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Farys needed a reliable solution for real-time pipeline monitoring to manage a high-risk 6 km water pipeline in Brussels, Belgium. Fluves and Vigotec provided the DALI system, which uses advanced fiber optic technology to detect and locate leaks and intrusions.
- Challenge: Farys needed an effective real-time monitoring system for a 6 km water pipeline in Brussels, which had a high risk of leaks and was not suitable for traditional inspection methods.
- Solution: Fluves used the DALI system, using fiber optics and Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) to transform the pipeline into a network of sensors, providing real-time detection and localization of leaks and anomalies with 10-meter accuracy.
- Results: The DALI system has been successfully monitoring the pipeline since October 2020, with automatic alerts and precise location mapping for detected issues, supporting Farys' maintenance strategy and optimizing pipeline management.
Challenge
Farys faced the challenge of monitoring a lengthy and high-risk pipeline where traditional methods fell short in real-time leak detection and precise localization.
Solution
Fluves installed the DALI system, integrating fiber optics with Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS). This setup turned the pipeline into a network of thousands of sensors, offering real-time monitoring and accurate detection of leaks and anomalies through a web interface. Machine learning algorithms enhance detection precision to within 10 meters.
Results
Since October 2020, the DALI system has successfully detected leaks and other issues, with automatic email alerts and precise location mapping. The monitoring data supports Farys' maintenance strategy, providing detailed insights for effective pipeline management.
“DALI has a high potential to detect leaks and intrusions in our transport pipeline network in real time and at affordable cost”
Wim Jacobs - Innovation Manager at FARYS
More information
Visit DALI, read the DALI brochure or let’s have a chat via sales@fluves.com.
