As the preeminent pipeline consultants in the industry, UTSI partners with pipeline operators to enhance and validate their Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM) programs, ensuring total system reliability. Our role in setting industry performance expectations is clear in our work on API 1155, which is foundational to API 1130, CPM for Liquid Pipelines. We also possess a strong understanding of API 1175 compliance frameworks. This commitment to defining best practices supports our unique credibility. This technical authority forms the base of our pipeline leak detection services.

We use high-fidelity simulation and transient analysis to predict and verify theoretical performance against actual operational data, as detailed in documents such as API 1149 (Pipeline Variable Uncertainties).

Our expertise allows us to expertly audit, recommend, and integrate optimal leak detection technologies based on flow characteristics (liquid, gas, multi-phase, slack-line) and operational envelopes. Our comprehensive pipeline system audit and engineering review provides the necessary insight to select and implement solutions that:

• Quantifiably Reduce False Positives: We have helped major crude oil operators reduce false alarms by over 60%. Enhancing operator confidence and minimizing costly, unnecessary shutdowns.
• Guarantee Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to strict rules in all areas
• Mitigate Environmental and Financial Exposure: Identifying small leaks promptly helps prevent major failures.

  Other Areas of Expertise

  Beyond dedicated leak detection, UTSI offers in-depth expertise in the features and functions that underpin pipeline SCADA systems. Our knowledge base covers crucial elements vital to effective pipeline leak detection services and compliance:

  • Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) validation for liquids and gases.
  • Batch tracking, managing interfaces, and transmix blending logic.
  • Rate of Change (ROC) and Survival Time Analysis (STA) setup.

  Our experienced pipeline consultants offer valuable guidance on best practices for system security and compliance. This includes meeting the strict requirements of ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards. Our pipeline system audit provides a high-level overview and suggests practical ways to improve alarm management, set up controllers, and strengthen the overall SCADA environment. We have completed more than 200 SCADA system audits for Fortune 500 energy companies.