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Using Sensor Technology to Monitor and Report Vandalized Pipelines

Authors:
Mohammed Yusuf Agetegba
Pascal Lorenz

Keywords: Pipelines; Motes; Wireless; Sound; Acoustic

Abstract:
Pipelines transporting gasoline, diesel, crude, and natural gas are periodically subjected to acts of vandalism and sabotage in Nigeria. Unfortunately, vandalized pipelines are not quickly detected; leading to major environmental degradation, and in case of gasoline, to explosion and attendant loss of lives and properties. Since it is nearly impossible for security operatives to monitor large sections of Nigerian national pipelines, it becomes imperative to propose smart solutions which allow monitoring of pipelines using wireless sensors. This paper proposes the use of wireless sensors to monitor acoustics, vibrations and lights emanating from or around targeted pipelines. Sound detection process automatically triggers verification, which involves turning on the sensor to detect pipeline vibration. A night-time mode allows the sensor to equally scan for bright lights which may connote a pipeline on fire. The paper strives to lay a solid foundation for full deployment of actual motes. We propose the use of linear clustering to ensure energy conservation.

Pages: 1 to 6

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2016

Publication date: August 21, 2016

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2326-9286

ISBN: 978-1-61208-503-6

Location: Rome, Italy

Dates: from August 21, 2016 to August 25, 2016