Column Separation
Column separation occurs when two-phase flows develop within a liquid pipeline system. This phenomenon poses a significant challenge for Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) systems because its hydraulic behavior can closely resemble that of a real leak.
If a CPM system isn’t modeled to accurately predict column separation, it risks becoming a “cry wolf” system—triggering false leak alarms during column separation events.
The Real Risk?
Pipeline controllers may mistake a genuine leak for column separation, potentially increasing flow through a compromised pipeline instead of isolating the leak.
Key Takeaway
Accurate modeling and clear differentiation between column separation and actual leaks are essential for reliable CPM systems and effective leak detection.
How Can Vanmok Help?
Developed with patented methods, our Columnfinder® can be a valuable tool to address challenges associated with column separation. It can help in training the controllers to efficiently recognize, interpret, implement, and monitor the process.
- Accurate prediction of column separation, which continues to be a problem in the pipeline industry.
- ColumnFinder® can help in leak detection decision making while a pipeline is experiencing column separation.
- Columnfinder™ will augment the existing CPM software as an additional layer of CPM based leak detection.
- At the design and construction stage to address the integrity related issues such as vibration/Cavitation damage
- Management of Pipeline column separation by using the ColumnFinder® as a simulator tool to train pipeline controllers
- Simulation studies on pipelines that are prone to Column separation
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