MoIncreasing The Efficiency of the Systems of Overhead Oil Pipelines Equipped with Electric Heating

Abstract

Nowadays, there are several technical solutions for remote monitoring of the parameters of pipelines in thermal insulation. The analysis of such solutions is presented in the article. The authors proposed an algorithm for calculating the pressure drop in a stopped pipeline, suitable for determining leaks. The value of the algorithm increase due to the possibility of its use for calculating the parameters of hydrotesting in conditions of significant temperature differences. This implies the possibility of integrating the obtained relationships into parametric leak detection systems. The article also considers different proposals for increasing the efficiency of using pipelines equipped with SKIN systems. The authors proposed a diagnostic robotic device capable of overcoming complex sections of SKIN systems, as well as monitoring the system along its entire length.