Air/Gas Pocket Detection
Protect your pipeline against potential damage from pressure surges and corrosion
How INGU Pipers® Perform Air/Gas Pocket Detection
Inspecting a pipeline for air pockets is crucial because air pockets can hinder the proper functioning of the pipeline and pose safety concerns.
The Pipers® solution finds air/gas pockets using an acoustic leak detection sensor while following the flow in your pipeline. Due to its free-floating nature, there is no background noise, making Pipers® a highly efficient air/gas pocket detection tool.
Based on the Pipers® inspection, pipeline operators obtain key information where to install air release valves to mitigate the risks caused by air/gas pockets.
Advantages of Using Pipers® for Air/Gas Pocket Detection
Inspecting a pipeline for air pockets is crucial because trapped air can significantly disrupt the flow of liquid within the pipeline, leading to reduced efficiency, potential damage to the system due to pressure surges, increased energy losses, and corrosion.
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High certainty
A Pipers® inspection always includes two Pipers® spaced in distance in the pipeline. This allows for the unambigous identification of air/gas pockets.
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Non-intrusive inspection
Pipers® do not require any modifications to your pipeline or interruptions of your pipeline operation, making the inspection process seamless and non-intrusive.
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Visualized insights
Inspection results can be presented in the INGU Interactive Pipeline Viewer, making it easier to locate and address any detected air pockets.
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Comprehensive data analysis
Our AI-powered data analytics deliver precise and reliable results, transforming raw sensor data into meaningful insights for proactive maintenance.
Use Cases: Pipers® for Air/Gas Pocket Detection
Inspecting a pipeline for air/gas pockets is crucial because trapped air can significantly disrupt the flow of liquid within the pipeline, leading to reduced efficiency, potential damage to the system due to pressure surges, increased energy losses, and even corrosion; essentially, air pockets can hinder the proper functioning of the pipeline and pose safety concerns.
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Wastewater Pipelines
High points in force mains trap air, which reduces hydraulic capacity, causes non-uniform flow, and creates the potential for sulfide corrosion.
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Oil and Gas Pipelines
Detect and localize air/gas pockets that impact flow resistance and pipeline safety.
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Water Distribution Systems
Ensure that water is delivered efficiently and consistently.
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Address Issues with Data
Our AI-powered data analytics deliver precise and reliable results, transforming raw sensor data into meaningful insights for proactive maintenance.
Applications in High Consequence Areas
Leak detection is especially crucial in high consequence areas such as river crossings, road crossings, and pipelines passing through or under lakes. In these sensitive environments, even minor leaks can lead to significant environmental damage and regulatory penalties. Pipers® provide the reliable and accurate detection needed to safeguard these areas. Their ability to pinpoint leaks ensures that repairs can be made quickly and efficiently, minimizing any potential impact. At INGU, we are committed to enhancing pipeline safety and reliability. By integrating advanced sensor technology with AI-driven analytics and user-friendly visualization tools, we provide pipeline operators with the insights they need to maintain the integrity of their infrastructure. Choose INGU’s Pipers® for a smarter, safer approach to leak detection.
What else can INGU Pipers® do?
Leak Detection
Pipers® record all sounds while moving with the flow through the pipeline making them sensitive to even the smallest leaks.
Air/Gas Pocket Detection
Pipers® use an acoustic sensor to identify the unique data signatures of air/gas pockets within the pipeline.
Confirmation of Containment
Pipers® inspect the pipeline under operational conditions, making them an ideal tool to confirm containment without disrupting operations.
Deposit Inspection
Pipers® take 100 pressure measurements per second while moving through the pipeline allowing for accurate deposit localization.
Hydraulic Grade Line Inspection
Pipers® continuously measure the pressure providing a highly detailed method for determining the hydraulic grade line.
Magnetic Inspection
Pipers® serve as an in-between solution between hydrostatic testing and conventional in-line inspection tools (i.e. smart pigs), helping operators keep their pipelines safe.
Magnetic Feature Detection
Pipers® measure the magnetic flux density in a pipeline allowing for the localization of any metallic fittings and casings in a non-metallic pipeline.
Hot Tap Detection
Hot taps, particularly illegal ones, pose significant risks to pipeline integrity, safety, and operational efficiency.
Bend Detection
When combined with off-the-shelf cleaning pigs, Pipers® provide the bend angle, radius, and direction.
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Ensure Pipeline Safety & Efficiency with INGU Pipers®
Trust INGU’s Pipers® for pipeline inspection under operational conditions, safeguarding your pipeline’s integrity and optimizing its performance.
INGU’s Pipers® in-line inspection solution offers an efficient and economic way to safeguard your pipeline’s integrity and fostering optimized performance. The Pipers® technology provides operators full insight in all pipeline assets under all conditions allowing them to make well informed decisions to keep their pipelines safe and efficient.