Between 85% and 90% of leaks are not visible
The late detection of leaks in pipes and
tanks constitutes one of the highest
operational risks in the industrial environment.
The most significant leaks that occur, are caused by nearby excavations to the equipment.
Leak detection services
- Detect leaks in underground pipes with the use of various techniques: ultrasound, imaging, georadar, thermography, etc.
- Remote control and monitor pipeline networks (meters, pressures and others).
- Locate and position in GPS of underground cables and pipes on plan.
- Detect clandestine connections.
- Detect rods in foundations, floors, walls, etc.
- Detect leaks in roofs, structures, etc.
Normative
API RP 11:30 (2007)
Computational Pipeline Monitoring for liquids (USA)
TRFL (2003)
Technical Rule for Pieline System (Germany)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE) Quality level “A”
Non-destructive excavation methods to determine precise horizontal and vertical positions of underground facilities (<10 cm.) That are collected within the subsurface study.
Monitoring
The software and hardware application for continuous monitoring of pipeline leaks is based on logarithmic calculations and data from measuring instruments.
Results
The detection result shows:
Leak size assessment
Leak location
Alarm
The application communicates via OPC protocol with the client’s Scada/DCS
Benefits
Cost reduction due to:
- Reduce the consumption of industrial fluids
- Locate the leak in the damaged pipe
- Locate cable and pipe trusses in excavation areas
- Detecting small leaks quickly reduces repair costs and their influence on operation
- Improve maintenance and operation