Leak Test
The difference between a pressure decay leak test and a mass flow leak test (and which one to use)
One of the most common questions about leak testing is understanding when to use pressure decay versus flow. We discuss how these two types of test differ and the instances where one is preferable to the other.
Dear John: What's the difference between pressure decay leak and flow-based leak test?
Question: Dear John, What’s the difference between a pressure decay leak test and a flow-based leak test? How do I know which one I should use? Answer: Leak testing is one of those things that is more complicated than it seems on the surface. The differences b…