reaching 30% of total consumption and, in extreme cases, up to 50%, resulting in a substantial increase in operating costs.
Briskfil offers a specialized leak analysis and correction service, using high-precision ultrasonic technology, capable of identifying leaks of small diameters at long distances.
This process is carried out without the need to stop production: the ultrasonic equipment distinguishes the typical background sounds of the factory from the sounds generated by leaks. This approach is particularly advantageous for companies with continuous operation, where interrupting activity is not an option.
By detecting and correcting these leaks, your company reduces waste, improves energy efficiency and ensures more sustainable and economical operation of the network. This service complements Briskfil’s energy audits, contributing to optimized energy and resource management.
How we detect leaks, step by step
01 · Ultrasonic network inspection We survey the distribution network with high-precision ultrasonic equipment, which captures the inaudible sound generated by escaping air — even in leaks of small diameter and several meters away, with the factory in full operation.
02 · Location, recording and quantification Each leak is located, identified and recorded, with an estimate of the lost flow rate and associated cost. We turn each leak into a number, so you know exactly what you are wasting and where.
03 · Correction and validation We correct the identified leaks and validate the repair, restoring pressure and efficiency to the network. The result is a lower energy bill and a more stable system.
Why ultrasonic detection works
When compressed air escapes through a leak, it generates a high-frequency sound — largely above the limit of human hearing. Ultrasonic equipment captures exactly those frequencies, which gives it three decisive advantages in an industrial environment:
- Detects the inaudible — finds leaks that the ear cannot detect, especially small ones, which are the most numerous and the most ignored.
- Works with background noise — distinguishes the sound of the leak from the normal noise of the factory, allowing inspection without stopping production.
- Locates at a distance — identifies the exact origin of the leak even several meters away and in hard-to-reach areas.
It’s the difference between knowing that “there are leaks somewhere” and knowing exactly where they are and how much they cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leaks can account for up to 30% of the total consumption of a compressed air network and, in extreme cases, as much as 50%. Because compressed air is one of the most expensive forms of energy used in industry, this waste translates directly into a significant increase in energy costs. The good news is that it is also one of the quickest and most cost-effective sources of waste to eliminate.
Through high-precision ultrasonic technology. When air escapes through a leak, it generates a high-frequency sound that is largely inaudible to the human ear. Ultrasonic equipment detects these frequencies and pinpoints the exact source of the leak, even for small leaks, from several metres away and in hard-to-reach areas.
No. Ultrasonic leak detection is carried out while the factory is fully operational because the equipment can distinguish the sound produced by leaks from the normal background noise of production. This is a decisive advantage for companies with continuous operations, where stopping production is not an option.
Yes—absolutely. Small leaks are the most numerous and the most frequently overlooked precisely because they are often inaudible. But when added together and operating 24 hours a day, they can account for a significant share of total energy waste. That is why ultrasonic leak detection, which identifies exactly these leaks, can deliver such a strong return.
Leak repair is generally one of the energy-efficiency measures with the shortest payback period in a compressed air system. Because leaks consume energy continuously, every leak repaired stops adding to your energy bill from the moment it is fixed. Briskfil quantifies the flow rate and cost of each detected leak, so you can see the return in concrete numbers.
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