This paper explores the functionality and benefits of an advanced pipeline monitoring utilizing state-of-the-art Computational Pipeline Modelling (CPM), emphasizing its seamless integration with new or existing infrastructure of sensors and transmitters to enhance pipeline monitoring. This will be presented by a real project example.

A leak in pipelines can cause catastrophic damage to the environment, human safety, property, and reputation of a company. Undetected leak can result in substantial financial losses, potentially amounting to millions in revenue. By leveraging on existing sensors and transmitters that is positioned along the pipeline network, a pipeline monitoring system can be deployed to a pipeline that does not have any monitoring system or on top of a basic balancing system, which are often less reliable.   

Unlike traditional leak detection methods that rely solely on sensor data, an advance leak detection system allows for more accurate and reliable detection of leaks, even in situations where sensor data may be incomplete or uncertain, and able to operate in all pipeline conditions, such as pumping, transient or steady-state operations. 

With the same data from the sensors and transmitters, a comprehensive suite of modules for leak, theft and line break detection as well as monitoring of tightness and lifetime stress can be configured for the pipeline to addresses operational, security, environmental and legislative requirements such as API and TRFL. 

In summary, existing sensors and transmitters available on the pipeline can be leveraged seamlessly to facilitate computational pipeline modelling for increased safety, reliability and regulatory compliance in pipelines operations.