Infrared-thermography-based pipeline leak detection systems

Gary J. Weil; Richard J. Graf

doi:10.1117/12.46418

1 March 1991 Infrared-thermography-based pipeline leak detection systems

Gary J. Weil, Richard J. Graf

Proceedings Volume 1467, Thermosense XIII; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46418
Event: Orlando '91, 1991, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Computerized Infrared Thermographic pipeline inspection is now a refined and accurate process having been thoroughly proven to be an accurate, cost effective, and efficient technology during a 10 year development and testing process. The process has been used to test pipelines in chemical plants, water supply systems, steam lines, natural gas pipelines and sewer systems. Its non-contact, nondestructive ability to inspect large areas from above ground with 100% coverage and to locate subsurface leaks as well as the additional capability to locate voids and erosion surrounding pipelines make its testing capabilities unique. This paper will detail the development of computerized infrared thermographic pipeline testing along with case histories illustrating its implementation problems and successes and innovations anticipated for the future.

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Gary J. Weil and Richard J. Graf "Infrared-thermography-based pipeline leak detection systems", Proc. SPIE 1467, Thermosense XIII, (1 March 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46418

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