Peculiarities and Development of Leak Detection Methods for Heat and Water Supply Pipelines Under Wear and Military Impacts

The article is dedicated to analyzing the current state of underground heat and water supply pipelines in Ukraine, particularly under conditions of significant wear and tear and military impacts. The challenges associated with the operational detection of hidden leaks are exami¬ned, as well as the capabilities of known methods for identifying damaged sections and leak locations. The development of acoustic and correlation leak detectors is discussed as a promi¬sing direction for improving pipeline diagnostics in war conditions and amid network dete¬rioration. Several innovations are proposed, including a new parametric correlation method, spatial-frequency selection of useful leak signals, and other advancements to enhance the diag¬nostics of critical infrastructure. These measures aim to improve the effectiveness of leak de¬tection, ensure the continuity of essential services, and strengthen the resilience of the energy system in the face of current challenges.