GB2462397A - Pipeline leak detection apparatus - Google Patents

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GB2462397A
GB2462397A GB0921356A GB0921356A GB2462397A GB 2462397 A GB2462397 A GB 2462397A GB 0921356 A GB0921356 A GB 0921356A GB 0921356 A GB0921356 A GB 0921356A GB 2462397 A GB2462397 A GB 2462397A
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leak detection
pipeline leak
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Richard Treece
Lisa Wakefield
Paul Robinson
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Advanced Engineering Solutions Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/005—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures using pigs or moles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/04—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
    • G01M3/24—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01M—TESTING STATIC OR DYNAMIC BALANCE OF MACHINES OR STRUCTURES; TESTING OF STRUCTURES OR APPARATUS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01M3/00—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures
    • G01M3/02—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
    • G01M3/04—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
    • G01M3/24—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations
    • G01M3/243—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for pipes
    • G01M3/246—Investigating fluid-tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for pipes using pigs or probes travelling in the pipe

Abstract

The invention relates to apparatus for detecting a parameter of a pipeline such as the leakage of fluid therefrom. The apparatus includes a device which is provided of at least two parts and with a smooth continuous outer surface so as to allow the device to be carried along the pipeline to be checked by the fluid of the flow alone with a minimum of contact and possible dislodgement of debris from the pipeline wall. The device includes a cavity in which detection apparatus is housed and allows signals indicative of its position to be sent to the surface. Apparatus is also provided for launching and retrieving the device to and from the pipeline.
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GB0710676A GB0710676D0 (en) 2007-06-05 2007-06-05 Pipeline leak detection device and method
GB0808498A GB0808498D0 (en) 2008-05-10 2008-05-10 Improvements to launch and retrieval system
PCT/GB2008/001916 WO2008149092A1 (en) 2007-06-05 2008-06-05 Pipeline leak detection apparatus

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GB2462397A true GB2462397A (en) 2010-02-10
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WO2002052238A1 (en) * 2000-12-22 2002-07-04 Canadian Mining Industry Research Organisation/Organisation De Recherche De L'industrie Miniere Canadienne Device for in-line measurement of properties of fluid flows in pipeline systems
WO2004059274A2 (en) * 2002-12-27 2004-07-15 Mecon Limited Leak locator
GB2435329A (en) * 2006-02-16 2007-08-22 Keith Reed Fluid leak detection

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2571798A (en) * 2018-03-10 2019-09-11 Qinov8 Uk Ltd System and method for locating leaks in pipelines
GB2571798B (en) * 2018-03-10 2022-09-28 Qinov8 Uk Ltd System and method for locating leaks in pipelines

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