Blogs

Key considerations for leak detection on gathering networks

Gathering networks are an important aspect of the upstream energy distribution, but they are often located in high consequence areas (HCAs) and remote locations, so leak detection is a vital requirement. Sales and Support Engineer Angela Maya discusses the key considerations for leak detection on gathering networks in this blog.

High consequence areas vs moderate consequence areas: what’s the difference?

Federal regulators such as PHMSA have introduced the terms high consequence areas (HCAs) and moderate consequence areas (MCAs) to define pipelines constructed close to high-risk areas and ensure they operate under the safest conditions. This blog discusses the difference between HCAs and MCAs.

16 takeaways from Atmos’ 2023 User Conference

Atmos International held a user conference to share our latest innovations in pipeline leak detection, theft detection and simulation software. We brought together our clients from across the world to reveal the latest technologies we’d been working on in a series of presentations delivered by our in-house subject matter experts. Here are the takeaways.

Parametric studies and the power of Atmos SIM

A parametric study is a series of automated simulations where the input parameters and constraints can change according to user requirement. They can create a forecast for the pipeline’s future operations and enable pipeline operators to evaluate the results. In this blog, Senior Simulation Consultant John Anderton looks at two case examples in which a parametric study paired with Atmos Simulation Suite (SIM) can be used to optimize pipeline operations: the cases of an emergency shut-down procedure and a network capacity analysis.

A multimethod leak detection approach to support UK water companies' current leakage reduction targets

With water leakage targets becoming increasingly strict and time-sensitive, UK water and wastewater companies are accelerating their leak detection efforts, but will it be enough? Learn about a multimethod approach to water leakage reduction in this article.