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Aug 6, 2020
Pipelines 2020
Finding Big Leaks with Big Data: Case Studies from an Internet-of-Things Leak Detection Platform
Authors: Matthew Barrett, Ph.D. [email protected], Zohreh Andalibi, Ph.D. [email protected], Tatiana Baeva [email protected], and Adam Chan [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Pipelines 2020
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This paper presents results from an “Internet of Things” leak detection technology that remotely and non-invasively monitors pipelines at the scale of a distribution network. Findings are presented from the deployment of 10,000+ acoustic leak detection nodes with dozens of utility partners. The design and installation of the nodes, the type of data collected, and the approach to data analysis is outlined. A series of case studies are described where the technology has found leaks that failed to surface: large or significant leaks, leaks that were difficult to pinpoint, and unexpected signals found in the process. Both the data analysis and utility perspectives are shown, comparing remotely collected acoustic data to observations from field technicians. The successes and limitations of the technology are both discussed.
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Pages: 212 - 220
Editors: J. Felipe Pulido, OBG, Part of Ramboll and Mark Poppe, Brown and Caldwell
ISBN (Online): 978-0-7844-8321-3
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© 2020 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Aug 6, 2020
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Mueller Company, Toronto, ON, Canada. Email: [email protected]
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Mueller Company, Toronto, ON, Canada. Email: [email protected]
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