METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO INTERFEROMETRIC SYSTEM DATA

    公开(公告)号:WO2019018947A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:PCT/CA2018/050920

    申请日:2018-07-27

    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing access to interferometric system data stored in a data repository. A query that includes a data parameter identifier is received. The data repository is accessed and the interferometric system data is stored in the data repository using a data structure that has one or more data parameter arrays and one or more corresponding data group members. Each data group member includes one or more data arrays each associated with a data parameter in the corresponding data parameter array. Using the data parameter identifier, one or more target data parameters are determined from among the one or more data parameter arrays. One or more target data arrays that correspond to the one or more target data parameters are determined from among the one or more data arrays. The interferometric system data, which is in the one or more target data arrays, is extracted.

    METHOD OF ESTIMATING FLOWRATE IN A PIPELINE
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF ESTIMATING FLOWRATE IN A PIPELINE 审中-公开
    估计管道内流量的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2017214729A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-21

    申请号:PCT/CA2017/050732

    申请日:2017-06-14

    Abstract: There is provided a method of estimating flowrate in a pipeline based on acoustic behaviour of the pipe. First acoustic data is measured from the pipeline. A flowrate of the fluid in the pipeline is then estimated. The estimation is based on the first acoustic data and based on a correlation established between second acoustic data and corresponding flowrate data from an experimental pipeline. The correlation is established by a machine learning process (which may include the use of an artificial neural network, such as an autoencoder). The second acoustic data and corresponding flowrate data are used as inputs to the machine learning process.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于管道的声学行为来估计管道中的流量的方法。 第一个声学数据是从管道中测量的。 然后估计管道中流体的流量。 该估计基于第一声学数据并且基于第二声学数据与来自实验管线的对应流量数据之间建立的相关性。 相关性通过机器学习过程建立(可能包括使用人工神经网络,如自动编码器)。 第二个声学数据和相应的流量数据被用作机器学习过程的输入。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE DISTANCE TO AN ACOUSTICALLY REFLECTIVE OBJECT IN A CONDUIT
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING THE DISTANCE TO AN ACOUSTICALLY REFLECTIVE OBJECT IN A CONDUIT 审中-公开
    用于确定交流中的声学反射对象的距离的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2017031578A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:PCT/CA2016/050983

    申请日:2016-08-22

    CPC classification number: F17D3/01 G01H9/008 G01S7/521 G01S7/536 G01S15/08

    Abstract: Methods and systems for estimating a distance between an acoustic sensor and an acoustic reflector in a conduit are disclosed. One such method includes using the acoustic sensor to measure a combined acoustic signal that comprises an originating acoustic signal propagating along the conduit and an echo signal. The echo signal is generated by the originating acoustic signal reflecting off the acoustic reflector after propagating past the acoustic sensor. A frequency domain representation of the combined acoustic signal is determined and the echo signal is identified by identifying in the frequency domain representation periodic oscillations having a peak-to-peak difference between 0.75Hz and 1500Hz. The distance between the acoustic sensor and the acoustic reflector is determined from the velocity of the echo signal and a time required for the echo signal to propagate between the acoustic sensor and the acoustic reflector.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于估计导管中的声学传感器和声学反射器之间的距离的方法和系统。 一种这样的方法包括使用声传感器来测量包括沿着导管传播的始发声信号和回波信号的组合声信号。 回波信号是在通过声学传感器传播之后由声反射器反射的始发声信号产生的。 确定组合声信号的频域表示,并通过在频域中识别具有在0.75Hz和1500Hz之间的峰 - 峰差的周期性振荡来识别回波信号。 声传感器和声反射器之间的距离由回波信号的速度和回声信号在声传感器和声反射器之间传播所需的时间确定。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING A PIPELINE INSPECTION GAUGE

    公开(公告)号:WO2022032379A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-17

    申请号:PCT/CA2021/051099

    申请日:2021-08-06

    Abstract: There is described a method of determining a position of a pipeline inspection gauge (PIG) in a fluid conduit. While the PIG is moving through the fluid conduit, one or more sensors positioned along the fluid conduit are used to detect one or more signals. Parameter data is extracted from the detected one or more signals. The parameter data includes one or more parameters of the detected one or more signals as a function of time and position along the fluid conduit. PIG movement data indicative of a position of the PIG in the fluid conduit as a function of time is generated using the parameter data.

