Patent Publication Number: US-2018038765-A1

Title: Containment testing devices, methods, and systems

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application claims the benefit of and priority to the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/371,762, filed on Aug. 7, 2016. The entire contents of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/371,762 is incorporated herein by reference as part of this application. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Technical Field 
     The disclosure relates at least to containment testing devices, methods, and systems. 
     Discussion of Related Field 
     There are approximately 563,000 underground storage tanks (UST&#39;s) in the United States that store petroleum and other substances. (See the Federal Government of the United States&#39; Environmental Protection Agency&#39;s website: https://www.epa.gov/ust, accessed Jul. 23, 2016). UST&#39;s and other storage units often include a variety of containment systems or units. For instance, UST&#39;s may include turbine sump containments, dispenser sump containments, spill containments, vapor recovery containments, transitional/intermediate sump containments and/or other containment systems. Each containment system may perform a different function. For example, spill containments may be designed to catch spilled fuel from the refilling process and to prevent the captured liquid from contaminating the surrounding environment. Turbine sump containments may be designed to provide access to turbine sump systems. Notwithstanding their differences, each containment system may be designed to house important equipment for the proper functioning of the UST and protection of the environment. Given the number of UST&#39;s, the potential environmental safety concerns, and possible regulatory requirements, it is important to ensure that containment systems work properly. The present disclosure provides devices, methods and systems for testing the liquid and/or air tightness (hereafter “tightness” or “tight”) of containment systems. 
     There are various methods for testing the tightness of containment systems. For example, the hydrostatic testing method may be accomplished by a tester who fills a spill bucket (part of a spill containment system), a turbine sump containment or other containment system with water measured to within 1/16 of an inch. The tester may then let the water stand for approximately an hour and then measure the water level again. If the water level is observed to have dropped less than ⅛ of an inch, the containment system is considered tight. Otherwise, the containment system is not considered tight. Once the testing is completed the water is removed from the containment system and disposed of. 
     The hydrostatic testing method has some drawbacks. For instance, accurately measuring water levels may be difficult in light of various factors. First, surface tension or other properties of water may make it difficult to get accurate water measurements. Second, water may evaporation on hot days or freeze on cold day and/or other weather conditions may affect water levels. Third, debris falling into the containment system may negatively affecting measurements. Fourth, it may be difficult to measure water levels in exactly the same spot for both measurements, thereby potentially affecting the measurements. Fifth, the hydrostatic testing method may take an hour or longer to complete. Sixth, the water must be removed and properly disposed of (especially if the water is contaminated). 
     Another method of testing the tightness of containment systems includes the vacuum testing method. The vacuum testing method may be accomplished by isolating the containment system from the tank and then applying negative pressure to 30.0 inches of water column. After the appropriate test pressure is achieved the vacuum source is turned off and the pressure in the containment system is monitored. If a drop in negative pressure less than 4.0 inches of water column is observed, the containment system is declared tight. Otherwise, the containment system is not considered tight. 
     Because containment systems come in various sizes, there is a need for a tightness testing device that can perform the vacuum testing method on targeted containment systems of various sizes. In addition, there is a need for a tightness testing device that can create a positive and negative pressure seal in order to check integrity of testing equipment. Furthermore, there is a need for such a testing device to have pressure sensing equipment that is sensitive enough to see changes of 0.1 inches of water column. 
     In light of the disadvantages of the hydrostatic testing method and/or needs associated with the vacuum testing method, there is at least a need for improved containment testing device(s), method(s) and/or system(s). 
     SUMMARY 
     In one aspect, a containment testing device may include: a base portion; a wall portion including an exterior surface; and an inflatable seal member situated on at least an aspect of the exterior surface, wherein the inflatable seal member, when inflated, may provide a temporary seal between the containment testing device and a containment system. 
     Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The containment testing device may include: a first ledge portion and a second ledge portion, wherein the inflatable seal member may be situated between the first ledge portion and the second ledge portion, wherein the first ledge portion and second ledge portion may guide the direction the inflatable seal member expands and support it when the inflatable seal member is inflated. The containment testing device may include a handle. The containment testing device may include: a first port, a second port, a third port, and a fourth port. The containment testing device may include: a first valve, a second valve, and a third valve. The inflatable seal member may include a fill line for inflating the inflatable seal member. The fill line may be disposed through the fourth port and be operably connected to the first valve, wherein the first valve may be capable of controlling the flow of air going into and coming from the inflatable seal member and may be capable of being operably connected to a compressor for inflating the inflatable seal member. The second valve may be disposed through the second port and may be capable of being operably connected to a manometer for monitoring the level of pressure in the containment system. The third valve may be disposed through the third port and may be capable of being operably connected to a compressor for providing positive and negative pressure to the containment system. The containment testing device may be designed to test the tightness of a spill containment system. The containment testing device may be designed to test the tightness of a turbine sump containment system. The containment testing device may be configured to test the tightness of containment systems of various sizes. The containment testing device may be configured to provide positive and negative pressure to the containment system. The containment testing device may be configured with a means for measuring a change in pressure of at least 0.1 inches of water column in the containment system. The containment testing device may include an inspection camera system for visualizing leaks in the containment system. At least an aspect of the base portion may be configured from transparent material for visualizing leaks in the containment system. A support device may operably connect to the containment testing device to provide stability and support to the containment testing device. 
     In another aspect, a containment testing device may include: a base portion; a wall portion comprising an exterior surface; and a means for providing a temporary seal between the containment testing device and a containment system, wherein said means is inflatable. 
     In another aspect, a method of using a containment testing device to test the tightness of a containment system, wherein the containment testing device may include: a base portion; a wall portion comprising an exterior surface; and an inflatable seal member situated on at least an aspect of the exterior surface, wherein the inflatable seal member, when inflated, provides a temporary seal between the containment testing device and a containment system; wherein the containment system may include at least one cover; wherein the method may include: removing the at least one cover from the containment system; installing the containment testing device at least partially inside the containment system and inflating the inflatable seal member to form a temporary seal between the containment testing device and the containment system; applying positive pressure within the containment system to test the tightness of the seal between the containment testing device and the containment system; applying negative pressure within the containment system to test the tightness of the containment system; and monitoring the level of pressure inside the containment system to determine whether the containment system is tight. 
     Implementations may include one or more of the following features. The containment system may include a fill pipe; wherein the monitoring of the level of pressure inside the containment system may be performed by use of a manometer; wherein the method of using the containment testing device to test the tightness of the containment system may further include installing and inflating an inflatable plug in the fill pipe in order to isolate the containment system and control the tightness test of the containment system; and maintaining the inflated state of the inflatable plug until testing is complete. 
     These general and specific aspects may be implemented by using systems, apparatuses, devices, means, methods and structures and/or any combination thereof. Certain implementations may provide one or more of the following advantages. Embodiments may not achieve any or all of the listed advantages. Further, this is not an exhaustive list of all possible advantages of the disclosure. One or more embodiments of the disclosure may be configured to be and/or provide users the following. 
     In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may be designed to test the tightness of various containment systems such as spill containment systems, turbine sump containments, dispenser sump containments, vapor recovery containments, transitional/intermediate sump containments and/or other containment systems. 
