Pipelines are susceptible to a range of threats - from accidental or deliberate digging to illegal tapping and tampering. Operators require a solution that detects Third Party Interference (TPI) before the pipeline is breached or damaged. Real-time, accurate location information is also critical to inform the dispatch of security and maintenance staff to prevent pipeline damage and theft.
FFT’s pipeline protection solution detects and locates intrusions and TPI anywhere along thousands of kilometres of buried pipeline, in real-time, before actual damage occurs. FFT utilises a fibre optic cable (new or existing) installed above the pipeline as the sensor, detecting and pinpointing the exact intrusion location. FFT’s industry leading advanced signal processing minimises nuisance alarms, without compromising the sensitivity of the system.
