Harry Smith

Pipeline operators are managing more complexity using infrastructure that was designed for simpler operating conditions. Decarbonization, new products and higher expectations for safety and commercial accuracy are changing how pipelines are used. In many cases, operators cannot add instrumentation or redesign assets, but smart software and advanced...

As pipeline industry challenges continue to grow, it’s never been more important to make maximum use of the data available for leak detection. Crucial to this is the deployment of hardware that allows pipeline operators to access more data, resulting in a more effective leak detection system. In this article, Sales and Senior Research Engineer...

External factors such as global supply chain challenges, the push for Net Zero and an ongoing introduction of new pipeline regulations have raised concerns about the integrity of aging pipelines. Aging pipelines carry their own risks which can lead to product leakage, ruptures and explosions if left unaddressed. This article takes a look at the...

In recent years, the global pipeline community has made a lot of progress in detecting and locating theft activities. Technologies have been developed and applied to several pipelines worldwide. While these technologies are contributing significantly to the early detection and location of illegal tapping points, the key challenges vary from one...

Pipeline leak and theft detection can be done through various technologies. There is no si ngle best method as each pipeline is different and ideally, it is best to integrate several different methods within any detection system. Two of the most popular and established methods are flow balance and negative pressure wave, however, both have their...

API 1175 discusses the requirements for continuous improvement in pipeline leak detection and the culture required for an effective leak detection program. The most commonly used internal based methods for leak detection are flow balance, negative pressure wave and Real Time Transient Model (RTTM). Several papers have been written on each type of...