SmartBall® O&G Leak Detection is a new innovative leak detection technology for oil, gas and petroleum products pipelines.

For pipelines larger than 100 mm diameter, SmartBall O&G offers unparalleled leak sensitivity and accurate location capability. It is easy to deploy and can be used to complement existing pipeline integrity programs or as an integrity check on non-piggable lines . The device consists of an instrumented aluminum core in a urethane shell. The device contains a range of instrumentation, including an acoustic data acquisition system that listens for leaks as the ball travels through the pipeline.

SmartBall O&G differs from conventional inspection pigs, in that is it not a full-size instrument. The ball is smaller than the pipe diameter. It rolls silently through the pipeline and the absence of mechanical noise allows unsurpassed acoustic sensitivity. Location accuracy is within 3 m. The device can be deployed and retrieved using existing pigging facilities. In non-piggable lines, the device can be launched using off-the-shelf fittings. Travel time is 40 hours for up to 100 mm lines and up to 170 hours for larger lines.

SmartBall O&G Applications:

• Routine leak surveys.
• Emergency leak location, minimising product loss and cleanup costs.
• Validation of alarms generated by CPM systems (with leak location).
• Acceptance testing of new pipelines.
• Product theft detection.
• Aviation fuel line inspections.
• Leak location during hydrotests.
• Emergency gas pipeline leak detection.

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