Open AccessState of the Art of Ultrasonic Liquid Flow Measurement and it’s Impact on Automated Leak Detection in Pipelines
Author(s) -
Michael L. Smulski
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
volume 3: coal, biomass and alternative fuels; combustion and fuels; oil and gas applications; cycle innovations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.1115/92-gt-426
Subject(s) - pipeline transport , ultrasonic flow meter , ultrasonic sensor , flow measurement , leak , pipeline (software) , metre , turbine , leak detection , flow (mathematics) , ultrasonic testing , acoustics , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering , mechanics , physics , environmental engineering , astronomy
The state of the art of ultrasonic liquid flow measurement has improved greatly in the past decade to where this technology exhibits accuracy equivalent to turbine meter systems, while retaining several advantages over turbine meters. Testing of a four path non-intrusive meter used for leak detection on the Trans–Alaska Pipeline is discussed. Performance is detailed, and future applications for ultrasonic flow measurement technology are reviewed.
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