SRP: LEAK DETECTION
This Strategic Research Priority closes the primary gaps in standardizing the way that technologies and methods for leak detection are validated and qualified for energy pipelines (gathering, transmission, and distribution), and their associated facilities.
outcomes and value to industry
Identifying, developing, and confirming effective leak detection monitoring technology options for the industry.
Significantly reducing liquid and gas leak impacts and improve confidence in pipeline safety.
Impacting industry recommended practices and standards.
industry improvement
LIQUID HYDROCARBON SYSTEMS
Improved detection technology.
Comprehensive leak detection strategy for gas and liquids operators (internal/external).
External detection and quantification guidance.
NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
Accelerated event identification through remote sensing.
Application of continuous pipeline monitoring for natural gas transmission operations.
Validation of technology capabilities and limitations.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IDENTIFICATION & QUANTIFICATION FOR NATURAL GAS PIPELINES
Industry guidance for continuous monitoring of facilities.
Clarify capabilities and limitations of large area remote monitoring.
Identify advanced leak detection technologies capably of accurate quantification of rates and leak location.
Improving characterization of release and emissions intermittency for detection and quantification.
Develop and demonstrate a proof-of-concept cable system that inductively provides power and communications to distributed sensor nodes incorporating PAS hydrocarbon leak detectors.
Use machine learning to evaluate possible improvements in CPM leak detection technology.
Evaluate options and feasibility of detecting leaking valves, quantifying leak rates, and in situ repairs.
Data mining of subpart W data to find most effective areas to devote methane emission mitigation measures.
Provide options for low-cost methods to identify/quantify leaks at compressor stations.