     In one or more embodiments, use of the disclosure to test the tightness of a containment system may be done without using water and/or less use of water as compared to the hydrostatic testing method. In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may use a “side” seal method as opposed to sealing the very top of the containment. In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may provide a pneumatically actuated seal that may provide a sealing pressure of up to 100 psi against the side of the containment system or between a containment testing device and the containment system. In one or more embodiments, after actuating the seal, positive pressure and a leak detection solution may be used to verify that there are no leaks between the containment testing device and the containment that would affect the test results. In one or more embodiments, once the seal has been verified the containment may then be tested under negative pressure to prove if it is tight or not. In one or more embodiments, if the containment fails the test, a leak detection solution may be applied inside the containment and the containment may be tested again. In one or more embodiments, the containment test device can be removed to visibly check for signs of leakage. 
     In one or more embodiments, in addition to and/or alternative to the negative pressure vacuum method for leak detection, the disclosure may employ positive pressure to the containment system using a trace gas (helium). In one or more embodiments, a helium detector may be used to find traces of helium in the backfill surrounding the containment. Such a method used in conjunction with the vacuum method above, may allow a user to prove that the containment is or is not tight, as well as whether leaks from the contaminants are or are not going out into the environment. 
     In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may be configured to test containment systems with a range different sizes of openings, such as openings with about a 9-inch diameter to about a 60-inch diameter. In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may be a cleaner, more reliable test method than hydrostatic testing on piping containment sumps. In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may include a digital pressure sensor with a sensitivity of 1/10 inches of water column that may be used to monitor pressure inside the containment being tested. In one or more embodiments, using a positive pressure method in conjunction with a vacuum or negative method may measure not only the tightness of the containment system, but also whether the leaks are going out into the environment as opposed to going back into the UST. In one or more embodiments, the disclosure may provide a containment testing device, system and/or method that may be portable and simple to operate, that may provide accurate measurements and detection of leaks, that may be use repeated, that may provide a relatively shorter test duration, that may be affordable. 
     Other aspects and advantages may be apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings, and/or the claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Various embodiments of the disclosure will now be discussed with reference to the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are not to be considered limiting of its scope. 
         FIG. 1  shows a sectional view of aspects of one embodiment of an underground storage tank (UST) system; 
         FIG. 2  is a top view of one embodiment of a spill containment cover and a spill containment ring that may be associated with a spill bucket; 
         FIG. 3  is a sectional view of aspects of one embodiment of a spill containment system; 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of one embodiment of a containment testing device; 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 4 ; 
         FIG. 6  is a bottom view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 4 ; 
         FIG. 7  is a perspective view of another embodiment of a containment testing device; 
         FIG. 8  is a side view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 9  is a bottom view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 4  including an inflatable seal member; 
         FIG. 11  is a side view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 10 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a detailed side sectional view along line A-A of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 10  and a sectional view of aspects of a spill containment ring and a spill bucket; 
         FIG. 13  is a detailed side sectional view along line A-A of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 10  and a sectional view of aspects of a spill containment ring and a spill bucket, wherein the containment testing device is configured in an alternate position as compared to  FIG. 12 ; 
         FIG. 14  is a perspective view of one embodiment of containment testing device including a first valve, a second valve and a third valve; 
         FIG. 15  is a top view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 14 ; 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of one embodiment of a hose; 
         FIG. 17  is a perspective view of one embodiment of a vacuum source connecting unit; 
         FIG. 18  is a front view of one embodiment of a manometer; 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 10  situated respective to a spill containment system; 
         FIG. 20  is a top view of one embodiment of a spill containment ring and a containment testing device including an uninflated inflatable seal member; 
         FIG. 21  is a top view of the spill containment ring and the containment testing device illustrated in  FIG. 20 , albeit the inflatable seal member has been inflated; 
         FIG. 22  is a sectional view of one embodiment of aspects of a spill containment system wherein an inflatable plug has been install and inflated in a fill pipe; 
         FIG. 23  is a sectional view of one embodiment of aspects of a turbine sump system; 
         FIG. 24  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of containment testing device and a sectional view of aspects of the turbine sump system illustrated in  FIG. 23 ; 
         FIG. 25  is a sectional view of one embodiment of a handle configured to receive a means for aiding in stabilizing and supporting the containment testing device  100  (such as a bolt); 
         FIG. 26  is a perspective view of the containment testing device of as illustrated in  FIG. 24  with a support device operably connected to it, as well as a sectional view of a turbine sump system; 
         FIG. 27  is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a containment testing device; 
         FIG. 28  is a flow diagram that depicts one embodiment of a method for using a containment testing device in accordance with one embodiment; 
         FIG. 29  is a flow diagram that depicts one embodiment of another method for using a containment testing device in accordance with one embodiment; and 
         FIG. 30  is a flow diagram that depicts one embodiment of another method for using a containment testing device in accordance with one embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following description illustrates principles of the disclosure that may be applied in various ways to provide different embodiments. There may be many different forms of embodiments of the disclosure, and as such, embodiments should not be limited to those set forth herein and shown in the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the disclosure may be shown and described herein, changes and modifications may be made without departing from its scope and concepts. That which is set forth herein and shown in the accompanying drawings is offered to illustrate the principles of the disclosure and not as limitations. Other variations of the disclosure may be included within the principles of the disclosure. 
     In some embodiments, the disclosure may be configurable, adaptable and customizable to meet the various needs of various users in various circumstances and/or to be compatible and/or used in conjunction with various systems, apparatuses, devices, means, methods and/or structures. 
     The disclosure may be configured in various ways, by various means and/or various methods, with various parts, to various dimensions (such as but limited to shapes, lengths, widths, heights, depths, and/or sizes) and/or with and/or from various materials, and/or any combinations thereof. The specific parts, materials, members, devices, systems and/or components of the disclosure may be configured together and/or separate and/or with other materials, members, devices, systems and/or components and/or any combinations thereof. 
     The drawings herein may but do not necessarily illustrate the disclosure to scale. The drawings herein may but do not necessarily depict the exact positions, shapes, sizes, layouts, designs, angles and/or other dimensions and/or configurations in which the disclosure may be implemented. In one or more embodiments, the components of the disclosures may be configured to various positions, shapes, sizes, layouts, designs, angles and/or other dimensions and/or configurations from various materials, for various reasons. 
     The disclosure may be used for various uses and/or for various purposes. For example, the disclosure may be used to test the tightness of spill buckets, sumps or other containment systems or units associated with underground storage tanks. 
       FIG. 1  shows a sectional view of one embodiment of an underground storage tank (UST) system  11  and ground  12 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , UST system  11  may include a tank  20 , a spill containment system  30 , a turbine sump system  60 , a fuel line  70  and a dispenser  90 . 
     Tank  20  may be designed to house fuel and may include a single wall, a double wall or other walled or layered configuration made of various materials. Tank  20  may include other components, whether illustrated or described herein or not. 
     Spill containment system  30  may be designed to catch fuel that drips and spills over when a driver fills tank  20  and to prevent the captured fuel from contaminating the surrounding environment. Spill containment system  30  may include a spill containment cover  32 , a spill containment ring  34 , a spill bucket  36 , a fill pipe  38  and other components discussed below. Although shown directly above tank  20 , aspects of the spill containment system  30  may be located in an alternative position in respect to tank  20 . Spill containment system  30  may include other components, whether illustrated or described herein or not. 
