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  • Environmental Science
  • Engineering
  • Remote Sensing

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  • Pipeline infrastructure is critical for energy transport.
  • Traditional pipeline leak detection methods face limitations.
  • Rapid advancements in drone technology offer new solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conceptualize drone missions for pipeline leak detection.
  • To evaluate sensor suitability and environmental factors for drone surveys.
  • To develop strategies for routine monitoring and targeted leak localization.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of current natural gas pipeline survey applications.
  • Plume modeling to account for environmental conditions.
  • Discussion of commercially available sensors for drone deployment.
  • Feasibility study incorporating a release experiment and data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Drone missions can be tailored for specific pipeline monitoring needs.
  • Plume modeling, while challenged by wind variability, provided valuable insights.
  • Leakage rates derived from drone observations were comparable to emission rates.
  • Feasibility study demonstrated the practical application of drone-based leak detection.

Conclusions:

  • Drone technology is a viable and efficient tool for pipeline leak detection.
  • Integration of plume modeling and sensor technology enhances detection capabilities.
  • Further development is needed to address challenges like wind variability for future applications.