Describes the development and refinement of a free-swimming tool called SmartBall, designed to be capable of detecting leaks as small as 0.028 GPM in oil product pipelines as well as record leaks in natural gas pipelines. GPS synchronized GIS-based…
Current leak detection systems for pipelines are not only unreliable in the detection of minute leaks but often expensive and/or dangerous to run. This is an unacceptable standard for pipeline operators and leak detection service providers.…
A leak detection evaluation framework has been developed for use pipe pipeline operators to identify and evaluate candidate external leak detection systems intended for possible deployment on onshore transmission pipelines and assist operators in…
Monitoring and inspection of pipelines are essential for the optimal operation of the energy infrastructure of the nation. However, methods that are currently used for pipeline inspection and diagnostics are typically either slow, do not provide high…
Describes structural-acoustic sensing and alert systems that continuously monitor a pipeline without the need for external power. When bonded to a pipeline, these sensors can detect minute and high-frequency strains. The specific focus here is on…
There has been a substantial level of effort over the past several decades to understand the role of the human controller/operator in process control industry accidents. This work received a substantial impetus from the Three Mile Island nuclear…
The integrity of the liquid pipeline network in the United States is of concern to the pipeline operators, the surrounding communities, and the government. During a recent Office of Pipeline Safety industry forum, concerns regarding the detection of…