Pipeline damage detectable through continuous piezoresistive sensors
The average yearly costs of US pipeline incidents increased to approximately $733M/yr from the period of 2016-20, an increase over the previous five years. These hazards represent significant costs in terms of personal injury (2,000-4,000 injuries/yr in the US Oil & Gas industry), environmental damage, and monetary losses due to fines, cleanups, and system shutdowns that can approach $1M/day.