Sistema de Monitoreo Electrónico de Desplazamiento de Tubos de Extensión para Junta Expansiva

In this work the development of a device, called an expansion joint, is proposed to mitigate the rupture of pipelines for the transportation of hydrocarbons, caused by landslides or linear expansion. Proposed solution involves the displacement of two tubes which extend the device, relieving tension and slowing the rupture of the pipe. The measurement of displacement needs to be monitored to determine how soon the rupture occur and take corrective actions to prevent spillage of hydrocarbons. Then, a system of electronic monitoring with graphical user interface that facilitates the visualization of displacement remotely is proposed, complementing the expansion joint. Operators can maintain the monitored pipe and react in time. The tests performed showed the functionality of the proposed system in the expansion joint.