ACOUSTIC EMISSION METHOD FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS IN DOUBLE-BOTTOM STORAGE TANKS.

The paper describes the examples of AE method in industry for detecting and locating leaks in constructions of double bottom storage tanks. The tests were made on new and modernized tanks in various test conditions and utilized different ways of defect location. It presents also results of laboratory tests to evaluate the possibility of detecting corrosion processes in this inaccessible space of double bottom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]