Published February 2021, Pg. 22-25

Section: Oil and gas preparing and transportation

UOT: 621.644.8

DOI: 10.37474/0365-8554/2021-2-22-25

New method for detection of methane escape from the main pipelines

R.A. Eminov Cand. in Tech. Sc. - Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry

M.M. Ismaylov - Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry

Total methane content in the atmosphere has increased for two times during last two hundred years. Since 1900s, the annual rate of growth for methane dramatically increased. The sources of methane emissions to the air are their storage reservoirs, different oil-gas refineries, main pipelines and their transport facilities as well.

A new method for detection of methane escape from the main pipelines has been developed and the order of its realization shown. Mathematic algorithm of the method is presented and the calculation formula for optical thickness of methane over the track obtained. Obtained formula allows diagnosing the escapes in gas pipelines distantly. Block-scheme of operation algorithm of the realization of offered method has been developed as well.

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