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Leak Detection Systems and the Use of Ultrasonic
Meters
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Agenda
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• The Importance of Pipeline Leak Detection
• Overview of Leak Detection Systems
• Why Ultrasonic Meters?
• Application Considerations
• Conclusions
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Types of Leak Detection Systems
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Non-Permanent
-Visual Inspection
-Aircraft Flyover
-Vehicle, etc.
Internal Permanent LDS
-Flow and Pressure Change
-Volume Balance
-RTTM
-Statistical Model
-Negative Pressure Wave
External Permanent LDS
-Fiber Optics
-Vapor and Liquid Sensing
-Acoustic Sensing
-Infrared
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Internal Leak Detection Systems
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Volume Balance • Essentially Measures Volumeric Flow In / Out of a pipeline section
Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) • Based on Hypothesis testing method to identify leaks using inventory
compensated volume balance • Calculates the ratio of probability between a leak / no leak situation
Negative Pressure Wave • Relies on high speed pressure reading (>60 Hz) • Fast response; can detect very small leaks and thefts • Cost Effective
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SPRT Leak Detection System
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Advantages • Cost effective • Low false alarm rate • Works effectively under transient and steady state operations • Compliant with recommended practices API 1130 and API 1149 Disadvantages • Dependent on the quality of flow meters, SCADA and telecom
system
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SPRT Leak Detection System
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Pipeline Inlets Pipeline Outlets Intermediate Pump Station
FT DT DT DT
Block valves
Logger/ Controller
200 m - 200 km 200 m - 200 km 200 m - 200 km
Logger/ Controller
Logger/ Controller
Logger/ Controller
PT PT FT PT PT PT PT FT
Server
SCADA
OPC
Wireless/satellite/etc.
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Principles of ATMOS SPRT Pipe
l l s
t ( ) ( ) ( ( ) ) t t m
t M m
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tPt =lSPRT: Sequential Probability Ratio Test
Testing H1 against H0 at sample time t,
The Apparent Leak Size = The current corrected flow difference – the mean corrected flow difference
M
= Inlet Flow = - The Corrected Flow Difference Outlet Flow - Pressure Compensation
= The mean corrected flow difference (normal Flow Diff for the pipeline)
m D = The leak size that we are seeking
The apparent leak size = t ( ) t - M
t ( ) t
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SPRT – Working Example
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SPRT – Working Example
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Transient
Leak Steady State
Outlet Flow
Inlet Flow
Lambda
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Negative Pressure Wave Flow Example
Pressure record
over 1 hour 3
minutes
Pressure record
of 68 seconds to
be processed
Pressure output
of 68 seconds
processed by
Algorithm 1
3-D pattern map
by Algorithm 2
Leak identified
by Algorithm 3 &
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Pressure Wave Flow – Accurate Theft Indication
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Why Ultrasonics?
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Comparison of Flow Technologies in LDS
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Turbine PD Coriolis Ultrasonic
No moving parts - - + +
Measurement drift over time - - + +
No filters/strainers required - - + +
Viscosity independent - - + +
Flow profile independent - + + -
No Pressure drop - - - +
Bi-directional measurement - - + +
Advanced diagnostics - - + +
Piggability - - - +
Typical line sizes ≤ 12” ≤ 12” ≤ 12” ≤ 72”
Externally Mounted Solution - - - +
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LCT4 Installation
Title or Job Number | XX Month 201X See tutorial regarding
confidentiality disclosures.
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In-Line (Wetted) USMs
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Highest Level of Performance
Calibrated for Application
Permanent Measurement
Serviceable Under Pressure
Remote Access
Multi-Path Diagnostics
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Clamp-On USM
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Economical and Flexible Installation
Serviceable under pressure
Can be installed in Hard-to-Access Areas
Extremely wide size range
Best applied with Negative Pressure Wave Systems
Installation Uncertainty
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Application Considerations
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Types of Fluids Refined Products? Crudes? Multi-product line? Check metering? Custody Measurement? Type of Leak Detection System
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Meter Calibration Water Calibration? • Large meters >24” are often
used
Multi-Viscosity Calibration? • Reynolds number for pipeline
applications rarely can be matched using water
• Installations are rarely proved – so uncertainty of installation must be considered!
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Comparison of Clamp on and In-line Ultrasonic Flow Meters in SPRT Leak Detection System In-line Clamp-on
Accuracy High Medium
Repeatability Very High High
Application Custody transfer, control, leak
detection
Leak detection
Installation cost High Low
Retrofit Difficult Easy and cost effective
Minimum leak detectable 0.15% 1%
Accuracy of leak size estimate Very high Medium to high
Reliability of leak detection system Very high Medium to high
Leak location accuracy using
pressure profiling
High Medium
Leak location accuracy using Time
of Flight
Very high Very high
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Application Considerations
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Line Size? Existing Instrumentation? New or Existing Pipeline?
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Line Size Considerations
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8” Diameter Liquid Pipeline 48” Diameter Gas Pipeline
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Additional Application Considerations
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Pigging Meter location Remote Access!
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Meter Diagnostics Dashboard
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Meter Diagnostics Dashboard
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Conclusions
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• Proper Leak Detection Systems are of Increasing Importance
• Many types of Internal LDS – focus on less false alarms and fast, accurate Leak Detection
• Ultrasonic Flow Meters are the preferred flow measurement instrument for Leak Detection Applications…
• However – they must be correctly applied!
• Luckily – many options are available – be sure to consider all parameters during design
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Questions?
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