Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State

This study focused on developing machine learning models to detect leak size and location in transient state conditions. The model was designed for an onshore methane–hydrogen blending gas pipeline in Canada. Base case simulations revealed significant effects on mass flow and pressure due to leaks,...

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Main Authors: Juhyun Kim, Sunlee Han, Daehee Kim, Youngsoo Lee
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/21/5517
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description This study focused on developing machine learning models to detect leak size and location in transient state conditions. The model was designed for an onshore methane–hydrogen blending gas pipeline in Canada. Base case simulations revealed significant effects on mass flow and pressure due to leaks, with the system taking approximately 6 h to reach a steady state from transient conditions. This made it essential to analyze the flow characteristics during the transient state. Trend data from the pipeline’s inlet and outlet were examined, considering the leak size and location. To better represent the data over time, a method was used to create two-dimensional images, which were then fed into a CNN (convolutional neural network) for training. The model’s accuracy was assessed using classification accuracy and a confusion matrix. By refining the data acquisition process and implementing targeted screening procedures, the model’s classification accuracy increased to over 80%. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that machine learning can enable rapid and accurate leak detection in transient state conditions. The findings are expected to complement existing leak detection methods and support operators in making faster, more informed decisions.
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spelling doaj-art-a2c975b35e19441b97d10ed8d50730b62025-08-20T02:13:16ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-11-011721551710.3390/en17215517Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient StateJuhyun Kim0Sunlee Han1Daehee Kim2Youngsoo Lee3Department of Mineral Resource and Energy Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mineral Resource and Energy Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of KoreaKorea CCUS Association, Sejong 30103, Republic of KoreaDepartment of Mineral Resource and Energy Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of KoreaThis study focused on developing machine learning models to detect leak size and location in transient state conditions. The model was designed for an onshore methane–hydrogen blending gas pipeline in Canada. Base case simulations revealed significant effects on mass flow and pressure due to leaks, with the system taking approximately 6 h to reach a steady state from transient conditions. This made it essential to analyze the flow characteristics during the transient state. Trend data from the pipeline’s inlet and outlet were examined, considering the leak size and location. To better represent the data over time, a method was used to create two-dimensional images, which were then fed into a CNN (convolutional neural network) for training. The model’s accuracy was assessed using classification accuracy and a confusion matrix. By refining the data acquisition process and implementing targeted screening procedures, the model’s classification accuracy increased to over 80%. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that machine learning can enable rapid and accurate leak detection in transient state conditions. The findings are expected to complement existing leak detection methods and support operators in making faster, more informed decisions.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/21/5517pipeline flow simulationconvolution neural networkcontinuous wavelet transformleak size detectionleak location detection
spellingShingle Juhyun Kim
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Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State
Energies
pipeline flow simulation
convolution neural network
continuous wavelet transform
leak size detection
leak location detection
title Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State
title_full Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State
title_fullStr Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State
title_full_unstemmed Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State
title_short Gas Pipeline Leak Detection by Integrating Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning Under the Transient State
title_sort gas pipeline leak detection by integrating dynamic modeling and machine learning under the transient state
topic pipeline flow simulation
convolution neural network
continuous wavelet transform
leak size detection
leak location detection
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/21/5517
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