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A new approach to pipe line leak detection

Journal Article · · Pipe Line Industry; (USA)
OSTI ID:5203365

Pressure point analysis is a different method developed to detect leaks in liquid, gas and some two-phase flow pipe lines. Descriptions of the system, how a leak is determined and how this method may interface with existing SCADA systems are given. PPA is based on research in the behavior of the energy and momentum balance on a pipe line (as represented by pressure and velocity measurements) before and after a leak occurs.

OSTI ID:
5203365
Journal Information:
Pipe Line Industry; (USA), Journal Name: Pipe Line Industry; (USA) Vol. 70:6; ISSN 0032-0145; ISSN PLINA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English