Leak Detection

Services Offered

  • System Performance Tests & Modeling
  • Steady State and Dynamic Modeling of Pipeline Systems

Steady State Modeling

  • Steady state simulation of pipeline developed using HYSYS 2.4.1 software from Hyprotech Ltd.
  • Pipeline performance test carried out to evaluate pipe roughness, ground temperature and ground thermal conductivity
  • Resulted in less than a 3% error in the prediction of the pipeline pressures

Dynamic Modeling

  • Both dynamic volume and mass balance methods are utilized to identify a leak, in order to prevent false alarms
  • Dynamic simulation of pipeline developed using HYSYS 2.4.1
  • The physical dimensions of the pipeline are incorporated into the simulation, i.e. pipeline dimensions, lengths and elevations
  • Dynamic operation simulated for the no leak case and the correct steady state(s) attained
  • Test Node for confirming model
  • Custom Real-Time Leak Detection System with Capability for Additional Nodes
  • Operator Interface and Alarming Configuration
  • Operator Training & Commissioning
  • Operator and Maintenance Manual
  • Process Control Design & Commissioning
  • Customer Support based in Alberta with On-Line System Upgrade Capability

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