Pipeline Leak Detection Systems and Data Fusion: A Survey

TL;DR

This survey reviews current pipeline leak detection systems and data fusion methods, comparing their effectiveness and classifications to highlight recent advancements and challenges in pipeline monitoring.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive classification, critical review, and comparison of recent leak detection techniques and data fusion approaches for pipeline monitoring.

Findings

Various LDSs are classified and critically reviewed.

A comparison of leak detection techniques based on specific criteria.

Recent works in data fusion for pipeline monitoring are analyzed.

Abstract

The pipeline leakage problem is a very challenging and critical issue. Solving this problem will save the nation a lot of money, resources and more importantly, it will save the environment. This paper discusses the state-of-the-art of leak detection systems (LDSs) and data fusion approaches that are applicable to pipeline monitoring. A comparison of LDSs is performed based on well-defined criteria. We have classified and critically reviewed these techniques. A thorough analysis and comparison of all the recent works have been provided.