Risk analysis (engineering)

Physics

Engineering

Business

Power (physics)

Pipeline transport

Adaptability

Limiting

Ecology

Marine engineering

Programming language

Reliability engineering

Subsea

Leak

Leak detection

Computer science

Reliability (semiconductor)

Pipeline (software)

Quantum mechanics

Mechanical engineering

Petroleum engineering

Biology

Environmental engineering

Journal of Pipeline Science and Engineering

A pipeline burst or rupture causing a leak may significantly impact the environment and the reputation of the company operating the pipeline. In recent years, oil and gas pipelines are expected to be equipped with leak detection systems for monitoring the operations and detecting the leaks. Although the leak detection methods used today may not prevent leaks from happening, they play a crucial role in limiting the impact of leak. There is a wide variety of leak detection methods developed and tested. This paper reviews these methods, analyze their advantages and limitations. It ends by highlighting the opportunities for future work to improve reliability and adaptability of leak detection methods in subsea region.

Review and analysis of pipeline leak detection methods