VBx is designed to detect small, developing leaks, typically down to ~0.5% of flow, even when meter uncertainty is higher than the leak size. This is achieved through statistical evidence accumulation rather than fixed thresholds, allowing VBx to identify sustained loss patterns that traditional line balance systems miss or detect too late.

On point-to-point pipelines with suitable instrumentation, VBx can typically localize a confirmed leak to within 1–2 miles (2–3 km). Localization accuracy depends on pipeline length, meter placement, data quality, and operating conditions, and is intended to narrow response and inspection scope, not replace field verification.

VBx is flexible by design and can operate with: Flow-only data; Pressure-only data; Combined flow and pressure data. The system adapts its detection logic to the available instrumentation, making it suitable for both well- instrumented pipelines and assets with limited or imperfect data.

VBx is built for non-steady-state operation. Transient-aware filtering and specialized reliability modes allow the system to remain stable during pump cycling, startups, shutdowns, and batching. Reducing false alarms while maintaining sensitivity to real leaks.

VBx performance depends on the quality and placement of available instrumentation. While it can operate with limited data, very sparse or unreliable measurements may affect detection speed or localization resolution. During discovery, Pipewise reviews instrumentation, operations, and data quality to set realistic performance expectations and determine whether VBx alone, or a complementary method, is the best fit.