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The scope of the project is to provide a way to locate leaks in underwater lining applications such as residential swimming pools and frack ponds. The unit should be portable, waterproof, durable, easy to operate underwater and easy to change batteries or recharge.

A colleague came to a student for advice on ways to locate leaks in pools. After suggesting currently used above water technology for pool leak detection, it was discovered by the colleague that a hand held unit was needed. After attempting to find a unit that could satisfy his needs it was realized that nothing like it exists, especially on a consumer-affordable level. The student sought an opportunity to develop a similar technology for the detection of pool leaks built for the average consumer.

This project will deliver a working prototype of an underwater leak detector. Project will be conducted in several development phases. The team will conduct benchmarking activities and feasibility testing prior to the start of detailed design.

Given that this is a clean sheet project, it is expected that there may be follow on projects.

Project Name

Handheld Underwater Leak-Detector

Project Number

P13481

Start Term

2012-1

End Term

2012-2

Faculty Guide

Ed Hanzlik, echeee@rit.edu

Sponsor (financial support)

Mark Smith, MSD Project Office