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Title: Using ground-penetrating radar to pinpoint pipeline leaks

Journal Article · · Materials Performance; (USA)
OSTI ID:6820663
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  1. Philadelphia Electric Co., PA (USA). Research and Testing Div.

Ground-penetrating radar (GPR) is capable of accurately pinpointing buried natural gas distribution piping leaks without barholes. The dry leaking gas can be seen' at the source by the radar via the changes in the surrounding soil's electrical parameters. A colorgraphic data format then displays the leak.

OSTI ID:
6820663
Journal Information:
Materials Performance; (USA), Vol. 29:4; ISSN 0094-1492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English