Electrotechnical complex for autonomous power supply of oil leakage detection systems and stop valves drive control systems for pipelines in arctic region

Abstract

The article is dedicated to the important task of detection and elimination of liquid hydrocarbon leak in oil pipelines. The technological, regulatory and geographical aspects of the use of existing oil leakage detection systems (LDSs) and pipeline stop valves drive control systems are considered. The authors have proposed a new solution for autonomous power supply of oil LDS and stop valve drive control systems for pipelines located in inaccessible areas. The proposed autonomous power supply complex is based on thermoelectric generation units. The composition and parametric sufficiency of the autonomous complex is substantiated. The authors have developed the laboratory test bench, which verified the technical characteristics of the complex. The authors have substantiated the possibility of various designs for application of such complexes in existing pipelines.