Fabio Chiappa

New Generation of AI Techniques Applied to Third Party Interference and Leakage Detection on Pipelines

New Generation of AI Techniques Applied to Third Party Interference and Leakage Detection on Pipelines
New Generation of AI Techniques Applied to Third Party Interference and Leakage Detection on Pipelines
This paper presents a pipeline monitoring system designed to detect, locate, and classify leakages and Third-Party Interference (TPI) incidents along a pipeline right-of-way using Vibroacoustic Technology. The system is ideal for retrofitting existing pipelines and focuses on real-time asset monitoring to detect activities such as excavation or...

Toward AI Data-Driven Pipeline Monitoring Systems

Toward AI Data-Driven Pipeline Monitoring Systems
Toward AI Data-Driven Pipeline Monitoring Systems
This work focuses on the application of artificial intelligence methods to enhance pipeline monitoring systems, specifically Third-Party Interference (TPI) and leak detection. A critical aspect of pipeline monitoring revolves around determining the operational state of the pipeline. This is paramount because the processing algorithms are...

Applications of Vibroacoustic Technology to support pipeline assets re-use, integrity management and energy transition projects

SolAres / Eni S.p.A
SolAres / Eni S.p.A
Vibroacoustic technology, developed by Eni, is a consolidated approach for pipeline monitoring applications. Today, e-vpms® is protecting about 1800 km of pipelines worldwide, with a commitment to constant technological evolution and continuous improvement. In this framework, the work presents some notable cases experienced over the monitored...

Versatile technology for Leak Detection, Third Party Interference and Integrity Assessment applications: Vibroacoustics

Versatile technology for Leak Detection, Third Party Interference and Integrity Assessment applications: Vibroacoustics
Versatile technology for Leak Detection, Third Party Interference and Integrity Assessment applications: Vibroacoustics
Leak detection, TPI (Third Party Interference) and asset integrity are crucial topics in pipeline monitoring, although they often require costly procedures and systems. In order to support the pipeline integrity management, Eni S.p.A, in collaboration with Solares JV, developed the e-vpms® (Eni Vibro-acoustic Pipeline Monitoring System). This...

Pipeline Integrity Assessment Applications By Using Vibroacoustic Technology

Pipeline Integrity Assessment Applications By Using Vibroacoustic Technology
Pipeline Integrity Assessment Applications By Using Vibroacoustic Technology
Asset integrity and operation reliability are primary objectives in pipeline management, nevertheless they require often costly methods, system and procedures. The vibroacoustic technology, developed by Eni S.p.A to detect impacts and spillages on Oil & Gas pipelines, already proved to be able to detect illegal tapping precursor events, and...