AI Use Cases
The platform addresses all 17 mandatory AI use cases from the RFP.
Use Case Summary
| # | Use Case | Primary Sensor | AI Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fluid detection on ground | Thermal + Visual | Pattern recognition |
| 2 | Flow detection in lines/wells | Thermal | Thermal signature analysis |
| 3 | Liquid/gas leak detection | Thermal + Methane | Multi-sensor correlation |
| 4 | Methane (CH4) detection | Methane (TDLAS) | Sensor + wind compensation |
| 5 | Medium voltage line inspection | Visual + Thermal | Anomaly detection |
| 6 | Construction progress | LiDAR + Visual | Change detection |
| 7 | Unauthorized objects | Visual | Object detection |
| 8 | Liquid levels in chemical skids | Visual | Level recognition |
| 9 | Person/vehicle intrusion | Visual | Object detection + tracking |
| 10 | Volumetric calculation | LiDAR | Point cloud processing |
| 11 | Hot spots in equipment | Thermal | Temperature anomaly |
| 12 | Road/access anomalies | Visual + LiDAR | Surface analysis |
| 13 | Electromechanical protection | Visual | State recognition |
| 14 | Perimeter fence integrity | Visual | Damage detection |
| 15 | Mechanical integrity | Visual + Thermal | Condition assessment |
| 16 | Valve/tank operational status | Visual | State classification |
| 17 | Underground interference (GPR) | GPR | Assisted interpretation |
Detection Categories
Leak Detection (Use Cases 1-4)
Multi-sensor approach for comprehensive leak detection:
┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Visual │ │ Thermal │ │ Methane │
│ Pattern │ │ Signature │ │ Reading │
└──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘ └──────┬──────┘
│ │ │
└──────────────────┼──────────────────┘
│
┌─────────▼─────────┐
│ Correlated │
│ Leak Detection │
└───────────────────┘
Security (Use Cases 7, 9, 14)
Object detection and tracking for security monitoring:
- Person detection with tracking
- Vehicle classification
- Unauthorized object identification
- Perimeter breach detection
Asset Integrity (Use Cases 5, 11, 13, 15, 16)
Visual and thermal analysis for equipment status:
- Thermal anomaly patterns
- Visual condition assessment
- State recognition (open/closed)
- Degradation indicators
Measurement (Use Cases 6, 8, 10, 12)
Quantitative analysis capabilities:
- Volumetric calculation from LiDAR
- Liquid level estimation
- Construction progress tracking
- Surface condition analysis
Subsurface (Use Case 17)
GPR-based underground detection:
- Assisted interpretation
- Anomaly visualization
- Expert review workflow
Accuracy Targets
| Category | Target | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Detection rate | ≥95% | True positive rate |
| False positive | <10% | False alarm rate |
| Localization | ±10m | GPS accuracy |
| Classification | ≥90% | Correct category |
Phased Implementation
| Phase | Use Cases | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Data collection | Baseline for all 17 |
| Phase 2 | 1-4, 7, 9, 11 | Core detection |
| Phase 3 | 5, 13-16 | Asset integrity |
| Phase 4 | 6, 8, 10, 12, 17 | Measurement + GPR |