A PIPELINE LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
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Abstract
The invention generally relates to a pipeline leak detection system. The system, comprising at least one fluid collection member adapted to be placed adjacent a pipeline and adapted to receive fluid leaking from the pipeline; a flexible cover covering at feast part of the pipeline and the at least one fluid collection member; and a fluid detector in fluid communication with the at least one fluid collection member.
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70 Claims
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49. A pipeline leak detection system comprising:
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at least one fluid collection member adapted to be placed externally of and adjacent to a pipeline and adapted to receive fluid leaking from the pipeline; a flexible cover covering at least part of the pipeline and the at least one fluid collection member; and a fluid detector in fluid communication with the at least one fluid collection member. - View Dependent Claims (50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67)
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68. A method of installing a pipeline leak detection system, comprising the steps of:
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providing at least one fluid collection member externally of and adjacent to a pipeline such that the at least one fluid collection member can receive fluid leaking from the pipeline; fluidly connecting the at least one fluid collection member to a fluid detector; and covering at least part of the pipeline and the at least one fluid collection member with a flexible cover. - View Dependent Claims (69)
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70. A pipeline leak detection system comprising:
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a pipeline for transmitting fluid; at least one fluid collection member located externally of and adjacent to the pipeline and adapted to receive fluid leaking from the pipeline; a flexible cover covering at least part of the pipeline and the at least one fluid collection member; and a fluid detector in fluid communication with the at least one fluid collection member.
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