Method for leak detection in a pipeline system and a measuring well for use in a pipeline system in the method for leak detection

摘要

PCT No. PCT/DE79/00117 Sec. 371 Date May 6, 1980 Sec. 102(e) Date May 6, 1980 PCT Filed Sep. 25, 1979 PCT Pub. No. WO80/00746 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 17, 1980.A method and apparatus for the detection of leaks in an interconnected pipeline system are disclosed. The method involves recording flow characteristics over a specific, short time period, e.g., one-half hour daily, at control stations distributed throughout the network. By arranging the control stations in this manner, subnetworks are defined and the existence of leaks therein determined in accordance with deviations in measurements which facilitate localization procedures for the leaks. The apparatus is a well for use at the control stations immovably fixed in the network and accessible from the outside.