"Internet of Things Detection Technology" Helps Exploit Hazard of Oil and Gas Pipeline
2025-09-25 08:18:50
Recently, the Nanjing Municipal Security Committee announced the findings from the first phase of its inspection on the city's oil and gas long-distance pipelines, industrial pipelines, pressure pipelines, and gas pipelines. A total of 710 critical hidden dangers were identified, including aging pipeline equipment and external threats such as illegal occupation and damage. These issues have become a major concern for public safety. According to an official from the Municipal Safety Supervision Bureau, this year, petrochemical companies will implement Internet of Things (IoT) technology to monitor the real-time status of underground pipelines, making potential hazards more visible and manageable.
During a recent visit, a technician demonstrated how the city’s digital underground construction software can visualize pipeline structures in 3D. The IoT-based detection system is capable of identifying various risks associated with underground oil and gas pipelines. On the screen, the technician showed a detailed computer model of a petrochemical company's underground infrastructure, including pipelines, valves, pumps, and joints. "This image is captured through IoT sensors," the technician explained. "In case of a security risk, we can not only detect oil or air leaks but also determine the size and exact location of any damage."
Most of these underground pipelines operate continuously around the clock. Once IoT sensors are installed, real-time data about the pipeline's condition can be collected and transmitted via fiber-optic and microwave networks to the control room. This allows for continuous visual monitoring regardless of weather conditions. Additionally, GPS and GIS technologies help display the surrounding environment of the pipeline, reducing the chances of accidental damage or cutting adjacent pipelines during emergency repairs.
"Thanks to this IoT detection system, we can accurately locate pipeline leaks," said several executives from petrochemical companies in Nanjing. They have planned to install this system on newly constructed underground pipelines this year, aiming to prevent problems before they occur. The system has already passed testing by the provincial software testing center, according to reports. (Nanjing Daily)
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