Leak Detection

How to select the right Leak Detection Methods to cover Legal and Operational Requirements

How to select the right Leak Detection Methods to cover Legal and Operational Requirements
How to select the right Leak Detection Methods to cover Legal and Operational Requirements
Leak detection systems are a crucial part in pipeline safety. Unfortunately, general knowledge about these systems is still limited. Due to advantages and limitations of single leak detection technologies the selection process can be difficult – especially when regulation and different operating scenarios have to be considered. Single methods might...

New Generation of AI Techniques Applied to Third Party Interference and Leakage Detection on Pipelines

New Generation of AI Techniques Applied to Third Party Interference and Leakage Detection on Pipelines
New Generation of AI Techniques Applied to Third Party Interference and Leakage Detection on Pipelines
This paper presents a pipeline monitoring system designed to detect, locate, and classify leakages and Third-Party Interference (TPI) incidents along a pipeline right-of-way using Vibroacoustic Technology. The system is ideal for retrofitting existing pipelines and focuses on real-time asset monitoring to detect activities such as excavation or...

Overcoming data access challenges to provide an effective leak detection system

Overcoming data access challenges to provide an effective leak detection system
Overcoming data access challenges to provide an effective leak detection system
As pipeline industry challenges continue to grow, it’s never been more important to make maximum use of the data available for leak detection. Crucial to this is the deployment of hardware that allows pipeline operators to access more data, resulting in a more effective leak detection system. In this article, Sales and Senior Research Engineer...

Robust Ultrasonic Transducers for Pipeline Inspection

Robust Ultrasonic Transducers for Pipeline Inspection
Robust Ultrasonic Transducers for Pipeline Inspection
Pipeline inspection for cracks and corrosion through intelligent inline tools relies on ultrasonic probes, demanding a 100% first-run success rate to minimize costs. These probes face harsh environmental conditions within pipelines, necessitating utmost stability for optimal functionality. Material selection and rigorous testing during development...

Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing for Leak Detection: Tuning, field-testing and the future

Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing for Leak Detection: Tuning, field-testing and the future
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing for Leak Detection: Tuning, field-testing and the future
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing is a highly sensitive technology for leak detection that can provide rapid detection and precise locating of small leaks. The evidence from field trials and real-world leaks is becoming increasingly available and more and more pipelines are implementing the technology for leak detection. Under controlled testing, it...

Stress Concentration Tomography with Machine Learning for Defect Severity Classification

Stress Concentration Tomography with Machine Learning for Defect Severity Classification
Stress Concentration Tomography with Machine Learning for Defect Severity Classification
Defect severity classification holds significant importance within industries that prioritize quality control. This study proposes a novel approach that applies machine learning with Stress Concentration Tomography (SCT) to effectively categorize defects’ severity. Through the utilization of machine learning algorithms, the objective is to enhance...

Low-Cost Airborne Oil Leak and Threat Detection for Pipeline Right-of-Way

Low-Cost Airborne Oil Leak and Threat Detection for Pipeline Right-of-Way
Low-Cost Airborne Oil Leak and Threat Detection for Pipeline Right-of-Way
For years, pipeline operators have relied on human observers flying at low altitude to perform visual inspection of their ROW, without any automatic documentation or detection system. This paper presents the first real-life results of a test campaign performed by Flyscan Systems, integrating detection algorithms developed by Enbridge, over ROWs of...

The Influence of Anomaly Dimensions on POX for EMAT-C Crack Detection based on As Found Dig Results

The Influence of Anomaly Dimensions on POX for EMAT-C Crack Detection based on As Found Dig Results
The Influence of Anomaly Dimensions on POX for EMAT-C Crack Detection based on As Found Dig Results
In the context of repurposing of natural gas transmission pipelines to Hydrogen service the sensitivity of inspection systems with a focus on POX is frequently discussed. Often an increase of crack growth rate da/dN and a reduction in pipe steel toughness require a reduction of minimum remaining anomaly dimensions, in order to satisfy economically...

Integration of multiple Leak Detection Technologies into a single Advanced Leak Detection System

Integration of multiple Leak Detection Technologies into a single Advanced Leak Detection System
Integration of multiple Leak Detection Technologies into a single Advanced Leak Detection System
This work is centered on the integration of different Leak Detection Technologies into a single platform for a better management of Pipeline Integrity Monitoring issues. Leak detection methods covered in this paper are based on Advanced-Negative Pressure Wave, Mass-Balance, Acoustic-Noise, and other predictive techniques based on data processing...

Leak Detection for Energy Transition

KROHNE
KROHNE
With a shift from fossil-based energy production and consumption to renewable sources also comes a shift for the transportation. To guarantee safe and efficient monitoring of pipelines, leak detection systems (LDS) must be adapted to the new requirements. The article describes how existing LDS can handle the requirements of energy transition...

Using simulation to overcome operational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Atmos International
Atmos International
Atmos International (Atmos) is continuously working with the pipeline industry to develop solutions to overcome operational challenges. Atmos Simulation (SIM) Suite is an operational tool that users can trust to help operators run their pipelines safely, efficiently and with clarity and visibili ty. Atmos SIM Online, working in real-time, performs...