     Turbine sump system  60  may be designed to pump fuel from tank  20  to dispenser  90  where fuel can be distributed to consumers. Turbine sump system  60  may include a turbine sump access cover  62 , a turbine sump ring  64 , a turbine sump containment cover  65 , a turbine sump containment  66 , a turbine pump  68 , and a pipe  69 . Turbine sump system  60  may include other components, whether illustrated or described herein or not. For example, turbine sump system  60  may include test boots, flex connectors, leak detection systems and sensors, pipes, etc. 
     Dispenser  90  may include a dispenser sump  92  and other components (such as nozzles, hoses, meters, etc.) whether illustrated or described herein or not. 
     The UST system  11  may include other components and/or various containment systems, whether illustrated or described herein or not. For instance, UST system  11  may include monitoring systems, sensors, vents, vapor recovery systems, vacuum systems, piping, wiring, transition/intermediate sumps, leak detector systems, seals, hoses, conduits, electronics, fittings, connectors, etc. 
       FIG. 2  shows a top view of one embodiment of spill containment cover  32  and spill containment ring  34  associated with spill bucket  36 . Spill containment cover  32  may be designed to withstand vehicles travelling over it. Spill containment ring  34  may assume various configurations and be made from various materials. For example, spill containment ring  34  may be made from cast iron capable of being run over by vehicles and of being subjected to various weather conditions. Spill containment ring  34  may retain spill containment cover  32  and be attached to spill bucket  36 . 
       FIG. 3  shows a sectional view of one embodiment of spill containment system  30 . Spill bucket  36  may range in size, such as from about 5 gallons to about 25 gallons.  FIG. 3  shows aspects of one embodiment of spill containment cover  32 , spill containment ring  34 , spill bucket  36 , and fill pipe  38 . The various components of spill containment system  30  may be configured to various sizes. For example, spill containment cover  32 , spill containment ring  34 , and/or spill bucket  36  may range in size, such as from about 9 inches to about 24 inches in diameter. Spill bucket  36  may be configured within larger sumps and/or in conjunction with other systems, such as, vapor recovery systems. In such instances, spill bucket  36  may be accessed via a separate cover or lid. Although spill bucket  36  illustrated in  FIG. 3  is in a single wall configuration, spill bucket  36  may be other configurations such as a double walled corrugated configuration or other configurations.  FIG. 3  also shows one embodiment of spill containment system  30  that may include a snap cap  40 , a fill adapter  42 , a nipple  44 , first threads  46 , second threads  48 , and a drain  49 . In one or more embodiments, snap cap  40  may be configured in some other configuration than a snap cap configuration. Although not shown in  FIG. 3 , a drop tube may be housed within fill pipe  38  and extend to fill adapter  42 . Snap cap  40 , fill adapter  42 , nipple  44 , first threads  46 , second threads  48 , and drain  49  may assume various configurations and be made from various materials. For example, fill adapter  42  may be designed as a tight fill adapter that allows a driver to attach his or her hose to it in order to fill tank  20  with fuel. In one or more embodiments, nipple  44  may be a 4-inch steel pipe nipple that attaches to fill adapter  42  and first threads  46 . In one or more embodiments, first threads  46  may be configured to receive nipple  44  and may be a 4-inch thread (or whatever size nipple  44  is). In one or more embodiments, second threads  48  may be attached to fill pipe  38  and spill bucket  36 . In one embodiment, drain  49  may be actuated by stepping on it to allow spilled fuel to enter into fill pipe  38 . 
       FIG. 4  shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a containment testing device  100  which may be designed for testing the tightness of various containment systems such as spill containment systems (such as spill containment system  30 ), turbine sump containments (such as turbine sump system  60 ), dispenser sump containments, vapor recovery containments, transitional/intermediate sump containments, and/or other containment systems. 
     Although containment testing device  100  is shown in  FIG. 4  in a substantially circular shape, in one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may be configured in an oval, square, rectangular or any other shape to match the shape of various containment systems. In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may include a base portion  102 , a wall portion  104 , first ledge portion  106 , and second ledge portion  108 . Wall portion  104  may include an exterior surface  110  and an interior surface  112 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , containment testing device  100  may include a handle  113  and various ports or openings. For example, containment testing device  100  may include a first port  114 , a second port  116 , a third port  118  and/or a fourth port  120 . The purpose of these ports or openings will be discussed below. 
     In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  and its components may be made from various materials. For example, containment testing device  100  and/or its components may be made from metals (such as silver, gold, europium, neptunium, cobalt, iron, copper, nickel, lead, lithium, calcium, titanium, tin, etc.), non-metals (such as carbon, sulfur, chlorine, argon, etc.), metalloids (such as boron, tellurium, etc.), ceramics (such as alumina, silicon, tungsten, granite, limestone, marble, slate, quartzite, etc.), polymers and plastics (such as natural rubbers, synthetic rubbers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), PC, high density polyethylene (HDPE), oriented or stretch blown polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, etc.), alloys (such as alloys of aluminum, copper, gold, silver, iron, lead, titanium, etc.), woods and natural products (such as hickory, aspen, maple, etc.), and/or the like and/or other materials and/or combinations thereof. In one or more embodiments, at least some aspects of containment testing device  100  may be made from billet aluminum, such as from aluminum that is 2 and ½ inches thick. The materials from which containment testing device  100  is made may have various characteristics, such as water resistant, heat resistant, pressure resistant and/or other characteristics. In one or more embodiments, the material may be capable of withstanding pressure and resist breakage or buckling. In one or more embodiments, the material may be transparent. For example, aspects of base portion  102  may be made from transparent material that may enable a user to look through it to observe the condition of the containment system being tested and/or to look for leaks visible during the testing process. In one or more embodiments, the material may be light weight. 
     In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may assume various designs so that it may test containment systems of various sizes, including various sized spill containment covers, spill containment rings, and spill buckets. For example, in one or more embodiments, base portion  102  may vary in size, such as being about 6 inches to about 23 inches in diameter (such as about 10.75 inches in diameter). In one or more embodiments, exterior surface  110  may vary in size, such as being about 1 inch to about 6 inches in height (such as about 2.00 inches in height). In one or more embodiments, as the height of exterior surface  110  increases, the greater may be the height of the inflatable seal member  122  and as the height of the inflatable seal member  122  increases, the wider the distance that the inflatable seal member  122  may expand. In one or more embodiments, first ledge portion  106  may vary in size (such as being about ½ of an inch in width) and may extend beyond exterior surface  110 . In one or more embodiments, second ledge portion  108  may vary in size and configuration. For example, second ledge portion  108  may extend beyond exterior surface  110  at a greater length than first ledge portion  106  extends beyond exterior surface  110  (see  FIG. 5 ). In one or more embodiments, first ledge portion  106  extend beyond exterior surface  110  at a greater length than second ledge portion  108  extends beyond exterior surface  110  (see  FIG. 8 ). In one or more embodiments, the circumference of the profile of the interior surface  112  may vary, such as being about 6 inches to about 23 inches in diameter (such as about 8.75 inches in diameter). In one or more embodiments, handle  113  may assume various configurations. For example, handle  113  may be about 4.00 inches long and 0.75 inches wide and include a platform  115  for handling. In one or more embodiments, the platform  115  may vary in size, such as being about ¼ of an inch in diameter to about 6 inches in diameter (such as about 2.00 inches in diameter) and about 0.25 inches in thickness, more or less. 
