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FIGURE 7 INDIVIDUAL PIPELINE INTEGRITY MAP

processing is carried out occur prior to its introduction.
Visualisation is the software module operational managers to understand
that provides screen views of insights The real time monitoring parameters pipeline life expectancy at any given
needed by different users available from this system are: moment in time.
Identity management portal identifies Pressure Ease of using surplus fibres in the
the user and views that they need Temperature bundle for general purpose
Neural networks can be used and Stress/strain communications either at the outset
have advantages over the conventional External vibrations (e.g., interference) or in the future
type of statistical processing with such Leak detection (internal and external) Reduced risk of HSE incidents due to
methods as linear regression. These can Location identification of issues decrease in manpower requirements
also be fed into a neural network Automated construction process with
system which, once trained, offers a These monitoring parameters give rise 100 per cent traceability and
more robust approach. to the following leak prevention benefits: automated quality control data
Visualisation dashboards can be Continuous prediction/updating collection
configured to specific pipeline and based on algorithms of healthy pipe Potential to halve the cost of pipeline
operator needs so that the optimum Proactive inspection and maintenance construction
insights are presented for the role of as required, rather than time-based as Improved logistics for larger diameter
the viewer. This can also be integrated is done currently pipelines above eight inch diameter
with other sources such as existing Analysis done by exception A more flexible pipe structure better
SCADA systems. Fatigue life prediction in real time able to follow terrain without bend
Individual pipelines can be portrayed, based on the above inputs stations
and sections colour coded with the risk Reduced carbon footprint and reduced
level to aid appropriate planned responses. Conclusions overall environmental impact
A new pipeline system has been
Leak prevention strategy developed and tested with hydrogen gas Sustainable Pipeline Systems (SPS)
Our strategy for leak prevention is to that incorporates spiral wound optical provides solutions for the mobile
first identify every potential failure fibre as an intrinsic part of the pipe wall construction of onshore pipelines for oil
mode of a pipeline and then develop structure and offers several advantages gas, CO and water. For more information
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the healthy pipe profile that would to pipeline operators: visit www.sustainable-pipelines.com
enable the early stages of any of these Intrinsic compatibility with hydrogen
events to be monitored automatically gas at high pressures
before they reach the level at which Real time digital integrity monitoring Acknowledgements
failure would occur. with an instant alert system against SPS would like to acknowledge the contribution of
This is a well-established process identified threats to reduce National Grid Gas Transmission for sponsoring the
hydrogen gas trials, Optasense Ltd for supplying
for deep water production platforms inspection costs the trial data analysis equipment, Dashboard for
in the North Sea and elsewhere and Reduce risk of leakage with genuinely developing front end visualisation and DNV GL at
Spadeadam for setting up and conducting the pipe and
was successful in eliminating preventative and proactive approach flow loop tests. SPS would also like to acknowledge
funding from Research and Innovation UK.
structural failure events that did Ability for pipeline engineers and

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