METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING FLUID LEAK FLOW RATES USING DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS
    1.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING FLUID LEAK FLOW RATES USING DISTRIBUTED OPTICAL FIBER SENSORS 审中-公开
    使用分布式光纤传感器估算流体泄漏流量的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2009158630A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-30

    申请号:PCT/US2009/048878

    申请日:2009-06-26

    CPC classification number: G01M3/243 G01M3/047

    Abstract: A leak detection system for a structure and method thereof, including a structure having a first barrier to a first fluid and a second barrier to a second fluid, the first barrier and the second barrier defining a space there between; and at least one sensor, placed in the space, and configured to detect presence of the first fluid or the second fluid in the space due to a fluid leak in the first barrier or the second barrier. The fluid leak produces an acoustic emission, the at least one sensor comprises a fiber optic sensor configured to measure one or more characteristics of the acoustic emission, and the system and method are configured to estimate the orifice diameter of the fluid leak based on the measured one or more characteristics, and to calculate a leak rate based on the estimated orifice diameter.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于其结构和方法的泄漏检测系统,包括具有对第一流体的第一屏障和对第二流体的第二屏障的结构,所述第一屏障和第二屏障在其间限定空间; 以及放置在所述空间中的至少一个传感器,并且被配置为由于所述第一屏障或所述第二屏障中的流体泄漏而检测所述空间中的所述第一流体或所述第二流体的存在。 所述流体泄漏产生声发射,所述至少一个传感器包括配置成测量所述声发射的一个或多个特性的光纤传感器,并且所述系统和方法被配置为基于测量到的所述流体泄漏来估计所述流体泄漏的孔口直径 一个或多个特征,并且基于估计的孔直径来计算泄漏率。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNIFORM AND LOCALIZED WALL THICKNESS MEASUREMENT USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS
    3.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNIFORM AND LOCALIZED WALL THICKNESS MEASUREMENT USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS 审中-公开
    使用光纤传感器进行均匀化和局部化厚度测量的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2010106336A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-23

    申请号:PCT/GB2010/000505

    申请日:2010-03-18

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for determining wall thickness of a structure such as a metallic pressurized pipe. The system includes an optical fiber having a plurality of Fiber Bragg Gratings (FBGs), and a mounting for securing the FBGs over discrete portions of the exterior surface of the pipe such that strain in the pressurized pipe wall is transmitted to the FBGs. The system further includes a light source and a light sensor coupled to an end of the optical fiber. The light sensor converts light reflected back from the FBGs into electrical signals that a digital processor converts into strain measurements. The FBGs are mounted around portions of the pipe expected to have significant metal loss as well as portions of the pipe expected to have negligible metal loss. The method includes at least one of comparing relative strains at locations with negligible metal loss to those with significant metal loss to accurately determine the thickness of the wall with metal loss; compensating for temperature effects by considering relative strains at areas of the pipe with and without metal loss; and measuring axial strain on the pipe with one or more of the FBGs to correct for at least one of bending and torsion effects on hoop strain.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定诸如金属加压管的结构的壁厚的系统和方法。 该系统包括具有多个光纤布拉格光栅(FBG)的光纤,以及用于将FBG固定在管的外表面的离散部分上的安装件,使得加压管壁中的应变传递到FBG。 该系统还包括耦合到光纤端部的光源和光传感器。 光传感器将从FBG反射回来的光转换为数字处理器转换为应变测量的电信号。 FBG安装在预期具有显着金属损失的管道周围,并且管道的部分预期具有可忽略的金属损失。 该方法包括将具有可忽略的金属损失的位置处的相对应变与具有显着金属损失的位置进行比较中的至少一个,以精确地确定具有金属损失的壁的厚度; 通过考虑在具有和不具有金属损失的管道的区域处的相对应变来补偿温度影响; 并用一个或多个FBG测量管道上的轴向应变,以校正环箍应变的弯曲和扭转效应中的至少一种。