       FIG. 5  is a side view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 4  including base portion  102 , exterior surface  110  of wall portion  104 , first ledge portion  106 , second ledge portion  108 , and handle  113 .  FIG. 5  shows second ledge portion  108  extending beyond exterior surface  110  at a greater length than first ledge portion  106  extends beyond exterior surface  110 . Such configuration may aid in the installation of the inflatable seal member  122  and/to aid in holding an inflatable seal backer of the inflatable seal member  122  if provided. 
       FIG. 6  is a bottom view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 4  including base portion  102 , second ledge portion  108 , components of handle  113 , first port  114 , second port  116 , and third port  118 .  FIG. 6  shows second ledge portion  108  as part of base portion  102 . In one or more embodiments, second ledge portion  108  may be separate from base portion  102 . 
       FIG. 7  shows a perspective view of another embodiment of containment testing device  100  for testing the tightness of spill containment systems (such as spill containment system  30 ), sump systems (such as turbine sump system  60 ) and/or other containment systems. Like the embodiment of  FIG. 4 , the embodiment of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 7  may include base portion  102 , wall portion  104 , first ledge portion  106 , second ledge portion  108 , and wall portion  104  which may include exterior surface  110  and interior surface  112 . However, as shown in  FIG. 7 , the length of the portion of the first ledge portion  106  that extends beyond the exterior surface  110  of wall portion  104  may assume a greater length than the length of the portion of the second ledge portion  108  that extends beyond the exterior surface  110  of wall portion  104 . Such configuration may allow containment testing device  100  to fit into narrower containment systems and/or provide additional structural support. Such configuration may provide additional support for the inflatable seal to help keep it from rolling off of the containment testing device  100  while under vacuum. Such configuration may allow the bottom of the containment testing device  100  to fit into smaller diameter containments systems. 
     In addition, containment testing device  100  may include different forms of handle  113 , such as shown in  FIG. 7 . Like the embodiment shown in  FIG. 4 , the embodiment of containment testing device  100  in  FIG. 7  may include various ports or openings, such as, first port  114 , second port  116 , third port  118  and fourth port  120 . 
       FIG. 8  is a side view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 7  including base portion  102 , exterior surface  110  of wall portion  104 , first ledge portion  106 , and second ledge portion  108 .  FIG. 8  shows first ledge portion  106  extending beyond exterior surface  110  at a greater length than second ledge portion  108  extends beyond exterior surface  110 . 
       FIG. 9  is a bottom view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 7  including base portion  102 , second ledge portion  108 , components of handle  113 , first port  114 , second port  116 , and third port  118 .  FIG. 9  shows second ledge portion  108  as part of base portion  102 . Like the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 6 , the embodiment of second ledge portion  108  illustrated in  FIG. 9  may be separate from base portion  102 . 
       FIG. 10  is a perspective view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 4  including an inflatable seal member  122  that may be expanded in order to provide a temporary seal between the containment testing device  100  and a targeted containment system. Although not shown, the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 7  and other embodiments of containment testing device  100  may also include an inflatable seal member  122 . Inflatable seal member  122 , once properly inflated, may provide a positive seal of containment testing device  100  to a target containment system. In one or more embodiments, inflatable seal member  122  may be pneumatically expanded. As shown in  FIG. 10 , in one or more embodiments, inflatable seal member  122  may be situated between first ledge portion  106  and second ledge portion  108 . Inflatable seal member  122  may be designed to various configurations and made of various durable inflatable materials so that it may be expanded and contracted. For example, inflatable seal member  122  may made from rubber, plastic, Nylon, Nomex®, Dacron®, Kevlar® or other materials, such as Pawling Engineered Product&#39;s Pneuma-Seal® inflatable seal which may “be configured to practically any shape or size” and various configurations such as Pneuma-Seal Type 1, Pneuma-Seal Type 2, Pneuma-Seal Type 7, Pneuma-Seal Type 10 and/or “continuous loops for axial or radial expansion, in strip form with specially sealed ends, in ‘U’ or similar shapes with preformed corners, or as axially expanding rectangles” (Pawling Engineered Product&#39;s website http://www.pawlingep.com/products/pneuma-seal, accessed Jul. 30, 2016). The material used to make the inflatable seal member  122  may include various characteristics, such as, for example, it may include a molded fabric-reinforced seal to provide added structural integrity; it may include an extruded inflatable profile; and/or it may be smooth, serrated, racetrack, rectangular, square, beaded, flat, channeled, angled, mesa topped, and/or other profile types. 
     In one or more embodiments, inflatable seal member  122  may include a fill line  124  situated through fourth port  120  for filling the inflatable seal member  122  with air or liquids or other materials. Fill line  124  may be disposed in various configurations and made from various materials. For example, fill line  124  may be part of inflatable seal member  122  and/or a hose, a fitting, a valve or other device operably connected to inflatable seal member  122 . A user may inflate inflatable seal member  122  by attaching fill line  124  to a compressor and allowing the compressor to inflate inflatable seal member  122 . In one or more embodiments, the inflatable seal member  122  may be able to be inflated to whatever pressure is necessary to form a positive seal (such as up to about 50 psi) or up to burst pressure. Fill line  124  may be configured to be any desirable length, such as, for example, about 8 inches long, or more or less. 
       FIG. 11  is a side view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 10 . 
       FIG. 12  is a detailed side sectional view along plane A-A of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 10 .  FIG. 12  also shows a sectional view of aspects of spill containment ring  34  and spill bucket  36 . As shown in  FIG. 12 , inflatable seal member  122  may form a positive seal against spill containment ring  34  and aspects of spill bucket&#39;s  36  inner wall.  FIG. 12  shows containment testing device  100  including exterior surface  110 , interior surface  112 , first ledge portion  106 , second ledge portion  108 , base portion  102 , and inflatable seal member  122  with fill line  124 . 
     As shown  FIG. 12 , inflatable seal member  122  may be situated between first ledge portion  106  and second ledge portion  108  such that as inflatable seal member  122  is inflated first ledge portion  106  and second ledge portion  108  may channel the expansion of inflatable seal member  122  away from exterior surface  110  and towards the targeted containment system. Such configuration, may aid containment testing device  100  in remaining in proper position as and/or once inflatable seal member  122  forms a seal against the targeted containment system. Although not shown in  FIG. 12 , the expansion of inflatable seal member  122  may be accomplished by the various means and devices, whether illustrated or described herein or not. 
       FIG. 13  is a detailed side sectional view along line A-A of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 10 .  FIG. 13  also shows a sectional view of aspects of spill containment ring  34  and spill bucket  36 . As shown in  FIG. 13 , inflatable seal member  122  may form a positive seal against aspects of spill bucket&#39;s  36  inner wall. 
       FIG. 14  is a perspective view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 10  including a first valve  126 , a second valve  128  and a third valve  130 . First valve  126 , second valve  128  and third valve  130  may be made from various materials to various configurations. For example, one or more of first valve  126 , second valve  128  and third valve  130  may include a quick connect air fitting (such as a Parker quick connect ¼ dry break air fitting). 
