Leak detection on petroleum pipelines
In 1971, it was decided to build a computer-controlled surveillance system to detect leaks in ten product pipelines operated by the Beaumont refinery of Mobil Oil Corp. Five of these pipelines are used to transfer liquefied refinery gases between the refinery and underground storage 37 mi away at Hull-Daisetta and are located in a common right-of-way. Gasoline and distillates are transferred in four pipelines between the refinery and surface storage on the Neches River at Port Neches. These pipelines are 12 mi long and are also located in a common right-of-way. The tenth pipeline included in this system is used to transfer propane to a chemical plant at Port Neches. The system was developed by Mobil Pipeline Co. and Daniel Industries Inc., and with some basic changes, can be made acceptable for accounting purposes and custody transfer. The system, facilities, and process calculations are described.
- Research Organization:
- Mobil Oil Corp.
- OSTI ID:
- 6713091
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-760498-
- Journal Information:
- Proc. Int. Sch. Hydrocarbon Meas.; (United States), Vol. 18:50; Conference: 51. International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement conference, Norman, OK, USA, 13 Apr 1976
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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