Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
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Does anyone have experience using continuous monitoring leak detection equipment in underground pipeline? If so, what/who do you recommend? Acoustic emissions, fiber optic sensing (vapor, liquid), etc...
Length: 1.3 miles
Product: Ethanol
Diameter: 8" underground
Max pres: 100 #
Thanks in advance.
Length: 1.3 miles
Product: Ethanol
Diameter: 8" underground
Max pres: 100 #
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
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RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
One of the more "high tech" solution involved (I am going on memory here) acustics whereby a leak will send a sound wave up and down the pipe, and the system will detect these "peaks" and calculated the time differences, and determine where the leak is (to within something like 20 feet). This was particulary interesting to us at the time as our entire line was buried (about 200 km).
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RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
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RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
I looked into the technology about 5-6 years ago, and at that time, the "noise" and false signals were less of a concern than before. As with anything, there can be false "trips" due to unforseen situations. Overall, it is pretty good, especially for underground or "hidden" lines.
If you are interested, you should definitely talke to the vendors and see where the state of their offering is now.
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RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection
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RE: Continuous Monitoring Leak Detection