Computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) leak detection for liquid pipelines.
Computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) leak detection for liquid pipelines.
Computational pipeline monitoring (CPM) leak detection for liquid pipelines.
VBx combines compensated volume balance, statistical detection, and transient filtering to identify small leaks reliably under real operating conditions.
VBx combines compensated volume balance, statistical detection, and transient filtering to identify small leaks reliably under real operating conditions.
VBx combines compensated volume balance, statistical detection, and transient filtering to identify small leaks reliably under real operating conditions.
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Here’s how VBx works.
Here’s how VBx works.
Here’s how VBx works.
VBx applies CPM through a layered detection framework, with each layer working together to move from raw SCADA data to actionable leak insights.
VBx applies CPM through a layered detection framework, with each layer working together to move from raw SCADA data to actionable leak insights.
VBx applies CPM through a layered detection framework, with each layer working together to move from raw SCADA data to actionable leak insights.
Foundational — data acquisition
This layer establishes a reliable data foundation from existing pipeline instrumentation.
3-4 weeks
Time-synchronized flow and pressure measurements from SCADA
Native timestamps and raw signal values preserved for analysis
Supports variable data quality and non-steady-state operation
Foundational — data acquisition
Foundational — data acquisition
This layer establishes a reliable data foundation from existing pipeline instrumentation.
3-4 weeks
Time-synchronized flow and pressure measurements from SCADA
Native timestamps and raw signal values preserved for analysis
Supports variable data quality and non-steady-state operation
Foundational — data acquisition
Foundational — data acquisition
This layer establishes a reliable data foundation from existing pipeline instrumentation.
3-4 weeks
Time-synchronized flow and pressure measurements from SCADA
Native timestamps and raw signal values preserved for analysis
Supports variable data quality and non-steady-state operation
Foundational — data acquisition
Conditioning — preparing data for detection
Before detection logic is applied, raw data is conditioned to improve reliability and consistency.
3-4 weeks
Applies temperature, density, and fluid property corrections to normalize measurements
Stabilizes raw signals using short-interval integration and bias correction
Produces normalized inputs suitable for consistent statistical evaluation
Conditioning — preparing data for detection
Conditioning — preparing data for detection
Before detection logic is applied, raw data is conditioned to improve reliability and consistency.
3-4 weeks
Applies temperature, density, and fluid property corrections to normalize measurements
Stabilizes raw signals using short-interval integration and bias correction
Produces normalized inputs suitable for consistent statistical evaluation
Conditioning — preparing data for detection
Conditioning — preparing data for detection
Before detection logic is applied, raw data is conditioned to improve reliability and consistency.
3-4 weeks
Applies temperature, density, and fluid property corrections to normalize measurements
Stabilizes raw signals using short-interval integration and bias correction
Produces normalized inputs suitable for consistent statistical evaluation
Conditioning — preparing data for detection
Interpretation — leak detection and localization
The interpretation layer applies multiple detection models to conditioned pipeline data. These models operate together to identify sustained leak behavior while remaining stable during normal operational changes.
3-4 weeks
A. Compensated volume balance
Establishes a normalized mass imbalance using inflow and outflow data while accounting for operational effects and measurement uncertainty.
B. Statistical evidence accumulation (SPRT)
Applies a Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) to accumulate evidence over time, enabling detection below raw meter accuracy.
C. Multi-rate detection filters
Uses parallel detection rates to respond quickly to larger leaks while maintaining sensitivity to small, sustained losses.
D. Transient-aware detection logic
Identifies operational transients and temporarily de-weights their influence to reduce false alarms without sacrificing sensitivity.
E. Leak detection confirmation and alerting
Escalates confidence from indicator to alarm and issues alerts only after confirmation thresholds are met.
F. Leak localization
On point-to-point pipelines with flow measurement, VBx can estimate the most likely leak location once detection is confirmed.
Interpretation — leak detection and localization
Interpretation — leak detection and localization
The interpretation layer applies multiple detection models to conditioned pipeline data. These models operate together to identify sustained leak behavior while remaining stable during normal operational changes.