     In one or more embodiments, first valve  126  may be operably connected to fill line  124  (such as, for example, via a barbed fitting). First valve  126  may be operably connected to a compressor to enable a user to inflate the inflatable seal member  122  and control the flow of air or liquids. For example, a user may operably connect first valve  126  to a compressor, activate the compressor and inflate inflatable seal member  122  to the desired level, and then articulate first valve&#39;s  126  handle to stop the inflation and retain the level of pressure inside the inflate inflatable seal member  122  (and thereby retain containment testing device&#39;s  100  temporary seal to the targeted containment system). Once the testing is completed, the user may articulate the first valve&#39;s  126  handle, release the pressure and remove the containment testing device  100  from the targeted containment system. 
     In one or more embodiments, second valve  128  and third valve  130  may be operably connected to first port  114 , second port  116  and/or third port  118 . Second valve  128  and third valve  130  may enable a user to supply and regulate positive and/or negative pressure into the targeted containment system and/or to enable a user to monitor the level of pressure in the targeted containment system. For example, second valve  128  and/or third valve  130  may be operably connected to a hose  132  (such as the hose illustrated in  FIG. 16 ) which hose  132  may be operably connected to a vacuum source connecting unit  134  (such as the vacuum source connecting unit illustrated in  FIG. 17 ). Vacuum source connecting unit  134  may be operability connected to a compressor or other positive pressure source to enable a user to supply and regulate positive pressure into the targeted containment system. Alternatively and/or in addition, vacuum source connecting unit  134  may be operability connected to a vacuum source to enable a user to supply and regulate negative pressure into the targeted containment system. In one or more embodiments, second valve  128  and/or third valve  130  may be operably connected to a manometer  136  (such as, for example, the manometer illustrated in  FIG. 18  via hose  138  or some other means such as a PSI gauge) to enable a user to monitor the level of pressure in the targeted containment system. 
       FIG. 15  is a top view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 14 . As shown in  FIG. 15 , first valve  126  may be operably connected to fill line  124  situated through fourth port  120 , second valve  128  may be operably connected to third port  118  (not shown), third valve  130  may be operably connected to second port  116  (not shown), and first port  114  may be plugged. 
     Although not shown, a safety pressure release valve or system may be operably connected to and/or through first port  114 , second port  116 , third port  118  and/or another port or means and may provide a release when pressure reaches a certain level within the targeted containment system. Although not shown, in one or more embodiments, an inspection camera system may be operably connected to and/or through first port  114 , second port  116 , third port  118  and/or another port or means and may provide a user the ability to digitally visualize conditions and/or look for leaks. For example, in one or more embodiments, the inspection camera system may include a fiber optic camera may be included in the containment testing device  100 . In one or more embodiments, the camera system may include a borescope system which may be operably connected to and/or through first port  114 , second port  116 , third port  118  and/or another port or means and may provide a user the ability to maneuver the scope around the containment system to visualize, listen and/or identify the conditions and/or leaks. In one or more embodiments, a user may operate the inspection camera system through the base portion  102  while the containment testing device  100  has been installed and/or while testing the targeted containment system to check for leaks and/or other conditions. 
     Although not shown, in one or more embodiments, a microphone system may be operably connected to and/or through first port  114 , second port  116 , third port  118  and/or another port or means and may provide a user the ability to listen to conditions and/or for leaks. 
     Although not shown, in one or more embodiments, a user may employ positive pressure to the containment system using a trace gas (such as helium and/or another trace gas). In one or more embodiments, a helium detector (and/or another trace gas detector) may be used to find traces of helium in the backfill surrounding the targeted containment system. Such a method used in conjunction with applying negative pressure or a vacuum methodology, may allow a user to determine the tightness of the targeted containment system and to determine whether leaks from the targeted containment system are or are not going out into the environment. 
     Alternatively and/or in addition, a user may look through a base portion  102  that is configured with transparent material to check for leaks and/or other conditions. In one or more embodiments, the containment testing device  100  may include a combination of an inspection camera system, a microphone system, trace gas and trace gas detector and/or other means or tools. 
       FIG. 16  shows one embodiment of hose  132 . Hose  132  may assume various configurations and be made from various materials. For example, hose  132  may be between about 1/16 of an inch to about 2 inches in diameter (such as ¼ of an inch); hose  132  may be made from plastic, rubber and/or any other material which may facilitate and/or enable containment testing device  100  to operably connect to a pressure source. Alternatively and/or in addition, something other than a hose may be used to facilitate and/or enable containment testing device  100  to operably connect to a pressure source. 
       FIG. 17  shows one embodiment of vacuum source connecting unit  134  which may be operability connected to a compressor or other positive pressure source to enable a user to supply and regulate positive pressure into the targeted containment system. Alternatively and/or in addition, vacuum source connecting unit  134  may be operability connected to a vacuum source to enable a user to supply and regulate negative pressure into the targeted containment system. Vacuum source connecting unit  134  may assume various configurations and be made from various materials. For example, vacuum source connecting unit  134  may be made from rubber, PVC, steel and/or any other material that may facilitate and/or enable containment testing device  100  to operably connect to a pressure source. In one or more embodiments, the connections/fittings, which may be associated with the various hoses (such as hose  132 ) and vacuum source connecting units (such as vacuum source connecting unit  134 ) and other components of the containment testing device  100 , may include quick release functionality for easily assembling and dissembling the same. 
       FIG. 18  is a front view of one embodiment of manometer  136  that may be operably connected to containment testing device  100  in order to enable a user to monitor the level of pressure in the targeted containment system. As noted above, manometer  136  may be operably connected to containment testing device  100  via hose  138  or some other means. 
     Although not shown in the figures herein, in one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may include other components such as hoses, piping, clamps, fittings, valves, barbs, bushings, ties, nozzles, tubing, holes, nuts, bolts, and the like and other materials and/or combinations thereof, whether illustrated or described herein or not. 
       FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the containment testing device  100  illustrated in  FIG. 10  and a perspective sectional view of aspects of spill containment system  30 . In  FIG. 19 , spill containment cover  32  has been removed and the containment testing device  100  has been placed proximal to the inner wall of the spill containment ring  34  associated with spill bucket  36 . Although  FIG. 19  shows containment testing device  100  proximal to the inner wall of the spill containment ring  34 , in one or more embodiments, the position of containment testing device  100  may be adapted to the particular configuration of the targeted containment system. The flexibility of containment testing device&#39;s  100  inflatable seal member  122  allows it to be adaptable to various surfaces and designs. In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may form a positive seal against the inner walls of a spill bucket and/or spill containment ring (see  FIGS. 12 and 13 ). For example,  FIG. 12  shows inflatable seal member  122  forming a positive seal against aspects of spill containment ring  34  and aspects of spill bucket&#39;s  36  inner wall.  FIG. 13  shows inflatable seal member  122  forming a positive seal against aspects of spill bucket&#39;s  36  inner wall. Although not shown in  FIG. 12 or 13 , inflatable seal member  122  may form a positive seal against spill containment ring  34 . 
     Although not shown in  FIG. 19 , in one or more embodiments, other and/or additional actions may occur besides, in addition to, and/or before placing containment testing device  100  proximal to the inner wall of the spill containment ring  34  associated with spill bucket  36  (for example, snap cap  40  may have been removed, an inflatable plug may have been inserted into fill pipe  38 , etc.). Although not shown in  FIG. 19 , means for inflating inflatable seal member  122 , means for providing a positive and/or negative pressure source(s) (such as, for example a compressor and/or vacuum source), means for providing a pressure monitoring device, and/or other devices or means may be configured to the containment testing device  100  for various reasons. Although  FIG. 19  shows one embodiment of spill containment system  30  configured in a particular way, containment testing device  100  may be designed to be adaptable to form a seal with differently designed containment systems. 
