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Suggestion on Sensors to be used for Leak Detection in Pipeline

Former Member
Former Member over 10 years ago

Hi guys,

 

I am new here. I would like to have your kind help to assist me in my project. Actually, I was currently doing my Final Year Project for my study in university.

 

My project title is design + setup a tool which capable of detection and location of leak in designed pipeline.

 

To make it short, now I'm in the phase of identification and selection of components for my device.I would glad to have your opinions in which preferable type of sensors to be purchased in my project

 

The components selection criteria are as attached :

 

Basically I want to find for sensors using for :

 

1. Leak detection in pipe (acoustic sensor)

2. Leak location in pipe (accelerometer/GPS sensor)

3. Tracking device in pipe (accelerometer/GPS sensor)

4. Different pressure as leak occurred in pipe (differential pressure sensor)

 

Your attention and help is highly appreciated.

 

Thank You !image

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago

    You could try the sensors group or have a look here Flow, Liquid, Air & Gas Sensors | Farnell element14 UK

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    Thanks for the suggestion.

     

    But the selection is bit complicated for me. Can u suggest some ? image

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    Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Tracking inside a pipe could be tricky, especially if it's a metal pipe. Also you'd need a good signal to get GPS tracking to work correctly.

    There's loads of simple accelerometer modules you could use. Have a look on AdaFruit for a starter. Check one of the UAV forums for other recommendations on positioning.

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    Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Tracking inside a pipe could be tricky, especially if it's a metal pipe. Also you'd need a good signal to get GPS tracking to work correctly.

    There's loads of simple accelerometer modules you could use. Have a look on AdaFruit for a starter. Check one of the UAV forums for other recommendations on positioning.

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  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    Back in the day when I worked for British Gas we used a device called a PIG for pipeline cleaning and sensing, you may find some useful info under that topic

     

    https://www.google.ca/search?q=Gas+pipeline+PIGs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=WAJqVMP5D4ieyASy04GYDg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1396&bih=785

     

    There were cleaning PIGS and also Sensor PIGS, the sensor ones could xray, ultrasonic, etc etc in order to detect leaks and other failures of the pipe

     

    Regards

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    tq workshopshed for the good suggestion. currently working on it.

     

    do u have any idea on differential pressure sensor ? image

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    Former Member over 10 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    thats a great experience mr peter. I wish I could have that later. have u heard any about pipeline leak detection? image

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