Leak Track 2000         

Why leak detection?

A leak detection package can recognize leaks faster than an operator. A software based product can easily be added to an existing system with minimal hardware changes. Once installed the software never takes a break or distracted by other events. A 900 bbl/hr pipeline will spill an additional barrel for every 4 seconds a leak goes undetected. Leak Track is designed to run as a stand-alone system, it can be integrated into your existing SCADA, or both, running in parallel.

Types of software based leak detection or CPM (Computational Pipeline Monitoring)

The basic leak detection methods are:

• Modelling, requires special engineering training to setup and maintain plus extensive and highly calibrated field instrumentation. Initial setup will require detailed pipeline physical and topographical information. The user may need to periodically recalibrate the model as the pipeline ages.
• Statistical, can take a significant time to "learn" how a pipeline operates. If a pipeline is changed, the software will take time to relearn what is normal operation.
• Deviation, includes mass balance/line pack, flow deviation, pressure wave analysis and other monitored data. Deviation generally allows for slower telemetry and less than perfect data with minimal degradation of performance. This is a good choice for existing pipelines, especially pipelines that may have less instrumentation than required by the other methods.

Other mechanical leak detection methods are buried cables or clamp-on equipment. The clamp-on equipment generally has a limited range or reverts back to a form of deviation monitoring.

All three methods look for change in the pipeline parameters. The difference is how they process the data to determine a leak.

About Leak Track 2000

Leak Track 2000 (LT2000) is an economical, simple, reliable and accurate pipeline leak detection system for transmission pipelines based on deviation methodology. Unlike simpler leak detection technologies LT2000 is very good at handling transient conditions. LT2000 is a good choice for existing pipeline / SCADA systems because of it's simple interfaces. LT2000 does not require a degree in hydraulic engineering to set up or require a full-time staff to maintain. LT2000's intuitive interface means operators can start using the system immediately without extensive training.

User Interface

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LT2000 comes with an easy to use HTML interface. All web pages are automatically generated by LT2000 eliminating the need for special skills for maintenance. The web based interface allows users access to leak detection and production data from any authorized workstation.

Users have access to pipeline data in an easy to understand form along with pipeline integrity and leak information. Important events such as a batch interface or scrapper (pig) arrival times are displayed. In addition to normal pipeline data, historical information (alarms, events, leaks, operator actions) is recorded.

Leak Track Features

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Leak Track 2000 consists of a fast and reliable leak detection method along with many standard features to help operate your pipeline.

• Leak alarm analyzer - analyzes the entire state of the pipeline, generally eliminating false alarms.
• Rapid leak detection and location - leaks are rapidly detected and determined.
• Transient processing - non-stop processing even during pipeline upsets.
• Batch and pig tracking - track location and arrival time for batches and pig/scrappers.
• Batch scheduling - queue for pending batches.
• Real-time training simulator - mix real-time data with training simulation data.
• High Accuracy Location - If your telemetry supports it, using our Modbus interface, leak locations can be localized to within about 100 meters.

SCADA Interface

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LT2000 uses a simple, easy to understand, non-proprietary data interface allowing SCADA systems to quickly interface with Leak Track 2000. The data can be generated directly by the SCADA software or with an alternative application.

Need the data back in your SCADA system? All data is available for import back into your SCADA system. LT2000 operator functions (displays, entering data, etc.) can also be directly managed by the SCADA system allowing for a fully integrated leak detection system.

Stand-alone Operation

Using the PLC interface, LT2000 can be used as a stand-alone pipeline leak detection system. As a stand-alone system, it does not require a SCADA platform yet still provides all Leak Track 2000 features. This includes fast and accurate leak detection, leak location, batch and pig tracking, batch scheduling and the real-time training simulator.

Free 30 Day Web-based Demonstration

We are so sure that LT2000 will meet or exceed your needs, Auspex offers a 30 day test drive of Leak Track 2000 for a single pipeline. Of course there is always a catch, you have to supply the data and the server is in our office.

If interested, fill out the contact form and ask for a test drive.