Blogs

Thieves foiled by Atmos system in Peru

Thieves do not rest, not even during the holidays. At 18:34 on 6 December 2016 our client, who operates a 60 km long crude oil pipeline that runs through a remote area, received a leak alarm from their Atmos Wave (rarefaction-wave-based) leak detection system.

The leak detection battle

API 1175, for example, is a recommended practice (RP) of 84 pages that provides a broad stroke, high-level view to pipeline operators of liquid pipeline leak detection programs. The RP provides guidance to the operators for developing, maintaining, and sustaining an active, comprehensive leak detection program that reduces the risks associated with pipeline leaks.

The future of oil spill clean ups?

Researchers at Maryland University have shown that creating a tornado of fire over an oil spill on water might be a viable solution to dealing with oil spills.

The devastating Ecuador earthquake is a reminder that pipelines can rupture!

Understanding that earthquakes pose a real threat, every pipeline operator should be able to detect a rupture fast with 100% confidence and a plan to shut down the pipeline quickly and safely.

The challenges for effective leak detection on large diameter pipelines

Every pipeline has its own personality and behaves differently. No single leak detection technology is the best solution for every type of pipeline. Large diameter pipelines have come under greater scrutiny from regulators. This paper offers examples of the diverse challenges for different leak detection systems (LDS) installed on large diameter liquid or gas pipelines.