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Title: Techniques Of Liquid Pipeline Leak Detection
Author: Jack R. Babbitt
Source: 1974 International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
Year Published: 1974
Abstract: Whenever we have a discussion on leak detection of liquid pipeline systems, we must begin the conversation with a definition of what kind of leak detection we are talking about. Pipeline companies have been doing leak detectionin some form or another since the first pipeline was built. Operating companies regularly fly their main line right of ways looking for any signs of difficulties or problems. Over the years, pipelines have developed into ultrasafe transportation machines. Pipeline losses are extremely small compared to alternate methods of moving liquids. Flow in and out of the pipeline is metered to the greatest accuracy possible with material balances logged in the form of overshort reporting. Any deviations from the norm are investigated, and the trouble is located and corrected. Flying the line, over-short reporting and monthly material balances all constitute a form of leak detection. However, most of these techniques are rather slow in nature. The time lapse from when a leak may first occur to detection of product loss may be hours, days, or even weeks.

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