Leak detection by mass balance effective for Norman Wells line

Journal Article · Mon Apr 22 00:00:00 EDT 1996 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:220623

Liou, J C.P. ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Idaho, Moscow, ID (United States)

Mass-balance calculations for leak detection have been shown as effective as a leading software system, in a comparison based on a major Canadian crude-oil pipeline. The calculations and NovaCorp`s Leakstop software each detected 4% (approximately) or greater leaks on Interprovincial Pipe Line (IPL) Inc.`s Norman Wells pipeline. Insufficient data exist to assess performances of the two methods for leaks smaller than 4%. Pipeline leak detection using such software-based systems are common. Their effectiveness is measured by how small and how quickly a leak can be detected. Algorithms used and measurement uncertainties determine leak detectability.

• OSTI ID: 220623
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 17 Vol. 94; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
ACCURACY
CANADA
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
FLUID FLOW
LEAK DETECTORS
PETROLEUM
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
PIPELINES
TRANSPORT