Emerging Technologies and Systems for Gas Pipeline Leak Detection

Emerging Technologies and Systems for Gas Pipeline Leak Detection

Natural gas transportation

Leak detection

Gas pipelines

Petroleum transportation

Losses

Real time systems

Pipelines remain the primary means of transporting and delivering petroleum products, natural gas, liquid hydrocarbons, and water to consumers. Gas pipeline leaks which are the main threat to the reliability of the pipeline network can cause major incidents and environmental disasters resulting in both human injuries and financial losses. As technology is gaining traction for monitoring infrastructure, it is expected that the efficient application of emerging technologies will play a crucial role in the realization of real-Time structural integrity and leak detection, monitoring, and repair systems for gas pipelines. The primary objective of this study is to conduct a state-of-The-Art review and evaluation of emerging technologies and systems for pipeline leak detection. The capabilities of the identified technologies and systems are analyzed to elicit their advantages and disadvantages. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations are made on best practices for the application of these emerging technologies and systems. 2020 American Society of Civil Engineers.

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Awolusi, Ibukun G.

Momoh, Ayodeji K.

Soyingbe, Aliu A.

Pipelines 2020 Conference: Condition Assessment, Construction, Rehabilitation, and Trenchless Technologies, April 9, 2020 - April 12, 2020

2020

conferencePaper

10.1061/9780784483206.008

http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784483206.008