Lekage

Lekage is a term used in some languages or contexts as a variant spelling of leakage, referring to the unintentional escape of substances or signals from a system. In English, leakage is the standard form, but lekage may appear in technical documents or multilingual texts. The concept spans fluids, gases, electricity, and information.

In electronics, leakage often refers to leakage current, a small unwanted current that flows through insulation or dielectric material when voltage is applied. Causes include imperfect insulation, moisture, aging, or material defects. Leakage can reduce efficiency, cause heating, or pose safety risks. Mitigation relies on robust insulation, proper shielding, moisture control, and regular insulation resistance testing, as well as design choices that minimize pathways for unintended current.

In mechanical or hydraulic contexts, lekage describes the unintentional escape of fluids through seals, joints, cracks, or porous materials. Causes include worn or damaged gaskets, improper fit, pressure fluctuations, or material degradation. Mitigation strategies include using high-quality seals, correct installation, routine maintenance, and leak detection methods such as visual inspection, pressure testing, or tracer-based monitoring.

Environmental and industrial settings use the term to denote leaks of chemicals, fuels, or wastewater from storage tanks, pipelines, or containment systems. Leaks can pose environmental contamination risks and regulatory concerns. Prevention measures encompass secondary containment, double-walled or lined facilities, monitoring sensors, and rapid response plans.

Information leakage is a related concept in data security, describing unintended exposure of confidential information through technical or human factors. See also leakage, seal, gasket, leak detection, and containment.