UNDERGROUND PIPELINE LEAK TESTING

EIWAA Oil and Gas Services offers underground Pipeline Inspection Services  by NDT Inspection Services, Leak Detection Services and Accoustic emission leak Testing Services in Saudi Arabia. The techniques can be used successfully to conduct particular tests on HDPE or resin-coated pipes that are buried and up to 3 meters above the ground and covered with interlock, loose sand, asphalt, or concrete. Without excavating the areas, leak detection is possible under liquid-filled conditions with a minimum 2 bar liquid flow pressure and using an acoustic emission scanner (AET Scanner) with a transducer. The inspection and upkeep of underground pipelines without the use of pigs is subject to a number of restrictions and challenges (pipeline inspection gauges). Such buried pipelines usually leak, which causes major issues for the environment and the pipeline owners.

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Pipeline leaks are usually detected when a valuable product is lost or when the pressure suddenly drops for no apparent cause. Even in the bestcase situation, when the operators can isolate specific pipeline portions that are thought to be leaking, it frequently happens that they are unable to accurately pinpoint the exact location of the leak in order to take corrective action.

Acoustic emission (AE) is a great method for finding leaks in underground pipelines. Only locally is access to the pipeline necessary for mounting AE sensors. Pressurized and AE tested sections of the pipeline are 600 to 1000 m long. Using digital AE systems and sophisticated software, the AE sensors identify the turbulent flow at the leak orifice and determine the site of the leak. Only locally is access to the pipeline necessary for mounting AE sensors. Pressurized and AE tested sections of the pipeline are 600 to 1000 m long. Digital AE systems and specific software are used to determine the location of the leak when the AE sensors pick up turbulent flow at the leak orifice. The present study discusses the technical description and physics of the AE leak detection technique, presents the advantages, limitations, and requirements of the method, outlines the functions of the AE equipment required to carry out such a task, and, finally, reports on several case studies of successful leak detection and location of buried pipelines. The case studies include subsurface pipes of various sizes that are both new and in use.

 

Buried Pipeline Leak Testing:

This method of pipe leak detection can be used to find leaks in metal and nonmetal pipes, as well as PVC pipes covered in concrete or asphalt, in storage tank terminals, residential buildings, marine ports, etc.