A device for monitoring leakage of a heat supply pipeline in an urban pipe gallery

By installing distributed temperature-sensing optical fibers and information collectors on heating pipelines, the timeliness of monitoring leaks in heating pipelines has been solved, enabling rapid location and safe repair of leaks, and reducing the risk of leaks escalating and causing personal injury.

CN224470113UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07王昊

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
王昊
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing urban utility tunnel heating pipeline leakage monitoring systems are unable to detect steam leaks in a timely manner, leading to aggravated steam leaks and potential personal dangers.

Method used

Distributed temperature-sensing optical fibers are closely attached to the outer wall of the heating pipeline, connecting a transmitter, receiver, and demodulation output module. An information collector is equipped to monitor the pipeline status in real time, and leak location is achieved through temperature detection and abnormal signal alarm sensors.

Benefits of technology

This enabled the timely detection of leaks in heating pipelines, reduced the severity of steam leaks, minimized facility damage, and ensured personnel safety.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of for city pipe gallery heat supply pipeline leakage monitoring device, including distributed temperature sensing fiber for detecting heat supply pipeline body leakage, it is characterized by: the distributed temperature sensing fiber is closely attached heat supply pipeline body outer wall installation, transmitter, receiver and demodulation output module are connected on the distributed temperature sensing fiber.The utility model, staff find problems, so as to determine the position of problem in time, reduce the aggravation of steam leakage phenomenon, and cause facility loss to expand;The temperature when detecting steam leakage by information collector, so that personnel carry out maintenance and do protection work to avoid causing harm to the person.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pipeline monitoring technology, and in particular to a device for monitoring leaks in urban utility tunnel heating pipelines. Background Technology

[0002] The municipal heating pipelines entering the corridor are quite long, often branching into several lines running east, west, north, and south, each line further divided into many sections. Currently, the monitoring of these heating sections uses a combination of video surveillance and temperature / humidity monitoring, with personnel conducting regular inspections. Each section of the heating system is currently equipped with one temperature and humidity meter and one monitoring camera at each end. Since each section is mostly 200 meters long, if a leak occurs in the pipeline, the location is far from the cameras and temperature detectors, making it difficult to detect. This could lead to the following problems: 1. Failure to detect the leak in time may worsen the leak, causing greater damage to the facilities; 2. If the leak is large and not detected in time, personnel entering the area could suffer personal injury. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a device for monitoring leaks in urban utility tunnel heating pipelines, in order to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model embodiment is implemented as follows: a leakage monitoring device for urban pipe gallery heating pipelines includes a distributed temperature sensing optical fiber for detecting leakage in the heating pipeline body. The distributed temperature sensing optical fiber is installed close to the outer wall of the heating pipeline body, and a transmitter, a receiver and a demodulation output module are connected to the distributed temperature sensing optical fiber.

[0005] In the above embodiments: a protective layer is installed on the outer wall of the heating pipe body.

[0006] In the above embodiment: the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is installed close to the protective layer.

[0007] In the above embodiment: the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is fixed to the heating pipeline body using stainless steel cable ties.

[0008] In the above embodiment: the stainless steel cable ties are used to bundle one bundle at intervals of 3m to 4m.

[0009] In the above embodiments: the protective layer is a corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating rubber material.

[0010] In the above embodiment: an information collector is also installed on the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber.

[0011] The present invention has the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solution:

[0012] This invention connects distributed temperature-sensing optical fibers to a transmitter, receiver, and demodulation output module, ensuring smooth signal transmission and processing throughout the monitoring system. Simultaneously, an information collector is installed on the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber. This collector comprises a temperature detection sensor, an abnormal signal alarm sensor, and a signal sensor detecting the operating status of the equipment. This enhances the collection of pipeline status information, transmitting it to a display in the central control room. This facilitates problem detection by staff, enabling timely identification of the problem's location and reducing the escalation of steam leaks and the resulting facility damage. Furthermore, the information collector detects the temperature of any steam leak, allowing personnel to take appropriate protective measures during maintenance to prevent personal injury.

[0013] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 The structure of this utility model Figure 1 ;

[0016] Figure 2 The structure of this utility model Figure 2 .

[0017] Figure label:

[0018] 1. Heating pipe body; 2. Distributed temperature sensing optical fiber; 3. Stainless steel cable ties. Detailed Implementation

[0019] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0020] It is important to note that terms such as "first," "second," "symmetric," and "array" are used only to distinguish between descriptive and positional descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features specified with terms such as "first" or "symmetric" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature; similarly, when the quantity of certain features is not limited by words such as "two" or "three," it should be noted that such features also explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0021] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly; for example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection, a direct connection, a welding connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the accompanying drawings and specific circumstances.

