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Recent Advances in Pipeline Monitoring and Oil Leakage Detection Technologies: Principles and Approaches
Mutiu Adesina Adegboye1,2, Wai-Keung Fung3,4, Aditya Karnik5
1Communications and Autonomous Systems Group, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen AB10 7GJ, UK. m.adegboye@rgu.ac.uk.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 7, 2019
Summary
Pipeline leaks cause significant financial and environmental damage. This study reviews current leak detection technologies, comparing their effectiveness to guide optimal system selection and identify future research needs.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Safety Management
Background:
- Pipelines are critical for global hydrocarbon transport.
- Pipeline failures lead to severe environmental, financial, and safety consequences.
- Effective leak detection and localization are essential for pipeline integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize state-of-the-art pipeline leak detection technologies.
- To analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various detection methods.
- To provide guidance for selecting appropriate leak detection systems and identify research gaps.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing pipeline leak detection technologies.
- Comparative analysis of different detection and localization approaches.
- Discussion of performance metrics and suitability for various operating conditions.
Main Results:
- Overview of diverse pipeline leakage detection technologies.
- Highlighting of strengths and weaknesses for each method.
- Performance comparison to aid in selecting optimal detection strategies.
Conclusions:
- Reliable pipeline leak detection is crucial for preventing losses and ensuring safety.
- A comparative analysis guides the selection of appropriate technologies for specific settings.
- Further research is needed to address existing gaps in developing robust leak detection systems.
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