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API PUBL*3349607322900554079274FOREWORDThis document is intended to provide the reader with a background in leak detectiontechnologies for aboveground storage tanks in petroleum service.This document wasdeveloped by Vista Research,Inc.under the guidance of the API Leak DetectionWorkgroup and the API Storage Tank Task Force.The document incorporates informationon leak detection technologies from APIs research and from the experience of workgroupmembers.While an attempt has been made to discuss the main types of leak detectionmethods,the reader should recognize that there may be other forms of leak detection notdiscussed in this publication.The reader should also be cautioned that claims made by leakdetection vendors should be carefully evaluated and that API does not endorse any of theleak detection technologies discussed in this publication.API publications may be used by anyone desiring to do so.Every effort has been madeby the Institute to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained in them;however,the Institute makes no representation,warranty,or guarantee in connection with thispublication and hereby expressly disclaims any liability or responsibility for loss or damageresulting from its use or for the violation of any federal,state,or municipal regulation withwhich this publication may conflict.Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the director of the Health andEnvironmental Affairs Department,American Petroleum Institute,1220 L Street,N.W.,Washington.D.C.20005.分