本研究第一部分的目的是使用兼容PC，通过大直径管道的声学相关性验证泄漏检测的可行性。这意味着开发和验证特定的数据采集线:水听器和放大器。第二步包括建造一个原型，将检测和报警传输自动化结合起来。最初的成功证实，永久性声学监测是一项新技术，提供给网络管理人员，可用于替代或恢复- 启动其他系统。所有决定都要求对拟保护现场的特征进行初步研究:现有或潜在管道、管道类型、运行条件、压力，以及寻求保护的可能风险（管道破裂、渗透、可能造成严重损害的洪水等）。

The objective of the first part of this study was to validate leak detection feasibility by acoustic correlation for large diameter pipe, using a compatible PC. It meant developing and verifying a specific data acquisition line: hydrophone and amplifier. The second step included the construction of a prototype incorporating automation in detection and alarm transmission. The initial success confirms that permanent acoustic monitoring is a new technology offered to network managers and can be used to replace or back-up other systems. All decisions require a preliminary study of the characteristics of the site to be protected: existing or prospective pipe, type of pip, operating conditions, pressure, and the possible risk from which protection is sought (pipe burst, infiltrations, flooding likely to cause serious damage, etc).