Whatever the technique of searching for leaks, first of all a detailed plan of the examined network would be needed, with the exact indication of the routes of the pipes, the location of the hydrants and all the special equipment.

The identification can take place with a series of methods:

  • acoustic method
  • vibrational-acoustic method
  • optical method
  • method based on varied motion
  • thermographic method
  • method based on the GPR radar
  • triggering gas method
  • magnetic method
  • ultrasound system
  • laser localization