Technology / LDS – Leak Detection System

LDS -Leak Detection System

The purpose of the Leak Detection System is to quickly alert the control center about the occurrence of a leak, thus mitigating environmental and financial impacts that may affect organizational reputation. The system uses data parameters measured by existing sensors within the system (Pressure, Flow, Density, etc.)

BRASS
Expertise

BRASS has set the bar for leak detection in the fluid transport industry. The extensive experience gained over the last 20 years and the fine tuning of its technology are recognized in the market.

Direct Benefits

Sets a high level of confidence in the safe operation of the mine Plant.
Fast and reliable leak detection and location determination.
Intangible gains with the company’s image in the market.
In addition to leak detection, the system can function as a simulator, which can be used by operators for training.

Exclusive Technology

The BRASS Leak Detection System is based on an in-house developed program designed to operate continuously and uninterrupted. The program communicates leak alarms to the main control system (DCS) through an OPC server.

Leak detection methods

  • Simulation of pressure transients (actual vs calculated variable).
  • Analysis of pressure points, when the fluid transport system has anomalies.

Leak detection system performance

Sensitivity: Detection time vs detected flow
Reliability: Number of expected false alarms
Accuracy: Regarding gauging and pinpointing the exact location of the leak.

Our leak detection system has been implemented in various mining companies around the world

We are a company with extensive experience in pipeline integrity projects, reducing the likelihood of system failures through internal inspection and predictive maintenance systems.

Response time in test

PIPELINES UP TO ≈ 8 KM / ACCURACY <300 METERS

5 minutes

PIPELINES ≈ 150 KM / ACCURACY <600 METERS

5 minutes

LDS Additional Functions

DETECTION OF ANOMALOUS OPERATIONS
DIAGNOSIS OF MAINTENANCE COMPONENTS
DATABASE WITH OPERATIONAL HISTORY
CLOGGING DETECTION
PIPELINE HYDRAULIC SIMULATOR
BATCH CONTROL
(SLURRY BATCH TRACKING)
PIG TRACKING
REMOTE INTEGRITY MONITORING
HYDRAULIC CONSULTANCY

LDS Actual Case Study

Experience (May 22, 2022)

Concentrate Transport – 120km pipeline

High Pressure Concentrate Pipeline – from the Andes mountain to the coastal Port.

Leak alarm was set off at 03:45 hours
Indicated location of leakage: Km post 38 – 39;

The pipeline has 3 installed LDS from different suppliers: The only system that issued an alarm was the BRASS LDS, within just 4 minutes.

As a consequence BRASS is supporting normalization of the operation and investigation of the cause of alarm.

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