Analysis of Petroleum Spillage Detection Systems Designed for use in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria- the Missing Link

Abstract

This paper examines various petroleum spillage detection systems that have been designed to checkmate the activities of oil bunkering and vandalism in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Comprehending economic growth and development of the country on increased and uninterrupted transportation of petroleum products to their various destinations, this paper seeks to analyze petroleum spillage systems that have been designed over the years to monitor acts of vandalism. By way of explicit analysis, predicated on available designs, the paper posits that there exist some short comings in the existing systems which make for easy overriding. Considering the side effects of pipeline vandalism such as drastic economic loss, pipeline fire, environmental degradation and loss of lives, the paper concludes that proper petroleum spillage detection topology is key to the economic emancipation of the people of Nigeria.