Pipeline Monitoring System Market
Pipelines are flow lines that carry fluids which may be in a liquid or gaseous state . At times , they are laid in harsh and hazardous conditions and areas ; hence , fostering a need for accurate pipeline monitoring systems to detect leakages , damages and other pipeline failures , which may lead to serious ecological and economic consequences . For example , a small water pipeline bursting or leaking is a small scale problem and will not affect the environment and ground water reservoir largely . However , if a crude oil or natural gas or chemical pipeline gets damaged and leaks , it may lead to severe ecological consequences .
Sometimes , the working conditions of the pipeline itself can induce damage or additional wear . Such pipelines need to be closely monitored from the data collection center or control room for exact pressure and temperature conditions inside the pipeline , to ensure effective operation of the whole plant . Pipelines are susceptible to internal and external corrosion , cracking , manufacturing flaws and third party damages . Thus , it has become crucial to closely monitor and control hazardous fluid carrying pipelines with pipeline monitoring systems to effectively and safely operate a plant . In order to sustain safe operation of a pipeline , remote , real-time and continuous assessment and monitoring of the pipelines is necessary . There are various underground and underwater pipelines being laid around the globe ; hence , pipeline monitoring systems have become essential in the rapidly industrializing world .
In pipeline inspection and monitoring , the foremost objective is to locate and identify the exact damage area , followed by formulating an accurate solution ; so maintenance personnel can take effective corrective action . Damaged pipelines , if not serviced on time , can create several operational problems , which will amount to a heavier cost eventually . An operation known as pigging is employed to remove
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