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  2. Leak detection - Wikipedia

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    A leak changes the hydraulics of the pipeline, and therefore changes the pressure or flow readings after some time. Local monitoring of pressure or flow at only one point can therefore provide simple leak detection. As it is done locally it requires in principle no telemetry. It is only useful in steady-state conditions, however, and its ...

  3. Hydrostatic test - Wikipedia

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    A leak will give a similar result to permanent set, but will be detectable by holding the volume in the pressurised vessel by closing the inlet valve for a period before depressurising, as the pressure will drop steadily during this period if there is a leak. In most cases a permanent set that exceeds the specified maximum will indicate failure.

  4. List of abbreviations in oil and gas exploration and production

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    AOF – absolute open flow; AOFP – absolute open-flow potential; AOI – area of interest; AOL – arrive on location; AOR – additional oil recovery; AP – alkali-polymer; APD – application for permit to drill; API – American Petroleum Institute: organization which sets unit standards in the oil and gas industry °API – degrees API ...

  5. Tank leak detection - Wikipedia

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    Tank leak detection is implemented to alert the operator to a suspected release from any part of a storage tank system, what enables to prevent from soil contamination and loss of product. In many countries regulated UST are required to have an approved leak detection method so that leaks are discovered quickly and the release is stopped in time.

  6. Valve malfunction cause of ammonia leak at Weis plant - AOL

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    Oct. 5—SUNBURY — A malfunctioning valve caused an ammonia leak Saturday night at the Weis Markets ice cream and dairy plant in the city. Company spokesman Dennis Curtin said the part of the ...

  7. The Foul Flirting Method of Male Ring-Tailed Lemurs - AOL

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    Although there are more than 100 species of lemurs, the ring-tailed lemur is arguably the most well-known thanks to King Julien in the hit children’s film Madagascar. His need to “move it ...

  8. US 2025 Recession Odds Plummet: Good News Or Warning Sign? - AOL

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    The third quarter of 2024 saw an annualized GDP growth of 3.1%, revised up from 2.8%. This marked the strongest quarterly performance of the year. Personal spending increased at its fastest pace ...

  9. Electrical fault - Wikipedia

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    An asymmetric or unbalanced fault does not affect each of the phases equally. Common types of asymmetric fault, and their causes: line-to-line fault - a short circuit between lines, caused by ionization of air, or when lines come into physical contact, for example due to a broken insulator.