Methods for detecting leaks in liquid pipelines
US10260985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2015/0681
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for monitoring and detecting leaks in a pipeline is disclosed. The method is particularly useful in pipelines that are transporting hydrocarbons. Gas enabled photo sensitive particles are fed into the pipeline and when they encounter a leak, change their condition. This change is captured by a detector which transmits the data to an operator that a leak condition exists as well as its location and intensity.
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