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING EVENTS IN A CONDUIT

    公开(公告)号:WO2020113322A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:PCT/CA2019/051731

    申请日:2019-12-02

    Abstract: There are described methods, systems, and computer-readable media for detecting events in a conduit. Multiple lengths of optical fiber positioned alongside a conduit are used to detect a signal. For each length of optical fiber, interferometric data is obtained from the detected signal. The interferometric data obtained for one length of optical fiber is compared to the interferometric data obtained for one or more other lengths of optical fiber. Based on the comparison, it is determined whether the signal originated from the conduit.

    A CLAMP AND A METHOD OF CLAMPING
    6.
    发明申请
    A CLAMP AND A METHOD OF CLAMPING 审中-公开
    夹钳和夹紧方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2016205957A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-29

    申请号:PCT/CA2016/050752

    申请日:2016-06-27

    CPC classification number: F16B2/06 F16L3/06 F17D5/00 G01B9/02 G01B11/18 G02B6/46

    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a clamp for clamping optical fiber to a tube, the clamp comprising a body portion coupled at one end to a first arm and at an opposing end to a second arm, the clamp having a resilient portion to permit the clamp to elastically deform from a closed state in which the clamp is fastened around the tube to an open state in which the clamp is radially moveable off the tube, wherein application of a force separating the first and second arms biases the resilient portion and transitions the clamp from the closed state to the open state, and wherein the resilient portion returns the clamp from the open state to the closed state when the force is removed, at least one of the body portion, the first arm and the second arm having a clamping surface to clamp a portion of the optical fiber against the tube when the clamp is fastened around the tube, and a clamping mechanism operable to extend at least part of the clamping surface towards the tube when the clamp is secured to the tube to increase a clamping force applied by the clamping surface. Various other embodiments provide a method of clamping optical fiber to a tube.

    Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了用于将光纤夹持到管的夹具,该夹具包括主体部分,该主体部分在一端连接到第一臂并且在与第二臂相对的端部处,该夹具具有弹性部分,以允许夹具弹性变形 从闭合状态,其中夹具围绕管固定到打开状态,其中夹具可径向移动离开管,其中施加分离第一和第二臂的力偏压弹性部分并使夹具从封闭状态转移 状态到打开状态,并且其中当力被去除时,弹性部分将夹具从打开状态返回到关闭状态,主体部分,第一臂和第二臂中的至少一个具有夹紧表面 当夹具紧固在管周围时,光纤抵靠管的部分,以及夹紧机构,当夹具被固定时可操作以将夹紧表面的至少一部分延伸到管 以增加由夹紧表面施加的夹紧力。 各种其他实施例提供了将光纤夹持到管的方法。

    METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING OPTICAL FIBER INTERFEROMETRY
    7.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING OPTICAL FIBER INTERFEROMETRY 审中-公开
    使用光纤干涉仪的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2016183677A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-24

    申请号:PCT/CA2016/050560

    申请日:2016-05-19

    Abstract: Described are methods and systems using optical fiber interferometry to sense interference causing events in a region of interest and differentiate between a strain event and a thermal event. Other methods and systems relate to the use of optical fiber interferometry for determining temperature offset in a region of interest and using the determined temperature offset for determining temperature in the region of interest.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用光纤干涉测量来感测引起感兴趣区域中的事件的干扰并区分应变事件和热事件的方法和系统。 其他方法和系统涉及使用光纤干涉测量法来确定感兴趣区域中的温度偏移并且使用确定的温度偏移来确定感兴趣区域中的温度。

