Leak Detection

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

Overview

PipePatrol NEO Leak Detection delivers the most sensitive and reliable internal leak detection available today. Based on KROHNE’s next-generation AI-enhanced multi-method approach, it integrates physics-based modelling, statistical pattern recognition, and real-time measurements into a single intelligent solution. The system detects even small, hidden or intentional leaks at unprecedented speed and accuracy—under all operating conditions and without generating false alarms.
Designed for demanding applications and regulatory environments, PipePatrol NEO meets global standards and has proven its superior performance in real-world pipeline operations.

PipePatrol NEO Leak Detection sets a new benchmark for pipeline safety through its AI-enhanced multi-method architecture. The system continuously learns from operational data, automatically improving sensitivity and stability over time. It identifies leak signatures with exceptional precision, enabling operators to detect, localise, and react within minutes to seconds—even where conventional systems fail. Combined with the lowest false alarm rates and proven performance across industries, PipePatrol NEO ensures full operator confidence and maximum asset safety.

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Industry-leading detection speed: detects a leak within 30 seconds on a 31 km pipeline with ±0.6% location accuracy
Up to 4× faster alarming with improved reliability compared to traditional leak detection systems
Detects and localises leaks that other systems miss, including small or intentional releases
Minimal false alarm rate thanks to AI-supported optimisation and advanced pattern recognition
Supports any fluid and any pipeline operation, from liquids and gases to multiphase conditions
Integrates seamlessly with instrumentation, SCADA/DCS environments and or comes as a turnkey solution
Verified long-term performance stability: PipePatrol NEO improves over time instead of degrading

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Leak Detection

Maximum sensitivity and reliability for any pipeline

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