Vibration Monitoring and Gas Leakage Survey Integration, UK
SOCOTEC's Monitoring and Surveying division identified an opportunity to streamline operations for Gas Distribution Network clients who traditionally required separate contractors for gas leakage surveys and vibration monitoring services.
Key Information
- Project name : Integrated Vibration and Gas Leakage Monitoring
- Client : Gas Distribution Networks (GDNs)
- Location : Nationwide, UK
- Services provided : Gas leakage surveys (2,500/month),Vibration monitor installation, Real-time vibration threshold monitoring, Integrated risk management reporting, Consolidated project management.
Project Details
The challenge was to provide both specialised services through a single integrated team, reducing client burden, improving coordination, and maintaining the same level of detail and accuracy historically provided in gas leakage surveys conducted over 25 years.
Key project elements included :
- Integration of two distinct technical survey capabilities.
- Training of gas leakage surveyors in vibration monitoring.
- Installation of 300+ vibration monitors across UK.
- Unified reporting and single point of contact delivery.
Our expertise
Comprehensive Asset Integrity Through Service Integration
SOCOTEC developed an innovative turnkey solution by enhancing existing gas leakage surveyor capabilities to include vibration monitoring installation, interpretation, and response. Our mission was to provide comprehensive risk management through a single, coordinated team.
Our work included :
- Gas leakage surveys detecting potential leaks in pipeline networks using specialised PPM measurement equipment.
- High-risk asset monitoring including cast iron, ductile iron, and steel mains.
- Vibration monitor installation in accordance with specified vibration limits.
- Real-time threshold monitoring with prompt response to exceedances.
- Consolidated reporting providing comprehensive asset impact assessment.
- Single project management streamlining communication and administrative processes.
The integrated approach combines 25 years of gas leakage survey expertise (approximately 2,500 surveys monthly) with newly developed vibration monitoring capabilities, providing clients with unified risk management across construction sites, high-precision installations, and industrial operations.
SOCOTEC developed an innovative turnkey solution by enhancing existing gas leakage surveyor capabilities to include vibration monitoring installation, interpretation, and response. Our mission was to provide comprehensive risk management through a single, coordinated team.
Our work included :
- Gas leakage surveys detecting potential leaks in pipeline networks using specialised PPM measurement equipment.
- High-risk asset monitoring including cast iron, ductile iron, and steel mains.
- Vibration monitor installation in accordance with specified vibration limits.
- Real-time threshold monitoring with prompt response to exceedances.
- Consolidated reporting providing comprehensive asset impact assessment.
- Single project management streamlining communication and administrative processes.
The integrated approach combines 25 years of gas leakage survey expertise (approximately 2,500 surveys monthly) with newly developed vibration monitoring capabilities, providing clients with unified risk management across construction sites, high-precision installations, and industrial operations.
Delivering efficiency and unified risk management
SOCOTEC's integrated service offering provides significant advantages for GDN clients.
The team delivered :
Streamlined communication through single point of contact.
Consolidated reporting reducing administrative burden.
Faster response times compared to engaging separate suppliers.
Simplified procurement with unified purchase orders.
Comprehensive expertise addressing multiple safety and compliance needs.
This project reinforces SOCOTEC's position as an innovative partner for asset integrity management, offering integrated solutions that enhance efficiency while maintaining technical excellence across multiple service lines.
