PIPELINE MONITORING

Fiber-Optic Protection System

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 AP Sensing: AP Sensing is your solution provider for your pipeline monitoring needs.
Your trusted partner for We provide global sales and service through a network of local offices and
highly qualified partners.
Pipeline Protection
AP Sensing was founded on the heritage of HP/Agilent Technologies and we
still share much of the testing and component manufacturing facilities to
ensure that the quality and reliability of our equipment exceeds the expecta-
tion of our customers.

The heart of our pipeline monitoring solution is GUARDIAN – an integrated

fusion of sensing hardware, detection algorithms plus presentation and in-
terface software. AP Sensing experts work together with you to select the
right combination of GUARDIAN technologies to fit your requirements. You
can trust that your valuable assets remain safe and secure.

Multiple technologies combine to provide multiple benefits – such as leak

detection, flow assurance and third party protection – while minimizing
false alarms and maximizing probability of detection.

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 Our expertise: Modern pipeline management needs to ensure pipeline integrity,
The perfect fit for you immediate leakage detection and risk mitigation. AP Sensing’s Fiber-optic advantages
GUARDIAN solution provides the capabilities to monitor the entire
downstream process 24/7. Accurate measurements not com-
promised by corrosive atmospheres
or EMI
Detection of even pin-hole leaks is now possible with GUARDIAN
which can deliver alarms within seconds and also locate the event to Real-time data acquisition along
within a few meters of true position. the entire passive optical sensor
cable
Third party interference (TPI) is also detected, events can be identi- Long measurement reach, virtually
fied and classified in real time to raise an alarm only if the event is a maintenance-free for decades
threat to your infrastructure.
Easily installed in difficult access
Process control of active heating pipelines will ensure flow assur- areas
ance while optimizing energy usage. Instruments can be located in a
remote control room for safety
compliance

Extreme operating temperature

ranges
Industrial Plant Ease of integration with existing site
Pipeline Monitoring
monitoring solutions
Jetty Pipelines
Applications
Above-Ground Pipelines
Heat-Tracing Pipelines
Pipelines for gas products such as
natural gas, ammonia, and CO2

Pipelines for liquids such as crude

oil, refined products, and brine

Pipelines for products that need to

be heated, such as sulfur and heavy
oil
Buried Pipelines & TPI
Perimeter Security (Third Party Interference)
Cryogenic pipelines for transporting
LNG, LPG, or ammonia

Multi-phase pipelines

Buried pipelines to guard against

accidental damage
 The GUARDIAN Distributed fiber-optic sensing is rapidly becoming the detection method of “The SIL-2 (Safety Integrity Level)
solution choice for pipeline protection and leak detection. rating that AP Sensing has achieved
on its DTS gives us the confidence
The use of complementary technologies provides a broader range of benefits that their solution is going to work as
and a reduction in the likelihood of false alarms and optimizes the probability planned, day in and day out, in high-
of detection. Both are critical features of any monitoring solution. risk environments. Our LNG terminal
operators sleep better at night know-
Leaks or security events are located rapidly and with precise accuracy even ing that our assets are protected and
along pipelines of hundreds of kilometers length. security standards are met.”

Third party threats to a pipeline – either accidental or intentional – are detect- Dr. Stephan Grosswig, GESO
ed using AP Sensing’s Distributed Vibration System (DVS), and leak detection
is achieved using a combination of our unique DVS and our class leading Dis-
tributed Temperature System (DTS).

Sensor cables ideally suited

to pipeline applications

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 How GUARDIAN AP Sensing’s GUARDIAN solution is based on a suite of sensing
delivers technologies that converts a standard optical fiber cable into a con- Instrument features
tinuous multi-parameter sensor.
Inherently safe in case of fiber break
Based on your requirements, Guardian’s technologies offer: Wide range of industry standard
communication protocols
Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), which is used to identify
thermal anomalies, such as the cooling effect of an escaping gas, or DTS:
to manage an active heating process in, for example, a sulfur pipe- ATEX certification down to Zone 0
line. SIL-2 assessed by TÜV-recognized
consultants
Distributed Vibration Sensing (DVS), which detects energies asso-
ciated with pipeline leaks or defined third party activities, whether Highest reliability throughout the
accidental or intentional – such as digging close to the pipeline. entire operating temperature range

DVS:
Information from various sensors are presented and intelligently Highest Frequency Range – ultra-
combined using SmartVision. More knowledge means more predic- sonic up to 500 kHz
tive power and improved analysis.
Constant sensitivity over entire
sensing range

Low power requirements

Low communications bandwidth

Pressure (bar)

Temperature (°C)

P/T graph for CO2: Determining physical Finite element modeling tool for
state of transported materials leak-detection simulation
 Automatic alarming and SmartVision turns data into knowledge and takes the guesswork out of data “Knowing the technology and market,
ease of integration analysis. it is evident to me that AP Sensing is
the forerunner in distributed optical
It integrates monitoring data from multiple devices like DTS, DVS, CCTV cam- sensing. Their solutions reflect a com-
eras and other sensors, stores it in a central database, and makes it available bination of experience and creativity.
for analysis and reporting, by multiple users and from multiple locations. It Experience comes from their HP/
provides a schematic asset visualization for easy orientation and instant sta- Agilent heritage, the leader in test and
tus of all configured instruments. measurement equipment, with de-
cades of experience in developing and
Its powerful alarm algorithms keep operators informed of all alarm conditions manufacturing extremely reliable and
with a clear, intuitive graphical user interface. SmartVision can also interface high quality products. The creativity
directly with operators’ SCADA platform. comes from their passion and commit-
ment to solving real customer
problems.”

David Orr, Protex Systems

SmartVision features

Integrated management solution

Asset visualization for complete

plant overview 24/7

Reporting and analysis capabilities

Alarm management

Central database

Easy integration into control and

management systems

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 Your complete AP Sensing is your long-term partner for pipeline monitoring.
solution provider Why choose AP Sensing?
We understand your challenges and we provide the best solution for
your application. GUARDIAN fits your pipeline safety demands and Unique combination of “best in class”
monitoring technologies
protects your assets, your products, and the environment.
Best DTS measurement performance
AP Sensing provides a complete turn-key package that includes: due to unique code-correlation tech-
system design, built around proven components; customized soft- nology
ware function and graphics as required; project management and en-
Patented receiver design ensures no
gineering; installation and commissioning plus through-life support. drift over time and no recalibration

Our international project teams consist of multi-disciplined, highly Longest DTS product life (MTBF is
skilled and passionate engineers and field support teams who combine 33 years)
their experience and expertise to deliver on our commitments.
Ultrasonic DVS to alarm on high fre-
quency events such as pin-hole sized
leaks

Constant vibration sensitivity and

performance over the entire sensing
range

The market’s most complete set of

test reports and certifications

Simulation modeling

Complete project solution

Commissioning and through-life

support

A worldwide network of regional part-

ners and experts
 Our mission is to ensure Drawing on our HP/Agilent heritage in optical tests, we have estab-
your success lished ourselves as the leading solution provider for distributed
optical sensing.

We remain committed to delivering well-designed, comprehensive

solutions to our customers.

We have worldwide offices with highly qualified and motivated

employees, and a network of expert regional partners.

With the industry’s most complete set of tests and certifications,

AP Sensing helps you comply to all relevant security standards,
and ensures environmental and employee safety.

Contact us for more information!

info@apsensing.com
www.apsensing.com

Product specification and descriptions in this document subject to change without

notice and are not binding to AP Sensing.
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