Distributed fiber optic system for oil pipeline leakage detection

R. Paranjape; N. Liu; C. Rumple; Elmer H. Hara

doi:10.1117/12.474336

17 February 2003 Distributed fiber optic system for oil pipeline leakage detection

R. Paranjape, N. Liu, C. Rumple, Elmer H. Hara

Proceedings Volume 4833, Applications of Photonic Technology 5; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474336
Event: Applications of Photonic Technology 5, 2002, Quebec City, Canada

Abstract

We present a novel approach for the detection of leakage in oil pipelines using methods of fiber optic distributed sensors, a presence-of-oil based actuator, and Optical Time Domain Reflectometry (OTDR). While the basic concepts of our approach are well understood, the integration of the components into a complete system is a real world engineering design problem. Our focus has been on the development of the actuator design and testing using installed dark fiber. Initial results are promising, however environmental studies into the long term effects of exposure to the environment are still pending.

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R. Paranjape, N. Liu, C. Rumple, and Elmer H. Hara "Distributed fiber optic system for oil pipeline leakage detection", Proc. SPIE 4833, Applications of Photonic Technology 5, (17 February 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.474336

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