Fuel theft detection hardware matters more than ever for pipeline operators
Fuel theft from pipelines remains a global issue. While attention should be given to advanced software, the foundation of any effective theft detection system lies in its hardware.
Without high resolution, real-time pressure and flow monitoring, particularly in hard to reach locations, fuel theft can go unnoticed or unverified.
In this article, Sales and Senior Research Engineer Harry Smith discusses why hardware has never been more important to stay ahead of fuel theft. The article covers:
“Slash and grab” fuel theft and concealed tapping points- The rise of remote valves, tunnels and night-time operations
- The role of high resolution detection hardware
- Smart software for layered detection
- Human insight: offline analysis for low flow and legacy systems
- Integrated strategies for better outcomes
Read the full article in this issue of World Pipelines.