Monitoring

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...

Operational performance validation results for a satellite-based ROW monitoring solution

Orbital Eye
Orbital Eye
For the past decades, helicopter surveys have been the state-of-the-art solution for right-of-way (ROW) monitoring to protect pipelines from third-party-interferences (TPI’s). When TPI activities damage a pipeline, it can lead to disastrous events. Therefore, aerial inspection early-warning systems are used to mitigate these risks. Recent...

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...

Early Leak Detection and TPI Monitoring for Pipelines – Presenting a Practical Experience with Distributed Optical Fiber Sensing

Fibersonics Inc
Fibersonics Inc
The Oil & Gas pipeline industry is facing a very serious challenge in assuring spill and accident-free operations of pipeline infrastructure, which is distributed across many thousands of miles in both remote and populated areas. In recent years, however, the occurrences of high-profile spil ls and incidents have spiked, further escalating the...

A Case Study for Application of Nonintrusive Scraper Passage Indicators in Oil and Gas Industry

Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco
Pipelines are an important part of the Oil and Gas Industry, as they are the most economical method to transport different products through long distances to various consumers. These pipelines are cleaned an d inspected — without interrupting their operations — using utility scrapers and smart instrument scrapers, respectively. To track the scraper...

Real-Time Networks: Gas Data, Demand and Network Modelling

Real-Time Networks: Gas Data, Demand and Network Modelling
Real-Time Networks: Gas Data, Demand and Network Modelling
The gas industry in Great Britain has experienced fundamental change over the last 20 years and is continuing to change rapidly. There has been a reduction in indigenous supply, with an acceleration in the connection of new unconventional sources through biomethane supplies and the potential for hydrogen blending in the future. These changes are...

Overcoming the Challenges and Increasing Value in Fiber Optic Monitoring

Overcoming the Challenges and Increasing Value in Fiber Optic Monitoring
Overcoming the Challenges and Increasing Value in Fiber Optic Monitoring
Distributed fiber optic sensing has been gaining significant momentum in pipeline industry adoption. The primary application of this technology has been in p reventative leak detection, but intelligent new applications such as pipeline flow rate monitoring are now emerging and promise to deliver extra value to the pipeline operators. We present a...

Real-time remote monitoring and risk management of oil & gas facilities subjected to natural hazards

Real-time remote monitoring and risk management of oil & gas facilities subjected to natural hazards
Real-time remote monitoring and risk management of oil & gas facilities subjected to natural hazards
The term “natural hazard” is used to describe any natural pheno menon that might have a negative effect on humans and/or the environment. The natural hazards can be classified into two broad categorie s: geological and meteorological (e.g. landslides, volcanic eruptions, heavy storms, floods, droughts and high ambient temperatures). Furthermore, it...