3-4 weeks
A. Compensated volume balance
Establishes a normalized mass imbalance using inflow and outflow data while accounting for operational effects and measurement uncertainty.
B. Statistical evidence accumulation (SPRT)
Applies a Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) to accumulate evidence over time, enabling detection below raw meter accuracy.
C. Multi-rate detection filters
Uses parallel detection rates to respond quickly to larger leaks while maintaining sensitivity to small, sustained losses.
D. Transient-aware detection logic
Identifies operational transients and temporarily de-weights their influence to reduce false alarms without sacrificing sensitivity.
E. Leak detection confirmation and alerting
Escalates confidence from indicator to alarm and issues alerts only after confirmation thresholds are met.
F. Leak localization
On point-to-point pipelines with flow measurement, VBx can estimate the most likely leak location once detection is confirmed.
Interpretation — leak detection and localization
Interpretation — leak detection and localization
The interpretation layer applies multiple detection models to conditioned pipeline data. These models operate together to identify sustained leak behavior while remaining stable during normal operational changes.
3-4 weeks
A. Compensated volume balance
Establishes a normalized mass imbalance using inflow and outflow data while accounting for operational effects and measurement uncertainty.
B. Statistical evidence accumulation (SPRT)
Applies a Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) to accumulate evidence over time, enabling detection below raw meter accuracy.
C. Multi-rate detection filters
Uses parallel detection rates to respond quickly to larger leaks while maintaining sensitivity to small, sustained losses.
D. Transient-aware detection logic
Identifies operational transients and temporarily de-weights their influence to reduce false alarms without sacrificing sensitivity.
E. Leak detection confirmation and alerting
Escalates confidence from indicator to alarm and issues alerts only after confirmation thresholds are met.
F. Leak localization
On point-to-point pipelines with flow measurement, VBx can estimate the most likely leak location once detection is confirmed.
Interpretation — leak detection and localization
Executive — expert oversight and adaptive intelligence
The executive layer provides higher-level interpretation and adaptive intelligence on top of the core CPM detection logic, helping operators identify leaks earlier.
3-4 weeks
Machine-assisted early warning (flow-only)
Analyzes conditioned flow data to provide early warning and dynamically sharpen sensitivity ahead of confirmed alarms.
Pressure-only detection substitution
Applies statistical detection directly to pressure data when flow measurements are unavailable or unreliable.
Operator-focused decision support
Presents results in a clear, consistent format to support confident validation and response across pipeline configurations.
Executive — expert oversight and adaptive intelligence
Executive — expert oversight and adaptive intelligence
The executive layer provides higher-level interpretation and adaptive intelligence on top of the core CPM detection logic, helping operators identify leaks earlier.
3-4 weeks
Machine-assisted early warning (flow-only)
Analyzes conditioned flow data to provide early warning and dynamically sharpen sensitivity ahead of confirmed alarms.
Pressure-only detection substitution
Applies statistical detection directly to pressure data when flow measurements are unavailable or unreliable.
Operator-focused decision support
Presents results in a clear, consistent format to support confident validation and response across pipeline configurations.
Executive — expert oversight and adaptive intelligence
Executive — expert oversight and adaptive intelligence
The executive layer provides higher-level interpretation and adaptive intelligence on top of the core CPM detection logic, helping operators identify leaks earlier.
3-4 weeks
Machine-assisted early warning (flow-only)
Analyzes conditioned flow data to provide early warning and dynamically sharpen sensitivity ahead of confirmed alarms.
Pressure-only detection substitution
Applies statistical detection directly to pressure data when flow measurements are unavailable or unreliable.
Operator-focused decision support
Presents results in a clear, consistent format to support confident validation and response across pipeline configurations.
Executive — expert oversight and adaptive intelligence
Optimal applications for VBx.
Optimal applications for VBx.
Optimal applications for VBx.
VBx is designed for liquid pipeline systems operating under real-world conditions, including varying levels of instrumentation, dynamic operations, and mixed asset portfolios.
VBx is designed for liquid pipeline systems operating under real-world conditions, including varying levels of instrumentation, dynamic operations, and mixed asset portfolios.
