The Problem
A BC craft brewery used 25% more water per litre than industry standard. Brewmaster suspected a leak across complex stainless piping and tanks.
Detection Method
Flow monitoring + thermal imaging during cold-cleaning cycle. Identified a 3C anomaly at a heat exchanger where a gasket was weeping 4,000 L/day.
Results
Gasket replaced during routine cleaning. Water usage dropped to industry standard. $9,000/year saved. Annual thermal scans of process piping now scheduled.