Measuring the Source of AC Induced Corrosion
Helping Corrosion Engineers Understand AC Interference
Pipeline operators face the growing challenge of protecting their assets and personnel from the risks of AC interference.
Accurate power flow data from overhead lines is an essential input to produce high quality AC models and protection system designs. This data can be difficult to obtain and doesn’t provide a complete picture of the AC power flow dynamics.
“The accuracy of AC interference studies and the effectiveness of the resulting mitigation program design are directly related to the timeliness and quality of the input data. We incorporated PACT data in our IRIS and V-PIMS AC modeling system and see this as a valuable and additional method for validating the effectiveness of existing AC mitigation and monitoring the on-going AC corrosion and safety risks.”
– Christophe Baeté
Manager of Corrosion Engineering at Elsyca
PACT Monitoring Services
PACT Monitoring Provides:
- Better AC Interference modeling with optimized system design
- Continuous inputs to pipeline integrity management software platforms monitoring for changes in line loading over time
- Enhancements to existing sensors with the knowledge of the “right time” to take a coupon reading, correlating high loading events with corrosion data to understand the true threat
- Turnkey solution with remote data collection and web access, eliminating the need for field visits
PACT Features
Ground- based, non-contact remote monitors. No specialized installation equipment required.
Turnkey Service Includes:
- Patented AC power flow monitor
- Installation on Pipeline RoW
- Full hardware warranty and software license
- Secure web data portal
- Data integration with leading corrosion modeling solutions
Data Provided
AC Power Line Flows
- Current (Amps)
- Real Power (MW)
- Reactive Power (Mvar)
- Apparent Power (MVA)
Magnetic Field Strength
- 3 Axis (X, Y, Z)
Electric Field Strength
Phase Order Information
PACT Data Portal
Features:
- Cloud platform to access data from any device, anywhere
- Dashboard view offers a snapshot of all information
- Interactive map makes it easy to navigate between sites
- Configurable alerts for notification
- Export information in .CSV format
PACT Solutions
Request a custom consultation today to evaluate how LineVision PACT® services can increase the accuracy of your AC interference studies, reduce cost and increase effectiveness of mitigation systems, and enhance field crew safety.