    OPTICAL FIBER LEAK, RUPTURE AND IMPACT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    5.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL FIBER LEAK, RUPTURE AND IMPACT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    光纤泄漏,破裂和冲击检测系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2009070769A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:PCT/US2008/085042

    申请日:2008-11-26

    CPC classification number: G01M3/047 G01D5/3537

    Abstract: A leak detection system and method, including a structure having a first barrier to a first fluid and a second barrier to a second fluid, the first barrier and the second barrier defining a space therebetween; and at least one sensor, placed in the space, and configured to detect presence of the first fluid or the second fluid in the space due to a leak in the first barrier or the second barrier. The method includes placing the at least one sensor is in the space to detect presence of the first fluid or the second fluid in the space due to a leak in the first barrier or the second barrier; and generating a signal that indicates the presence of the first fluid or the second fluid in the space due to a leak in the first barrier or the second barrier.

    Abstract translation: 一种泄漏检测系统和方法,包括具有对第一流体的第一屏障和对第二流体的第二屏障的结构,所述第一屏障和所述第二屏障在其间限定空间; 以及放置在所述空间中的至少一个传感器,并且被配置为由于所述第一屏障或所述第二屏障中的泄漏而检测所述空间中的所述第一流体或所述第二流体的存在。 所述方法包括将所述至少一个传感器放置在所述空间中以由于所述第一屏障或所述第二屏障中的泄漏而检测所述空间中的所述第一流体或所述第二流体的存在; 以及由于第一屏障或第二屏障中的泄漏而产生指示在空间中存在第一流体或第二流体的信号。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF FLUID INVASION IN AN ANNULAR SPACE OF FLEXIBLE PIPE
    8.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF FLUID INVASION IN AN ANNULAR SPACE OF FLEXIBLE PIPE 审中-公开
    用于检测柔性管道环形空间中流体入侵的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2010118342A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-14

    申请号:PCT/US2010/030568

    申请日:2010-04-09

    CPC classification number: G01M3/002 E21B17/015 G01M3/28

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting fluid invasion of an annular space in a pipe structure. The system includes a thermal element and a temperature sensing element placed in the vicinity of each other in the annular space of the pipe structure. A thermal signal is generated by the thermal element. The temperature sensing element is connected to a monitor that monitors and processes the thermal signal. As the thermal signal changes when conducted through different types of fluids, the invasion of an annular space by seawater that normally contains oil or gas may be reliably detected.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测管道结构中的环形空间的流体侵入的系统和方法。 该系统包括在管结构的环形空间中放置在彼此附近的热元件和温度感测元件。 热信号由热元件产生。 温度感测元件连接到监视和处理热信号的监视器。 当通过不同类型的流体进行热信号变化时,可以可靠地检测到通常含有油或气体的海水侵入环形空间。

    MONITORING OF THE STRUCTURAL CONDITION OF PIPES
    9.
    发明申请
    MONITORING OF THE STRUCTURAL CONDITION OF PIPES 审中-公开
    监测管道结构状况

    公开(公告)号:WO2010010384A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-28

    申请号:PCT/GB2009/050892

    申请日:2009-07-21

    CPC classification number: G01M3/243 F17D5/06

    Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring the structural condition of a pipe is provided which comprises at least one transducer carrying apparatus locatable on the outside of the pipe, the transducer carrying apparatus including at least one transducer located thereon to detect a change in the condition of the pipe,along itslength, the transducer being both a sensor and an actuator,and a signal emitted in the proximity of the transducer being detectable by the transducer, the signal representing a change in the condition of at least one component of the pipe on which the transduceris located, along its length. The invention further provides a method of monitoring the structural condition of a pipe.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于监测管道的结构状态的装置,其包括至少一个位于管道外侧的换能器承载装置,所述换能器承载装置包括位于其上的至少一个换能器,以检测管道状况的变化 传感器既是传感器又是致动器,并且在换能器附近发射的信号可由换能器检测,该信号表示换能器所在管道的至少一个部件的状态的变化, 沿着它的长度。 本发明还提供一种监测管道结构状态的方法。

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