Chemical storage areas often contain acids, alkalis and other corrosive liquids that can create serious safety and maintenance risks if leakage is not detected early. A small leak from a storage tank, chemical drum, dosing pipeline, valve connection or floor containment area may spread before operators notice it during routine inspection.
In many industrial facilities, acid and alkali leakage can cause equipment corrosion, floor damage, cable tray damage, production interruption and potential risk to personnel. For this reason, chemical liquid leak detection should not rely only on manual inspection. A continuous leakage monitoring method is needed in areas where corrosive liquid may accumulate or flow.
ANWETECH AT-LS103 Acid & Alkali Liquid Leakage Sensing Cable is designed for early detection of water, strong acid and strong alkali leakage. It is suitable for chemical storage rooms, acid and alkali tank areas, dosing systems, laboratories, battery rooms, industrial floors and other areas where chemical liquid leakage may occur.
Before selecting a leak detection solution, engineers should first identify where chemical leakage is most likely to happen. In chemical storage areas, typical leakage points include:
The sensing cable should be installed close to these possible leakage paths, especially at low points where leaked liquid may collect.
Manual inspection is useful, but it has limitations. Leakage may happen at night, during unmanned operation, under equipment, behind tanks or inside floor trenches. In some cases, a small chemical leak may not be visible immediately, but it can still damage surrounding equipment and surfaces.
For chemical storage rooms, early detection is important because acid and alkali liquids can spread along the floor, enter cable trenches or reach other equipment areas. A leakage sensing cable provides continuous monitoring along the installed route and allows the leak detection controller to activate an alarm when liquid contacts the cable.
AT-LS103 is a chemical liquid leakage sensing cable. It is installed along the area where acid, alkali or water leakage may occur. When liquid contacts the cable, the connected leak detection controller receives the leakage signal and activates an alarm.
A typical system logic is:
Liquid leakage occurs
→ AT-LS103 sensing cable detects the leakage
→ Leak detection controller receives the signal
→ Alarm output is activated
→ Maintenance personnel check and handle the leakage area
For projects that require leak location indication, AT-LS103 can be used with a compatible positioning leak detection controller. In this type of system, the controller can help display where the leakage occurs along the cable route.
AT-LS103 is designed to detect:
This makes it suitable for many chemical storage and process areas where corrosive liquid leakage is a concern.
The source data also confirms chemical resistance testing after the cable was immersed in chemicals at 23°C for 3 days. Tested chemicals include concentrated sulfuric acid 96%, hydrochloric acid 37%, nitric acid 60%, formic acid 88% AR grade, sodium hydroxide 25%, xylene 100% AR grade and ethylene glycol 100% AR grade.
However, chemical resistance can vary depending on concentration, exposure time, temperature and site conditions. For special chemicals or mixed chemical environments, compatibility should be confirmed before final project use.
For effective leak detection, the cable should be installed where leaked liquid is most likely to contact it. Engineers should consider the floor slope, drainage route, equipment layout and containment design before installation.
Recommended installation positions include:
The cable should not be installed only for appearance. It should follow the real leakage path. If leaked liquid will flow toward a trench or low point, the sensing cable should be placed along that route.
AT-LS103 is the sensing cable part of the chemical leak detection system. It should be connected to a compatible leak detection controller.
Depending on the controller configuration, the system may provide:
This is important for engineering design because the cable itself does not replace the controller. The alarm output, display function and communication method depend on the selected leak detection controller.
For a complete chemical storage leak detection solution, engineers should confirm:
AT-LS103 is designed for chemical liquid leakage detection in industrial environments. The cable uses a fluoropolymer and alloy wire structure, providing corrosion-resistant performance for acid and alkali leakage monitoring.
Key technical features include:
These features make the cable suitable for installation along tanks, floors, equipment bases, pipelines and containment areas in chemical storage applications.
When selecting a chemical leak detection cable for acid and alkali storage areas, engineers should not only look at the product name. The following points should be checked carefully:
For AT-LS103, the maximum exposure temperature is 85°C. If the installation area has high-temperature surfaces or special chemical exposure, engineers should confirm compatibility before installation.
AT-LS103 can be used in many chemical leakage monitoring applications, including:
In these applications, the sensing cable helps provide early leakage alarm and supports faster maintenance response.
Compared with point-type detection, a sensing cable can monitor leakage along a continuous route. This is useful in chemical storage areas because leakage may occur at different points along tanks, pipes, trenches or equipment bases.
A cable-based leak detection method is especially suitable when:
By installing AT-LS103 along the likely leakage route, the system can detect liquid contact at any point along the cable and send an alarm through the connected controller.
After a leakage alarm, maintenance personnel should first follow the site safety procedure. Acid and alkali leakage should be handled with proper personal protective equipment and according to the chemical safety requirements of the facility.
After the leaked liquid is removed, the cable should be cleaned and dried properly. AT-LS103 is designed for rapid reset and reuse after leakage is cleared. Before resetting the system, check whether the cable surface, connector and installation route are still in good condition.
If the cable has been exposed to aggressive chemicals for a long time, it should be inspected carefully before reuse.
