GUESSTIMATOR

LRM CONVERION TABLE*

DISTANCE FEET * (METERS) dB CORRECTION FACTOR
1.25 (0.4)
-22
2.0 (0.6)
-16
3.0 (0.9)
-10
4.0 (1.2)
-7
5.0 (1.5)
-4
6.0 (1.8)
-2
7.0 (2.1)
0
8.0 (2.4)
+1
9.0 (2.7)
+3
10.0 (3.0)
+4
11.0 (3.4)
+5
12.0 (3.7)
+7
13.0 (4.0)
+8
14.0 (4.3)
+8
15.0 (4.6)
+9
16.0 (4.9)
+10
17.0 (5.2)
+11
18.0 (5.5)
+12
19.0 (5.8)
+12
20.0 (6.1)
+13
25.0 (7.6)
+16
30.0 (9.1)
+18
35.0 (10.7)
+20
40.0 (12.2)
+22

*NOTES:

This conversion chart is only to be used as a rough estimatewhen close

access to the leak site is not possible or inconvenient.

When taking readings at a distance in a Plant, competing ultrasounds

(reflecting off of ceilings, etc.) can cause artificially high ultrasound
readings and hence, cause the leak results to be too high or possibly
suspect. It is recommended to reduce the readings from 20 to 40% in high
competing ultrasound areas.

Correction Factors are rounded off to the nearest whole number.

If reading is not taken at the above distances, it is advised to round off to

the lesser distance.

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Example:
If we detect a leak that is 20 feet ( 6.1 meters ) away with the Long Range Module
and get a reading of 30 dB, to convert it back to a Scanning Module Reading with
the Rubber Focusing Probe at 15 inches or 1.25 feet ( 0.4 meters) we add 13 dB
and get a reading of 43 dB.
So, 30 dB + 13 db = 43 dB

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:
Please keep in mind that these correction factors are to be used as a rough
estimateof the actual leak rate, and errors due to reflected competing
ultrasounds can cause high ultrasound readings and therefore artificially high
leak rates. It is advisable to reduce the leak rates and costs by a factor of 20 to
40% depending on the level of competing ultrasounds. It is better to under
estimate the compressed air losses than to over estimate them.

UE SYSTEMS, INC. 14 HAYES STREET, ELMSFORD NY 10523 USA

Toll Free USA & Canada 24-Hour Fax
email:
Internet:
800-223-1325
914-347-2181 info@uesystems.com www.uesystems.com

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