       FIG. 20  is a top view of one embodiment of a containment testing device  100  with an uninflated inflatable seal member  122  and a spill containment ring  34  wherein a spill containment cover  32  has been removed and the containment testing device  100  has been placed proximal to the spill containment ring  34 .  FIG. 20  shows that because the inflatable seal member  122  has not yet been inflated to form a positive seal, a space  144  exists between inflatable seal member  122  and the spill containment ring  34 . 
       FIG. 21  is a top view of the containment testing device  100  and the spill containment ring  34  of  FIG. 20  except that the inflatable seal member  122  has been inflated to form a positive seal and to eliminate and/or reduce space  144 . 
       FIG. 22  shows a sectional view of one embodiment of aspects of spill containment system  30  wherein snap cap  40  has been removed and inflatable plug  146  (operably connected to a hose  148 ) has been install and inflated below drain&#39;s  49  opening in fill pipe  38  in order to isolate tank  20  from the targeted containment system (such as spill containment system  30 ). In one or more embodiments, alternative and/or additional devices may be used to isolate tank  20  from the targeted containment system. For example, a cap  150  and a hose clamp  152  may be secured to fill adapter  42  in order to isolate tank  20  from the targeted containment system. In one or more embodiments, snap cap  40  may be removed and then cap  150  and hose clamp  152  may be secured to fill adapter  42 . 
     In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  and none or at least one of the following may be provided in a kit for consumers to purchase: hose  132 , vacuum source connecting unit  134 , manometer  136 , hose  138 , inflatable plug  146 , hose  148 , cap  150 , hose clamp  152  and/or other tools related to testing the tightness of a target containment system. In one or more embodiments, each, some and/or all of the following may be manufactured and/or sold separately and/or together: containment testing device  100 , hose  132 , vacuum source connecting unit  134 , manometer  136 , hose  138 , inflatable plug  146 , hose  148 , cap  150 , hose clamp  152  and/or other tools related to testing the tightness of a target containment system. If sold in a kit and/or together, in one or more embodiments, said items may be arranged and/or provided in a tool box, tool bag, carrying case and/or other easily portable means. 
     In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may be designed so that it may test turbine sump systems of various sizes, including various sized turbine sump access covers, turbine sump rings, turbine sump containment covers and turbine sump containments. For example, in one or more embodiments, base portion  102  may vary in size, such as about 18 inches to about 60 inches in diameter. In one or more embodiments, exterior surface  110  may vary in size, such as about 3 inches to about 10 inches in height. As with previously stated embodiments, as the height of exterior surface  110  increases, the greater may be the height of the inflatable seal member  122  and as the height of the inflatable seal member  122  increases, the wider the distance that the inflatable seal member  122  may expand. 
       FIG. 23  shows a sectional view of one embodiment of aspects of turbine sump system  60 . As indicated above, turbine sump system  60  may include turbine sump access cover  62 , turbine sump ring  64 , turbine sump containment cover  65 , turbine sump containment  66 , turbine pump  68 , and pipe  69 . The various components of turbine sump system  60  may be configured to various sizes. For example, turbine sump access cover  62 , turbine sump ring  64 , turbine sump containment cover  65  and/or turbine sump containment  66  may range in sizes, such as from about 18 inches to about 60 inches in diameter. Although the turbine sump system illustrated in  FIG. 23  is in a single wall configuration, turbine sump system  60  may assume other configurations such as a double walled corrugated or other configuration. Turbine sump access cover  62  and turbine sump ring  64  may be designed to withstand vehicles travelling over them. Turbine sump access cover  62  and turbine sump ring  64  may assume various configurations and be made from various materials. For example, turbine sump ring  64  may be made from cast iron capable of being run over by vehicles and of being subjected to various weather conditions. Turbine sump ring  64  may retain turbine sump access cover  62 . 
       FIG. 24  is a perspective view of one embodiment of containment testing device  100  and a perspective sectional view of aspects of turbine sump system  60 . In  FIG. 24 , turbine sump access cover  62  and turbine sump containment cover  65  have been removed and the containment testing device  100  has been placed proximal to the inner wall of turbine sump containment  66 . Although  FIG. 24  shows containment testing device  100  proximal to the inner wall of turbine sump containment  66 , in one or more embodiments, the position of containment testing device  100  may be adapted to the particular configuration of the targeted containment system. The flexibility of containment testing device&#39;s  100  inflatable seal member  122  allows it to be adaptable to various surfaces and designs. In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may form a positive seal against the inner walls of turbine sump containment  66  and/or turbine sump ring  64  (similar to what is shown and described in relation to  FIGS. 12 and 13  in relations to spill bucket  30 ). Although not shown in  FIG. 24 , means for inflating inflatable seal member  122 , means for providing a positive and/or negative pressure source(s) (such as, for example a compressor and/or vacuum source), means for providing a pressure monitoring device, and/or other devices and means may be configured to the containment testing device  100  for various reasons. Although  FIG. 24  shows one embodiment of turbine sump system  60  configured in a particular way, in one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may be designed to be adaptable to form a seal with differently designed turbine sump systems. 
       FIG. 25  is a sectional view of one embodiment of handle  113 , base portion  102  and a bolt  200 . In one or more embodiments, containment testing device  100  may assume various configurations and/or various things may be disposed within or on, used in conjunction with, or operably attached to containment testing device  100  to stabilize and support it during operation. For example, as shown in  FIG. 25 , handle  113  may be configured with a threaded channel  202  wherein bolt  200  may be inserted. Bolt  200  may assume various configurations including, for example, as shown in  FIG. 25 , bolt  200  may be configured as an eye bolt. Other configurations of bolt  200  may include U-bolt, J-bolts, Eye Lags, clevis, etc. In one or more embodiments, handle  113  may be configured to receive a support line connector or other means for stabilizing and supporting the containment testing device  100 . 
       FIG. 26  is a perspective view of one embodiment of containment testing device  100  including the handle  113  as illustrated in  FIG. 25 , and a sectional view of the turbine sump system  60  as illustrated in  FIG. 24 . As shown in  FIG. 26 , a support device  204  may be operably connected to the containment testing device  100 . Support device  204  may assume various configurations, including, for example, as shown in  FIG. 26 , a tripod configuration with three legs  206  and a base  208 . A chain  210  may operably connect the support device  204  to the containment testing device  100 . In one or more embodiments, some other means beside or in addition to chain  210  may be used to operably connect support device  204  to some aspect of the containment testing device  100  (such as a cable, wire, rope, stiff pipe, piece of metal, wood, plastic, etc.). Configuring support device  204  to provide support and stabilization from a substantially vertical position (such as via chain  210  and said tripod configuration which are situation superior to the containment testing device  100 ) may allow support means  204  and chain  210  or other means to adjust to containment systems of various burial depths and sizes. Such configuration may make it easy to lower the containment testing device  100  into position and to move between different targeted containment systems. 
