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Process Management’s Hydrocarbon and Energy Industry Center
engineers and implements leak detection systems for liquid and gas
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are many challenging issues surrounding the selection and implementation
of a suitable leak detection system. Our customers are confronted
with a confusing array of leak detection products and services. They
are often unsure of what is needed, or they don’t have the leak
detection expertise necessary to make informed decisions. The liability
for pipeline safety and integrity is substantial, so it is crucial
to implement pipeline leak detection projects using expert resources.
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Solution |
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assist our customers in selecting and implementing the most suitable
leak detection methods for their unique needs. Our industry expertise
ensures that the correct third-party products are chosen for the specific
application. Our leak detection solution experts determine system
needs, prepare specifications, select vendors, and manage or execute
implementation. Our experience includes Pipeline Leak Detection designing
and integrating leak detection systems with metering, supervisory
control and data acquisition (SCADA), remote terminal units (RTUs),
and telecommunications. We have worked with all major leak detection
product vendors, including Simulutions, EFA Technologies, ATMOS International,
Advantica Stoner, and Energy Solutions International (ESI). |
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Benefits |
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services reduce the risks associated with implementing a pipeline
leak detection system. We ensure our integrated systems provide optimum
performance by following a field-proven design and implementation
methodology. This methodology also helps to ensure that project schedule
and budget expectations are met. Our expert resources, proven methodologies,
and multi-vendor project management skills ensure that the total integrated
system performs the intended job. |
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Technology
Expertise |
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customers who lack in-depth leak detection experience or appropriate
internal resources, we provide a totally integrated solution. Our
services include:
• assessing the pipeline system (including hydraulics, topography,
topology, and operating conditions)
• determining customer requirements for leak detection accuracy,
timeliness, sensitivity, batch tracking, line-pack management, ticketing,
accounting, training simulation, and predictive modeling
• evaluating alternative solutions, such as acoustic or pressure
point methods, material balance and line pack compensation, and fulltransient
modeling
• providing detailed implementation of leakdetection and other
applications
• integrating the leak detection systemwith SCADA field instrumentation,
telecommunications, and RTUs
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testing, commissioning, and training |
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Satisfied
Customers |
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A
partial list of satisfied pipeline leak detection customers includes:
• Plains All American Pipeline
• Explorer Pipeline Company
• Inter Pipeline
• Pembina Pipeline
• Terasen
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