    SOUND BAFFLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ACOUSTIC SIGNALS
    8.
    发明申请
    SOUND BAFFLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING ACOUSTIC SIGNALS 审中-公开
    声音设备和用于检测声音信号的系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2015089658A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-25

    申请号:PCT/CA2014/051213

    申请日:2014-12-15

    CPC classification number: E21B47/101 E21B41/00 G10K11/002

    Abstract: A sound baffle device for use with an acoustic sensor deployed in a housing by a deployment line is disclosed. The sound baffle device comprises a radially extending baffle plate and an affixing mechanism for affixing the baffle plate to the deployment line. The baffle plate is configured to reduce acoustic transmission between a first zone of the housing on one side of the baffle plate and a second zone of the housing on an opposite side of the baffle plate. A system for detecting acoustic signals in a zone of interest in a housing is also disclosed. The system comprises an acoustic sensor positioned in the zone of interest and one or more than one sound baffle positioned between the zone of interest and a first zone of the housing. The sound baffle is configured to reduce acoustic transmission from the first zone to the zone of interest. The sound baffle provides some level of acoustic isolation between two zones on either side of the baffle plate thereby aiding detection and identification of acoustic signals in the zone of interest by reducing transmission of acoustic signals from the first zone to the zone of interest.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过部署线路部署在壳体中的声学传感器使用的隔音装置。 隔音装置包括径向延伸的挡板和用于将挡板固定到展开线的固定机构。 所述挡板被构造成减小所述挡板的一侧上的所述壳体的第一区域与所述挡板相对侧上的所述壳体的第二区域之间的声传播。 还公开了一种用于检测壳体中感兴趣区域中的声信号的系统。 该系统包括位于感兴趣区域中的声学传感器和位于感兴趣区域和壳体的第一区域之间的一个或多个声音挡板。 声音挡板被配置为减少从第一区域到感兴趣区域的声学传播。 隔音板在挡板两侧的两个区域之间提供一定程度的声学隔离,从而通过减少从第一区域到感兴趣区域的声信号的传输来帮助检测和识别感兴趣区域中的声信号。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING EVENTS IN A CONDUIT

    公开(公告)号:WO2020113321A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:PCT/CA2019/051729

    申请日:2019-12-02

    Abstract: There are described methods, systems, and computer-readable media for detecting events in a conduit. A first length of optical fiber, positioned alongside the conduit, is interrogated to obtain interferometric data from the first length of optical fiber. A second length of optical fiber, positioned alongside the conduit, is interrogated to obtain interferometric data from the second length of optical fiber. The interferometric data obtained from the first length of optical fiber is compared with the interferometric data obtained with the second length of optical fiber. Based on the comparison, whether an event has occurred in the conduit is determined.

    A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING A LEAK IN A PIPELINE, AND AN OUTLET FOR COUPLING A CONDUIT TO A PIPELINE
    10.
    发明申请
    A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING A LEAK IN A PIPELINE, AND AN OUTLET FOR COUPLING A CONDUIT TO A PIPELINE 审中-公开
    用于模拟管道中的泄漏的方法和系统以及用于将管道联接到管道的出口

    公开(公告)号:WO2017075712A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-11

    申请号:PCT/CA2016/051283

    申请日:2016-11-03

    CPC classification number: G01M3/2815

    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a method of simulating a leak in a pipeline. The method includes: receiving a fluid stream from a fluid supply; and outputting the received fluid stream through an outlet such that the received fluid stream hits an outer surface of the pipeline at a location opposite the outlet such that a vibration is caused in the pipeline. Some other embodiments provide a corresponding system for simulating a leak in a pipeline, and a corresponding outlet for coupling a conduit to a pipeline.

    Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了模拟管线中的泄漏的方法。 该方法包括:从流体供应接收流体流; 以及通过出口输出所接收的流体流,使得所接收的流体流在与出口相对的位置撞击管道的外表面,使得在管道中引起振动。 一些其他实施例提供了用于模拟管道中的泄漏的对应系统以及用于将管道连接到管道的对应的出口。

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