Mintchev, Martin P.Valentin de Oliveira, Thiago2018-01-182018-01-182018-01-03Oliveira, T. V. (2018). Leakage Prevention and Detection in Pipelines Utilizing a Wireless Information and Communication Network (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/106269Major environmental concerns have arisen due to a series of pipeline leakage incidents. Several systems have been proposed to identify and locate leakages; however, incidents still persist and pipeline acceptance from the public has become compromised. In order to address the need for early leakage detection, as well as leakage prevention, a novel pipeline system is proposed. This concept builds on the already existing pipe-in-pipe design, by segmenting the pipeline system with segmentation rings and embedding a wireless network in the annular airgap between the two pipe layers. Presence of fluid in the case of a leakage causes degradation of the wireless network. The leak is detected in real time by an external central unit connected to the wireless network, as demonstrated with a 6'8'' experimental pipeline setup. An analysis of the US pipeline system is provided, along with a cost estimate of implementing such technology.enUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.LeakagePipelineDetectionPreventionWirelessEngineering--Electronics and Electricalmaster thesis10.11575/PRISM/5350