| Title | External Leak Detection Body of Knowledge |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 80946 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Stuver, Susan; Moore, Chris |
| Corporate Creator | Gas Technology Institute |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
| Publication Date | 20210129 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | This work will develop a recommended practice (RP) for external based leak detection on natural gas transmission lines. Through extensive interaction with utilities, vendors, and the technical advisory panel, GTI will combine existing data into a current RP that can be adapted to new technologies and methodologies. The developed RP will build on existing RPs and industry guidelines for hazardous liquid and gas pipelines. The RP will increase the safe operation of the U.S. natural gas transmission pipeline network by standardizing practices across operators and increasing the likelihood a leak is found before becoming a safety hazard. The work will be conducted in three phases: 1) information gathering and technology assessment; 2) establish standardized sensor specifications and testing practices; and 3) develop guidelines for a central technology certification organization and the full RP. The final project deliverable will be a publicly available RP that includes at a minimum: descriptions of various leak detection programs, criteria for selecting leak detection methods, instrument detection specifications, guidelines for a technology certification organization, and metrics for measuring effectiveness. |
| Rosap ID | dot:56169 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/56169 |
| TRT Terms | Best practices; Detection and identification; Guidelines; Leak tests; Natural gas pipelines; Sensors; Test procedures |
| General Subjects | Promoting Safety; Enhancing the Environment |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1776520 |
| Contract Number | 693JK31810005 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/80000/80900/80946/GTI_Final_Report_693JK31810005-REM.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |