Confirmation of containment also allows the pipeline owner to confirm ILI results in between ILI’s by ensuring none of the identified defects have become 100% through the wall.
The sensitivity of SmartBallTM’s acoustic sensor complements existing leak detection systems which cannot detect smaller leaks; SmartBallTM is typically 1,000 times as sensitive as these systems and can detect product losses as small as 110 ml per minute. The use of the SmartBallTM system allows operators to reduce the likelihood that a leak will go unnoticed over time.
AE has performed numerous SmartBallTM inspection for their hydrocarbon and water clients for leak detection and found several leaks!
