Start-up & commissioning for pipeline management
Service support during the initiation of projects and implementation in the field
- Consultancy during the implementation of projects
- On-site commissioning services
- Assurance of smooth and continuous operation in the field
- Training of staff before system implementation
Overview
Implementing a pipeline project can be complex and expensive, and requires consistency and expertise throughout, from the initial kick-off meeting to the final commissioning. Professional consultancy input from an experienced partner is highly valuable. Based on over 30 years of experience in pipeline management and leak detection projects KROHNE offers design, start-up & commissioning services to guarantee smooth and continuous operation in the field. We take over responsibility for the whole project lifecycle: from planning through to final commissioning.
KROHNE offers a wide range of services to make a trouble-free implementation possible. Project management is performed according to ISO 9001 during all phases of the project including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Integrated Factory Acceptance Tests (IFAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Performance Acceptance Tests (PAT). Our expert engineers ensure that communication between all systems from the field to the control room are set up correctly and take care of the installation and wiring of the hardware equipment.
With the increasing complexity of pipeline systems, in-depth training and involvement of operations, engineering and maintenance personnel becomes a crucial factor in reliable and safe pipeline management. KROHNE offers a variety of formal training, from the basic introduction of leak detection principles to pre-familiarisation and configuration training. This enables operators to build their own team for pipeline management and enables them to proceed with any system changes independently.
Features & Options
Product features and options depend on device configuration: Contact us to make sure that your preferred functionality can be combined in one device.
- Project management (acc. To ISO 9001)
- Kick-off meetings
- Inspection of instrumentation and communication from the field to the control room
- FAT, IFAT, SAT, PAT
- Documentation from basic engineering to detailed design documents
- Installation and wiring of hardware equipment
- Operator, engineer and maintenance training and workshops
Related solutions
Maximum sensitivity and reliability for any pipeline
- Multi-method leak detection combining hydraulic modelling, pattern recognition, AI optimisation and real-time sensor data
- Highly sensitive leak detection & localisation, including small and hidden leaks
- Proven fastest alarming performance, even during transient conditions
- Robust operation under all pipeline scenarios: steady state, transient, start-up, shutdown, standstill and shut-in
- Compliance with international regulations, including API 1130, API 1175, TRFL, CSA Z662 and industry standards from Shell, DOW, Saudi Aramco and others
Rapid identification and precise localisation of illegal tapping
- Real-time detection of illegal tapping and unauthorised product removal
- Precise localisation using wavelet-based pattern recognition and MAPVIEW visualisation
- Fast alarming within minutes, even for small withdrawal volumes
- Works under all pipeline states: steady-state, transient, shutdown, no-flow
- Integration with Google Maps™ and Google Earth™ for rapid field response
Immediate rupture detection for maximum safety
- Instant detection of pipeline ruptures with automatic emergency shutdown
- Rupture Pattern Recognition for robust, high-confidence event identification
- Local PLC execution for immediate reaction, independent of network delays or communication outages
- Self-learning configuration for fast commissioning and adaptation to local conditions
- Flexible architecture: standalone or integrated into the complete PipePatrol NEO ecosystem
Proactive hydraulic forecasting for safer, more reliable pipeline operation
- Real-time hydraulic look ahead using a fully dynamic digital twin
- Early warning of upcoming pressure violations, supply shortages or operational instabilities
- Scenario simulation (“what-if analysis”) for evaluating corrective actions and optimisation steps
- Supports throughput optimisation, demand forecasting and safe operational planning
- Suitable for gas pipelines (natural gas, chemical gases, hydrogen, CO₂, etc.) and complex pipeline networks
Full transparency and control for multi product pipeline operations
- Real-time tracking of batch head and tail positions for clear product boundaries
- Accurate batch and interface identification for enhanced operational control
- Precise estimated time of arrival (ETA) calculation for each batch reaching its destination
- Slop and pure volume calculation to maximise product yield and avoid product contamination
- Integration with field instrumentation (e.g. density meters, ultrasonic flowmeters) for improved prediction accuracy
Highly sensitive verification of pipeline integrity
- For pipelines and airport hydrant systems
- Advanced physical modelling combined with automated computerised evaluation
- Short test durations and small thresholds (e.g. 0.02 l /m³ / hr) in line with EI 1540 6th edition
- Single pressure testing using the actual product, reducing time and infrastructure requirements
- Full compliance with TRFL, VDTÜV Bulletin 1051, EI 1540, EI 1560 and JIG 2
- Automatic generation of regulatory test reports
Continuous analysis of load cycles and design pressure violations
- Continuous monitoring of load cycles and identification of design pressure violations
- Automatic evaluation of pressure data based on DIN 45667 and TRFL requirements
- Real time visualisation of stress events, cycles and system heartbeat
- Supports predictive maintenance and long-term integrity assessment
- Ideal for regulated environments and high-consequence infrastructure
Related services
From operation and design of pipelines, through to certification
- Design of safe and reliable pipeline systems
- Consultancy during the whole project lifecycle by experienced pipeline management experts
- Support in the selection of the right technology and instrumentation
- Support of certification according to legal requirements
Optimisation to operating conditions and achieving full performance
- Calibration of pipeline protection and monitoring systems
- Adjustments according to the application requirements to increase sensitivity and enable the accurate identification of pipeline incidents
- System validation according to effectiveness and certification