VBx is designed for liquid pipeline systems operating under real-world conditions, including varying levels of instrumentation, dynamic operations, and mixed asset portfolios.
Point-to-point and flow-only pipelines
Single-inlet, single-outlet pipelines with flow measurement
Supports high-sensitivity leak detection with flow-based leak localization
3-4 weeks
Point-to-point and flow-only pipelines
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Point-to-point and flow-only pipelines
Single-inlet, single-outlet pipelines with flow measurement
Supports high-sensitivity leak detection with flow-based leak localization
3-4 weeks
Point-to-point and flow-only pipelines
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Point-to-point and flow-only pipelines
Single-inlet, single-outlet pipelines with flow measurement
Supports high-sensitivity leak detection with flow-based leak localization
3-4 weeks
Point-to-point and flow-only pipelines
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Pressure-only pipelines
Pipelines with pressure instrumentation but limited or unreliable flow measurement
Enables statistical leak detection where volume balance methods are not feasible
3-4 weeks
Pressure-only pipelines
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Pressure-only pipelines
Pipelines with pressure instrumentation but limited or unreliable flow measurement
Enables statistical leak detection where volume balance methods are not feasible
3-4 weeks
Pressure-only pipelines
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Pressure-only pipelines
Pipelines with pressure instrumentation but limited or unreliable flow measurement
Enables statistical leak detection where volume balance methods are not feasible
3-4 weeks
Pressure-only pipelines
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Complex pipeline networks
Multi-node gathering systems and produced-water networks with changing flow distributions
Maintains stable detection performance as operating conditions evolve
3-4 weeks
Complex pipeline networks
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Complex pipeline networks
Multi-node gathering systems and produced-water networks with changing flow distributions
Maintains stable detection performance as operating conditions evolve
3-4 weeks
Complex pipeline networks
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Complex pipeline networks
Multi-node gathering systems and produced-water networks with changing flow distributions
Maintains stable detection performance as operating conditions evolve
3-4 weeks
Complex pipeline networks
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Pipelines with frequent transients
Assets subject to pump cycling, batching, setpoint changes, or variable operations
Transient-aware logic reduces false alarms without sacrificing sensitivity
3-4 weeks
Pipelines with frequent transients
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Pipelines with frequent transients
Assets subject to pump cycling, batching, setpoint changes, or variable operations
Transient-aware logic reduces false alarms without sacrificing sensitivity
3-4 weeks
Pipelines with frequent transients
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Pipelines with frequent transients
Assets subject to pump cycling, batching, setpoint changes, or variable operations
Transient-aware logic reduces false alarms without sacrificing sensitivity
3-4 weeks
Pipelines with frequent transients
04
Assets requiring regulator-ready detection
Pipelines operating under PHMSA, API RP 1130 / API RP 1175 and CSA Z662 Annex E expectations
Provides defensible detection logic aligned with audit and compliance requirements
3-4 weeks
Assets requiring regulator-ready detection
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Assets requiring regulator-ready detection
Pipelines operating under PHMSA, API RP 1130 / API RP 1175 and CSA Z662 Annex E expectations
Provides defensible detection logic aligned with audit and compliance requirements
3-4 weeks
Assets requiring regulator-ready detection
05
Assets requiring regulator-ready detection
Pipelines operating under PHMSA, API RP 1130 / API RP 1175 and CSA Z662 Annex E expectations
Provides defensible detection logic aligned with audit and compliance requirements
3-4 weeks
Assets requiring regulator-ready detection
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Want to see how VBx would perform on your pipelines?
Book a discovery call to review your pipeline configuration, instrumentation, and operating conditions, and determine where VBx is the right fit across your assets.
Want to see how VBx would perform on your pipelines?
Book a discovery call to review your pipeline configuration, instrumentation, and operating conditions, and determine where VBx is the right fit across your assets.
Want to see how VBx would perform on your pipelines?
Book a discovery call to review your pipeline configuration, instrumentation, and operating conditions, and determine where VBx is the right fit across your assets.