A Feasibility Study of Internal and External Based System for Pipeline Leak Detection in Upstream Petroleum Industry (original) (raw)

The paper explores the feasibility of both internally and externally based systems for pipeline leak detection within the upstream petroleum industry. It begins by emphasizing the importance of effective leak detection technologies in minimizing environmental impact and financial losses associated with leaks. The authors classify various detection systems, highlighting the operational principles, strengths, and weaknesses of each method. A comparative analysis of different technologies, including Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) for internal systems and various external detection methods, is provided, along with a scoring system based on criteria such as sensitivity, accuracy, reliability, and cost. The results suggest that while external systems often have higher sensitivity and reliability, internal systems provide robust operational monitoring capabilities.