     In one or more embodiments, some reasons for using support device  204  may be to reduce movement of containment testing device  100  during operation, reduce deflection or dropping of containment testing device  100  when negative pressure is applied, reduce rising of containment testing device  100  when positive pressure is applied, to allow an operator to more easily maneuver containment testing device  100  into proper position, and/or to otherwise support and/or stabilize containment testing device  100  during operation. In one or more embodiments, support device  204  may support between about 100 pounds to about 5000 pounds of total force (such as up to 2000 pounds of total force) without collapsing. In one or more embodiment, a user may operably attach support device  204  to containment testing device  100  before, during and/or after inflatable seal member  122  has been inflated. 
     Although not shown in  FIG. 26 , in one or more embodiments, support device  204  may include a bumper, side or lift arm used to stabilize and support the containment testing device  100  during operation. Although not shown in  FIG. 26 , in one or more embodiments, chain  210  or some other means could be operable connected to handle  113  without use of bolt  200 . Although not shown in  FIG. 26 , in one or more embodiments, support device  204  may be designed to lay substantially horizontally or flat on the ground and comprise a hook or some another means (such as a rope, cable, or support strap, etc.) for operably connecting the containment testing device  100  to the support device  204 . 
       FIG. 27  is a perspective view of one embodiment of containment testing device comprising two handles  113 .  FIG. 27  also shows first port  114  configured substantially in the center of base portion  102 . Such configuration may aid a user using a camera system through first port  114  by providing substantially a 360-degree route to visualize conditions and/or leaks inside the targeted containment system. Although not shown, second port  116 , third port  118  or some other port or means could be configured in substantially the center of base portion  102  instead of first port  114 . Although not shown, the two handles  113  could assume various configurations. 
       FIG. 28  is a flow diagram that depicts one embodiment of a method  300  for using containment testing device  100  in accordance with one embodiment. The method  300  for using containment testing device  100  as illustrated in flow diagram  FIG. 28  may be customized, flexible and adapted to various circumstances and situations. Method  300  may be used to test the tightness of spill containment systems (such as spill containment system  30 ) and/or other containment systems. 
     At step  302 , a user enters the process by removing a containment cover (such as spill containment cover  32 ) if it has not already been removed. At step  304 , a user may remove any visible debris and/or perform a visual inspection of the containment system to determine its condition and/or if there are any obvious leaks in it. At step  306 , a user may remove snap cap  40 . At step  308 , a user may remove fill adapter  42 . At step  310 , a user may remove a drop tube/overfill prevention device, if present, from fill pipe  38 . At step  312 , a user may isolate the containment system (such as spill containment system  30 ) from tank  20  and components of the containment system that may affect the test results. For example, in one or more embodiments, a user may install and actuate/inflate inflatable plug  146  below the drain&#39;s  49  opening in fill pipe  38  (such as illustrated and described in relation to  FIG. 22 ) in order to isolate tank  20  from the targeted containment system and to ensure that the seal associated with drain  49  does not affect the test. A user may maintain the inflated state of inflatable plug  146  until the testing is completed. At step  314 , a user may spray soap and water solution inside the targeted containment system (such as on its walls and bottom), as well as around the inflatable plug  146  to allow for visual evidence of its condition and/or the location of a leak in the event of a failed test. 
     At step  316 , a user may install containment testing device  100  and inflate it (such as illustrated and described in relation to  FIGS. 12, 13, 19, 20 and/or 21 ). The level of inflation pressure may depend on where containment testing device  100  is placed in the target containment system and/or how much surface area of the inflatable seal member  122  is in contact with the targeted containment system. For example, if containment testing device  100  is placed near the very top of spill containment ring  34  and/or spill bucket  36 , less pressure may be required. A user may use discretion as to how much pressure is required to form a positive seal without damaging the containment testing device  100  and/or targeted containment system. 
     At step  318 , a user may determine if a positive seal has been obtained between the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system. A user may make such determination by spraying soap and water solution where the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system interface. A user may apply positive pressure (such as via a compressor) within the containment system to test the tightness of the seal between the containment testing device and the targeted containment system. If no bubbles are observed where the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system interface (such as where said soap and water solution where/are sprayed), a positive seal has been achieved. If bubbles are observed, a positive seal has not been achieved, and containment testing device  100  may have to be resituated. In one or more embodiments, when applying positive pressure into the target containment system, a user may apply up to approximately 5 inches of water column through one of the ports (such as one that does not have the manometer  136  operably connected to it). Once a positive seal has been achieved between the containment testing device  100  and the target containment system, a user may proceed to determine if the targeted containment system is tight. 
     At step  320 , a user may apply negative pressure (such as via a vacuum source) to target containment system. In one or more embodiments, such may be done through one of the ports (such as, for example, the same port positive pressure may be applied) to a pressure of about 30 inches of water column. In one or more embodiments, a user may apply about 30 inches of water column of negative pressure in the targeted containment system for about 1 minute. 
     At step  322 , a user may monitor the level of pressure inside the containment system to determine if leaks exist. In one or more embodiments, a use may use manometer  136  (or some other pressure monitoring/measuring device) to monitor the level of pressure inside the isolated containment system. In one or more embodiments, a user may insert one end of hose  138  into manometer  136  and the other end into one of the ports on containment testing device  100  (such as, for example, first port  114 , second port  116 , and/or third port  118 ) to enable manometer  136  to monitor the pressure within the target containment system. In one or more embodiments, after the initial about 1 minute of negative pressure application, a user may close the valve on the negative pressure supply, record the time and level of pressure inside the containment system, and monitor the level of pressure within the containment system for approximately 1 minute. In one or more embodiment, a loss equal to or more than 4 inches of water column after 1-minute signals a failed test. Otherwise, the target containment system will have passed the test and is considered tight and a user can proceed to step  328 . 
     In the event of a failed test at step  322 , at step  324 , a user may check the temporary seal between the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system for the presence of bubbles or other evidence of leaks. If bubbles are discovered on the seal or other evidence of leaks is discovered between containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system (such as spill containment system  30 ), a user may need to resituate the containment testing device  100  and/or reestablish the temporary seal to remedy the leaks. Such may be accomplished by repeating any of the proper steps  316  through  318 . Once a positive seal has been reestablished, a user may repeat steps  320  through  322  to test for leaks in the target containment system. 
     In the event of a failed test at step  322  and no leaks have been discovered at the temporary seal at step  324 , at step  326 , a user may check inside of the target containment system (such as, around fill pipe  38  and/or other places) for the presence of bubbles or other things which evidencing possible leaks in the target containment system. If the leak(s) can be remedied a user may repeat any of the applicable steps  304  through  326 . If the leak(s) cannot be remedied or if it is determined that the target containment system is tight, a user proceeds to step  328 . 
     At step  328 , a user may de-pressurize the target containment system and inflatable seal member  122  and remove containment testing device  100  if such has not already done so. A user may document results at any time throughout the process. 
       FIG. 29  is a flow diagram that depicts one embodiment of a method  400  for using containment testing device  100  in accordance with one embodiment. The method  400  for using containment testing device  100  as illustrated in flow diagram  FIG. 29  may be customized, flexible and adapted to various circumstances and situations. Method  400  may be used to test the tightness of turbine sump systems (such as turbine sump system  60 ) and/or other containment systems. 
