KROHNE PipePatrol NEO

KROHNE is a process instrumentation company headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, and founded in 1921. In July 2026 it introduced PipePatrol NEO, a comprehensive system for leak detection, theft detection and pipeline monitoring. Water and wastewater networks are listed among its applications, alongside oil and gas, district heating and hydrogen.

The core, Neural Engine Pipeline Monitoring, compares a virtual pipeline model against live flow, pressure and temperature data and learns from operating data. The platform has eight modules, can be retrofitted to existing pipelines using existing instrumentation and integrates into SCADA systems.

• Leak Detection: highly sensitive detection and localisation of small and hidden leaks.
• Theft Detection: alarms within minutes for small withdrawal volumes.
• Line Break Detection: rupture detection with local PLC execution.
• Tightness and Stress Monitoring: tightness threshold of 0.02 l/m3/hr and stress tracking.
• Predictive Modelling: virtual pipeline model that adapts to changing conditions.
• SCADA integration: VPN/SHDSL, mobile radio, radiolink or WLAN links with redundant failover.

Leak and theft monitoring on bulk water transmission mains of provincial water companies. Pipeline monitoring in industrial parks that distribute water or district cooling. Continuous leak detection on long raw water mains with existing flow and pressure instruments.

Model tuning improves sensitivity without extra sensors, and the system can be retrofitted using existing instrumentation. Rupture response runs on a local PLC independent of network outages. In one case on a 31 km pipeline, leak detection took 30 seconds with 0.6% location accuracy. The modular design lets operators add functions over time.

Operators of large transmission mains want continuous model-based monitoring instead of periodic inspection. Vietnamese bulk water suppliers and industrial parks with long pipelines face pressure to cut losses and detect illegal tapping. AI-assisted models retrofitted onto existing instruments suit utilities with limited budgets.

Headquartered in Duisburg, Germany; founded 1921 per the announcement page; US entity KROHNE, Inc. in Beverly, Massachusetts. Standards listed include API 1130, CSA Z662, TRFL and DIN 45667. Customers are not listed on the product page.