[0022] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a leakage monitoring device for urban utility tunnel heating pipelines, including a distributed temperature sensing optical fiber for detecting leakage in the heating pipeline body. The distributed temperature sensing optical fiber is installed close to the outer wall of the heating pipeline body, and a transmitter, a receiver and a demodulation output module are connected to the distributed temperature sensing optical fiber.

[0024] In this embodiment, a protective layer is installed on the outer wall of the specific heating pipe body.

[0025] In this embodiment, the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is installed close to the protective layer.

[0026] In this embodiment, the specific distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is fixed to the heating pipeline body using stainless steel cable ties.

[0027] In this embodiment, stainless steel cable ties are used to bundle one cable at intervals of 3m to 4m.

[0028] In this embodiment, the specific protective layer is a corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating rubber material.

[0029] In this embodiment, an information collector is also installed on the specific distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber.

[0030] In this embodiment, the specific information collection module consists of a temperature detection sensor, an alarm sensor for issuing abnormal signals, and a signal sensor for detecting the operating status of the equipment.

[0031] When this utility model is in operation:

[0032] Connecting the distributed temperature-sensing fiber optic cable to the transmitter, receiver, and demodulation output module ensures smooth signal transmission and processing throughout the monitoring system. Simultaneously, an information collector is installed on the distributed temperature-sensing fiber optic cable. This collector consists of temperature sensors, abnormal signal alarm sensors, and signal sensors that detect equipment operating status, enhancing the collection of pipeline status information. This information is transmitted to the display screen in the central control room, facilitating problem detection by staff and enabling timely location of issues. This reduces the escalation of steam leaks and minimizes potential damage to facilities. Furthermore, the information collector detects the temperature of any steam leak, allowing personnel to take appropriate protective measures during maintenance to prevent personal injury.

[0033] System operation detection

[0034] Temperature Detection: After the system is operational, the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber continuously monitors the temperature of the outer wall of the heating pipe. Temperature sensors in the information collector constantly collect temperature information transmitted from the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber, which is then transmitted to the transmitter.

[0035] Signal Transmission and Processing: The transmitter sends received temperature and other information signals to the receiver, which then transmits them to the demodulation output module. The demodulation output module demodulates the signals, converting them into identifiable temperature data and other status information for subsequent analysis and judgment. Simultaneously, signal sensors in the information collector monitor the operating status of the entire device in real time, ensuring normal operation.

[0036] Exception response handling

[0037] Abnormal signal triggering: When a leak occurs in the heating pipe body, the temperature at the leak point will change abnormally. The distributed temperature sensing fiber optic cable detects this temperature abnormality and transmits the signal to the abnormal signal alarm sensor in the information collector.

[0038] Alarm and Response: Upon receiving an abnormal temperature signal, the abnormal signal alarm sensor immediately issues an alarm. After receiving the alarm signal, relevant personnel can quickly locate the leak based on the specific data output by the demodulation module and take appropriate repair measures to promptly address the heating pipeline leak and ensure the normal operation of the heating system.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for monitoring leaks in urban utility tunnel heating pipelines, comprising distributed temperature-sensing optical fibers for detecting leaks in the heating pipeline itself, characterized in that: The distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is installed close to the outer wall of the heating pipe body, and a transmitter, a receiver and a demodulation output module are connected to the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber.

2. The device for monitoring leaks in urban pipe gallery heating pipelines according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the heating pipe body is equipped with a protective layer.

3. A leakage monitoring device for urban pipe gallery heating pipelines according to claim 2, characterized in that: The distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is installed close to the protective layer.

4. A leakage monitoring device for urban utility tunnel heating pipelines according to claim 3, characterized in that: The distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber is fixed to the heating pipeline body using stainless steel cable ties.

5. A leakage monitoring device for urban pipe gallery heating pipelines according to claim 4, characterized in that: The stainless steel cable ties are used to bundle one bundle at intervals of 3m to 4m.

6. A leakage monitoring device for urban utility tunnel heating pipelines according to claim 5, characterized in that: The protective layer is a corrosion-resistant and heat-insulating rubber material.

7. A leakage monitoring device for urban utility tunnel heating pipelines according to claim 6, characterized in that: An information collector is also installed on the distributed temperature-sensing optical fiber.