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K9 OIL & GAS PIPELINE

LEAK DETECTION

CYNOLOGICAL SECURITY DEPARTMENT JV PPC

Poltava, Ukraine, November 2016

JV PPC, 2016Author: Sergey Karpenko 2

Why Pipeline Operators Need Dogs

Pipelines can become susceptible to damage as they age, and any impairment can cause a leak. Many pipeline operators rely on online systems to alert them of leaks, but the technology can’t detect more than 1 percent of pipeline flow. It becomes very expensive when pipeline operators have to add complimentary detection methods in addition to the online systems, and even with those complimentary methods, Oil and Gas Technology said dogs are probably still more reliable in detecting leaks.

JV PPC, 2016Author: Sergey Karpenko 3

One of the advantages of using detection dogs for oil and gas leaks is their capability of smelling even parts per billion in comparison with the detection of parts per million using the most state-of-the-art equipment,” Guido Van Baelen, chief operation officer of The Sniffer’s dog division, told Oil & Gas Technology. In addition to being more reliable, dogs are also more efficient. Bill Allen, founder of OutWest Canine Consulting, explained to LPGas that if oil and gas companies don’t use dogs, their only choice is to excavate or expose the pipe after a pipeline fails a pressure test. The Canadian Energy Pipeline Association said that because dogs are so quick to detect leaks, they can help pipeline operators act quicker to prevent hazardous substances from seeping into nearby farms or bodies of water.

JV PPC, 2016 4Author: Sergey Karpenko

London-based energy company Penspen, in association with Newcastle University in the U.K., began researching dogs’ reliability in pipeline leak detection in 2007. In one study, Blitzen, a black Labrador retriever, proved his ability to tell the difference between multiple types of hydrocarbons. In another, a German longhaired pointer named Wallace was able to sniff out leaks as small as 5mL buried up to 800 mm. Wallace had an 86 percent success rate in detecting leaks. Penspen’s research also determined that dogs can be taught to distinguish between as many as 10 different odors.

Just How Good Are They?


Now there are even pipeline leak detection companies that use dogs as their primary investigative method, including Pipe Dogs Inc. and K9 Pipeline Leak Detection LLC. According to the latter’s website, its dogs can work in temperatures ranging from 32 to 95 degrees. They also participate in an intensive 6-week training program. Both companies use at least two dogs for every job. Damage Prevention Professional declared that an ideal method for pipeline leak detection is utilizing a dog’s sense of smell in conjunction with current mapping technologies. Human’s best friend is proving to be an invaluable asset and potential life saver.

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The canine olfactory system consists of soft tissue, bones, nerves, and parts of the brain. The soft tissue and bony structures make up the cavities into which odor particles flow. These cavities are lined with scent receptor cells which connect to olfactory nerves that connect with the olfactory lobe of the dog's brain. Dogs have large folds of mucous membranes inside their nose containing more than 200 million scent receptors compared to smaller areas of mucous membranes containing about 4 million in humans. Their olfactory bulbs are also about 4 times larger than ours. Their noses are also uniquely designed to draw air samples through — They can even smell a few parts per billion, where the most sophisticated equipment can only measure parts per Million.

HOW THE DOG NOSE WORKS

more than 200 million scent

receptors

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USA

Canada

Belgium

Ukraine

Worldwide leading companies in the sphere of oil and gas pipelines leak

detection with sniffer dogs, with which we have come into the contact.


Country:BelgiumIndustriezone DriehoekPoeierstraat 14, 2490 BalenTel.: +32 (0) 14 31 88 88E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.the-sniffers.be

LEAK DETECTION WITH TÜV-CERTIFIED DOGS

Using our TÜV-certified sniffing dogs for leak detection has unique advantages.The 2 main reasons for incidents and disruption of continuous supply remain excavation damage to the pipeline and corrosion of the steel pipes. The goal of this industry remains zero leakage. The main challenges of hydrocarbon leak detection in the pipelines come from the underground installation and the long distances involved.Detecting leaks at an early stage is thus crucial to guarantee both the quality and the continuity of your pipeline infrastructure.The Sniffers is helping its customers in addition to the full spectrum of possible detection services with our own TÜV-certified dogs for gas and oil leaks, illegal pipeline tapping and the detection of electrical short circuits.Almost all underground pipelines are accessible for our sniffing dogs; a dog’s mobility brings its nose above pipelines in rural areas, through woods, crossing mountains and through fields with dense vegetation. Many measuring instruments cannot be used in these circumstances at an acceptable pace.We rely on 25 years of experience in leak detection to detect the smallest leaks but also gas or oil treated water.

THE SNIFFERS

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http://www.the-sniffers.be/


K9 Pipeline Leak Detection staff members have been involved in the training of dogs for over 45 years. From Law Enforcement to civilian K9 training our staff members are considered experts in the industry on odor recognition with canines. Our continued success in the oil and gas industry in regards to the exact location of leaks in existing buried pipeline is proof of our continued commitment to meeting our clients needs.

Country: USACity: Sorrento, FloridaEmail:[email protected]: www.canineoilpipelineservices.comParis Nicholson III,President

K-9 Pipeline Training AcademyK-9 Pipeline Leak Detection

K9 PIPELINE LEAK DETECTION LLC


Richard Eckles is President and Founder of Pipe Dogs Inc., an oil & gas pipeline leak detection company. He is a retired U.S. Navy veteran. His experience was as a Military Working Dog explosive/narcotic detector dog handler, trainer, and kennel master. Knowing first hand the dogs’ exceptional detection capabilities, he saw a great chance to bring those capabilities to the oil & gas industry. Richard knows that a dog’s ability to detect parts per billion/trillion (PPB/PPT) make dogs a great choice for leak detection.

PIPELINE LEAK DETECTION SERVICE DOGS

Country: USA55 Owl WayBozeman, MT 59718Tel.: 844-747-3364E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.pipedogs.com



http://www.pipedogs.com/


Country: CanadaCity: RPO Bridlewood SWCalgary, Alberta T2Y 4T9Phone: (403) 616-1356Email: [email protected]:www.detectordogservices.comRon Mistafa, Owner

Detector Dog Services International Ltd.

DDSI employs specially trained dogs that are able to detect actual leaks to an accuracy of less than half a metre. Unlike mechanical devices, the pipeline leak detection success rate of healthy, properly trained DDSI dogs is 100%.DDSI dogs are much more versatile. A single dog can be trained to detect thousands of relevant substances.A DDSI dog is a lot more portable and has its own built-in locomotion system.DDSI can be on the job in a shorter period of time at a much lower cost.DDSI services are not only more accurate, they're a lot more cost-effective.The bottom line: DDSI can save you a tremendous amount of time and money compared to using leak-detection equipment.


Loss of pressure in the pipeline

Suspicion of an illegal tap

The pipeline was checked every day by

guards on horses, with no result

Check of 200 Km pipeline in Georgia for

illegal taps

Duration project - 2 weeks with 2 teams

(trainer + dog)

Perfectly hidden illegal

tap

After searching

CASE EXAMPLEDETECTION OF ILLEGAL TAPS IN

GEORGIA


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