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What is the Flowstate LDS?

Brings in Your Pipeline Sensor Data

What data is used?

We use real time data from your pipeline – likely the same data you are bringing into your SCADA system. Many of our solutions require only flow rates, but some solutions (such as leak location) will require pressure.

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Applies Algorithms to Detect Anomalies

What methods are used?

The Flowstate LDS offers multiple leak detection methods including statistical volume balance, shut-in (No Flow) and rupture recognition.

We will work with you to determine what is suitable for your line – and we won’t make you buy separate modules to have them.

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Delivers Alarms in a UI or Sends Alarms to SCADA

How does this look?

There are several options to receive & view alarms. The LDS application is built to facilitate alarm diagnosis & alarm management. If you’d rather bring leak detection alarms into a central alarm management system, we can send them to SCADA. Any user can also choose to receive text and email alerts. 

Supported by Monitoring & Alarm Diagnosis Tools

What is included?

The application includes tools to support alarm diagnosis including data trends and detailed alarm information. Supporting tools are also available to provide a deeper dive into operational data.

 

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Leak Detection Methods

Flowstate offers the following leak detection methods, as applicable for your pipeline.

Statistical Volume Balance

A statistical test is used to evaluate pipeline data and determine if conditions look like a leak or not.

Enhanced Line Balance

Monitors an aggregated imbalance over multiple intervals to look for small changes that may be a leak.

No Flow (Shut-In)

Looks for a pressure drop when a line is shut in and not flowing.

Leak Detection Supplements

If suitable for your operations and instrumentation, the following detection supplements will be added to the detection methods provided for your pipeline.

Potential Rupture

Builds on SVB but escalates under conditions that may indicate rupture.

Leak Location

Uses relative pressure response to estimate the location of a leak.

Benefit from Supporting Tools

The Flowstate LDS is loaded with tools designed to help you to not only help you be successful with leak detection, but also provide valuable insights about your operations. 

  • Real-Time Data TrendsNo need to build trends. They built-in and at the ready.
  • Detailed alarm informationAlarms are presented with detailed information to assist in quick diagnosis.
  • Alarm diagnosis dashboardsConduct a deeper dive with Flowstate PipeIntel.
  • Access to Your DataEnjoy easy access to your operational data.
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Options for Data Connection

Flowstate uses real-time operational data from your pipeline. We can bring that data into our system in a variety of ways and install either on the Microsoft’s Azure Cloud or on premises in your network. 

We have worked with a variety of architectures and always adhere to industry requirements and best practices in data integrity and cybersecurity.

  • Accepts various protocols including OPC, OPCUA, MQTTAdditional configurations available for advanced use cases.
  • Integrate data from edge devices or other IIoT.Add sensitivity with augmented data collection
  • SOC 2 CertifiedFlowstate is proud to be SOC 2 compliant, underscoring our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy.

Additional Features

Map Dashboard

Your own kmz or geojson will be used with MS Azure Maps to display a custom map of your system including weather and fire data.

Mobile Alarm Alerts

Receive alarm notifications instantly by email and SMS message. Choose which notifications or reports you want to receive.

Data Historian

The Flowstate LDS Platform includes PostgreSQL database storage of both raw tag data and LDS model output. 

Reporting Features

Create CSV or PDF reports of alarms or system parameters, as well as accounting of system changes, critical instrumentation, and more. 

API RP 1130 Compliance

Built in alignment with API RP 1130 to support your compliance with federal guidance.

Training Options

Ensure your LDS is used effectively. Choose from web-based tutorials or in-person training.

Unlimited Users

We believe you will be more successful in monitoring for leaks if usage is not constrained. We think your whole team should have access to it. 

Access from Anywhere

Cloud-based deployment means you can access your LDS from anywhere.

Benefits of Subscription

Monthly pricing removes prohibitive upfront capex and allows for gradual expansion. 

Abundant Security Provisions

Our expert staff delivers state of the art security aligning with TSA and API standards.

Segment Health Monitoring

Supporting tools built to monitor the ongoing, post-delivery health of your system.

Business Hours Support

Reach our team by phone or by email during business hours. Access our online Knowledge Base 27/7.
(24-Hour support available for fee.)

Unprecedented Validation Program

Many software solutions are able to demonstrate validation in a handful of physical tests or actual leaks detected.

Through our partnership with Bridger Pipeline, the Flowstate LDS has been tested through over 300 fluid withdrawal tests on a variety of pipelines and operating conditions – helping to not validate our existing solution, but provide valuable insight for developing new capabilities.

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    Focused on the User

    Each aspect of our software is designed with the user in mind.

    We have worked hand in hand with controllers and pipeline engineers to ensure that the Flowstate LDS and supporting tools and applications are intuitive and provide the information necessary to help controllers make timely decisions about potential leak situations. 

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    Tools to Support Regulation Compliance

    Have a regulated line? Our solution has been built for leak detection Design and Operations & Maintenance guidelines in pipeline regulations found in CFR 49 Part 195 which includes API RP 1130.

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