This paper reviews techniques for leak detection monitoring on subsea pipelines. Five established leak detection techniques and one emerging technique are reviewed. In each case the area of applicability of the technique is considered.

The capacity of each technique to identify the location of the leak is also considered.

Keywords:
acoustic emission, pipeline, pipeline operation, pipeline integrity, leak, pipe section, spe 2304, upstream oil & gas, application, sensor
Subjects:
Well & Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoring, Pipelines, Flowlines and Risers, Production logging
Copyright 1991, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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