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How IoT Sensors Are Stopping Pipeline Corrosion Before Leaks
Lucas and Luna explore how Internet of Things sensors are revolutionizing pipeline integrity management. They focus on the case of a major pipeline operator in West Texas that deployed acoustic emission sensors along 200 miles of crude oil pipeline. These sensors detect the high-frequency sound of metal stress and corrosion pitting in real time, allowing crews to repair defects before leaks occur. The episode details how the system reduced unplanned downtime by 40 percent in its first year, saving the operator an estimated $12 million in repair and environmental cleanup costs. Lucas explains…
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