     At step  402 , a user enters the process by removing a containment cover (such as turbine sump access cover  62  and turbine sump containment cover  65 ) if it has not already been removed. At step  404 , a user may remove any visible debris and/or perform a visual inspection of the containment system to determine its condition and if there are any obvious leaks in it. At step  406 , a user may isolate the containment system (such as turbine sump system  60 ) from tank  20  and components of the containment system that may affect the test results. At step  408 , a user may spray soap and water solution inside the targeted containment system (such as on its walls and bottom) to allow for visual evidence of the location of a leak in the event of a failed test. 
     At step  410 , a user may install containment testing device  100  and inflate it (such as illustrated and described in relation to  FIGS. 24 and 26 ). The level of inflation pressure may depend on where containment testing device  100  is placed in the target containment system and/or how much surface area of the inflatable seal member  122  is in contact with the targeted containment system. For example, if containment testing device  100  is placed near the very top of turbine sump ring  64  and/or turbine sump containment  66 , less pressure may be required. A user may use discretion as to how much pressure is required to form a positive seal without damaging the containment testing device  100  and/or targeted containment system. 
     At step  412 , a user may determine if a positive seal has been obtained between the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system. A user may make such determination by spraying soap and water solution where the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system interface. A user may apply positive pressure (such as via a compressor) within the containment system to test the tightness of the seal between the containment testing device and the targeted containment system. If no bubbles are observed where the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system interface (such as where said soap and water solution where/are sprayed), a positive seal has been achieved. If bubbles are observed, a positive seal has not been achieved, and containment testing device  100  may have to be resituated. In one or more embodiments, when applying positive pressure into the target containment system, a user may apply up to approximately 5 inches of water column through one of the ports (such as one that does not have the manometer  136  operably connected to it). Once a positive seal has been achieved between the containment testing device  100  and the target containment system, a user may proceed to determine if the targeted containment system is tight. 
     At step  414 , a user may apply negative pressure (such as via a vacuum source) to target containment system. In one or more embodiments, such may be done through one of the ports (such as, for example, the same port positive pressure may be applied) to a pressure of about 30 inches of water column. In one or more embodiments, a user may apply about 30 inches of water column of negative pressure in the targeted containment system for about 1 minute. 
     At step  416 , a user may monitor the level of pressure inside the containment system to determine if leaks exist. In one or more embodiments, a use may use manometer  136  (or some other pressure monitoring/measuring device) to monitor the level of pressure inside the isolated containment system. In one or more embodiments, a user may insert one end of hose  138  into manometer  136  and the other end into one of the ports on containment testing device  100  (such as, for example, first port  114 , second port  116 , and/or third port  118 ) to enable manometer  136  to monitor the pressure within the target containment system. In one or more embodiments, after the initial about 1 minute of negative pressure application, a user may close the valve on the negative pressure supply, record the time and level of pressure inside the containment system, and monitor the level of pressure within the containment system for approximately 1 minute. In one or more embodiments, a loss equal to or more than 4 inches of water column after 1-minute signals a failed test. Otherwise, the target containment system will have passed the test and is considered tight and a user can proceed to step  422 . 
     In the event of a failed test at step  416 , at step  418 , a user may check the temporary seal between the containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system for the presence of bubbles or other evidence of leaks. If bubbles are discovered on the seal or other evidence of leaks is discovered between containment testing device  100  and the targeted containment system (such as turbine sump system  60 ), a user may need to resituate the containment testing device  100  and/or reestablish the temporary seal to remedy the leaks. Such may be accomplished by repeating any of the proper steps  410  through  412 . Once a positive seal has been reestablished, a user may repeat steps  414  through  416  to test for leaks in the target containment system. 
     In the event of a failed test at step  416  and no leaks have been discovered at the temporary seal at step  418 , at step  420 , a user may check inside of the target containment system for the presence of bubbles or other things which evidencing possible leaks in the target containment system. If the leak(s) can be remedied a user may repeat any of the applicable steps  404  through  420 . If the leak(s) cannot be remedied or if it is determined that the target containment system is determined to be tight, a user proceeds to step  422 . 
     At step  422 , a user may de-pressurize the target containment system and inflatable seal member  122  and remove containment testing device  100  if such has not already done so. A user may document results at any time throughout the process. 
       FIG. 30  is a flow diagram that depicts one embodiment of a method  500  for using containment testing device  100  in accordance with one embodiment. The method  500  for using containment testing device  100  as illustrated in flow diagram  FIG. 30  may be customized, flexible and adapted to various circumstances and situations. Method  500  may be used to test the tightness of various containment systems (such as spill containment system  30  and/or turbine sump system  60 ). 
     At step  502 , a user may remove at least one cover over the target containment system (such as spill containment system  30  and/or turbine sump system  60 ). At step  504 , a user may install the containment testing device  100  at least partially inside the containment system and inflate the inflatable seal member to form a temporary seal between the containment testing device  100  and the containment system. At step  506 , a user may apply positive pressure within the containment system to test the tightness of the seal between the containment testing device  100  and the containment system. At step  508 , a user may monitor the level of pressure inside the containment system to determine whether a positive seal exists between the containment testing device  100  and the containment system. At step  510 , a user may apply negative pressure within the containment system to test the tightness of the containment system. At step  512 , a user may monitor the level of pressure inside the containment system to determine whether the containment system is tight. If the leak(s) cannot be remedied or if it is determined that the target containment system is tight, a user proceeds to step  514 . At step  514 , a user may de-pressurize the target containment system and inflatable seal member  122  and remove containment testing device  100  if such has not already done so. A user may document results at any time throughout the process. In one or more embodiments, any one or more steps and/or aspects of the steps of methods  300  and/or  400  may be combined with the steps of method  500 . 
     Different embodiments of the disclosure may implement the above scenario(s) and/or variations of the above scenario(s). In one or more embodiment, any of the structures, functions, and/or features of any aspect of the disclosure described and/or illustrated herein may be combined with any of the structures, functions, and/or features of any other aspect of the disclosure described and/or illustrated herein. In one or more embodiments, each component of the disclosures may be provided in any color. 
     In one or more embodiments, other modifications may be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and/or otherwise disclosed herein (including equivalents), which may include and/or have the capacity to utilize abilities, systems, devices, articles, means, functionality, features, methods and/or uses not expressly and/or impliedly described herein and/or illustrated in the drawings to this application but which may be obvious to one skilled in the art, whether developed later or known at the time of filing. 
     It should be understood that the present systems, devices, means, methods and structures are not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed; rather, they are to cover all combinations, modifications, equivalents and alternatives. A system, device, means, method or structure that is configured in a certain way may be configured in at least that way, but may also be configured in ways that are not described or illustrated herein. The disclosure may be configured to function with a variety of systems, devices, means, methods, and structures. Different materials may be used for individual components. Different materials may be combined in a single component. 
     The present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. It is appreciated that various features of the above described examples and embodiments may be mixed and matched to form a variety of other combinations and alternatives. It is also appreciated that devices, methods and systems disclosed herein should not be limited simply to containment testing devices, methods and systems. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Other embodiments and/or implementations are within the scope of the following claims and at least all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope. The scope of the disclosure may be indicated by the appended claims rather than by any of the foregoing description. 
     The following claims may add additional clarity to this disclosure. Future applications claiming priority to and/or the benefit of this application may or may not include the following claims, and may or may not include claims broader, narrower, and/or entirely different from the following claims.