NDT Global and Aramco Collaborate to Launch Industry's Largest 56" Ultrasonic Inline InspectionA method used to assess the the integrity and condition of pipelines. It involves the use of specialized tools that are inserted into the pipeline and propelled… Tool for Enhanced Pipeline Safety
NDT Global, a leader in innovative inline inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… technologies, officially launches a 56" ultrasonic inline inspectionA method used to assess the the integrity and condition of pipelines. It involves the use of specialized tools that are inserted into the pipeline and propelled… tool, developed in collaboration to meet the inspection requirements of integrated oil and gas company Aramco.
Traditionally, MFLA type of non-destructive evaluation used on inline inspection (ILI) technology in which a magnetic field is induced in the pipe wall to detect, classify, and c… and caliper-based inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… methods would have been the choice for large-diameter pipelines. Through successful solution enhancements and close customer collaboration, operators can deploy this leading ultrasonic crackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel… and metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. inline inspectionA method used to assess the the integrity and condition of pipelines. It involves the use of specialized tools that are inserted into the pipeline and propelled… service. This tool stands as NDT Global's largest ultrasonic inline inspection tool capable of navigating unique pipeline networks while ensuring the highest level of accuracy.
“We are excited to partner with operators like Aramco to introduce our advanced ultrasonic inline inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… technology to their pipeline infrastructure,” said Nathan Leslie, Vice-President, Product Management, NDT Global. “Together, we are devising solutions to tackle operatorAn entity or organization responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a pipeline system. The operator is entrusted with ensuring the safe, rel… challenges and offering an innovative approach to detecting, sizing, and characterizing cracks and metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. anomalies.”
With new additions like this combined inspection tool, NDT Global remains committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in pipeline inspections. By successfully leveraging the best inline diagnostic data operators can gain actionable insights that drive predictive analysis, long-term riskA measure of loss in terms of both the incident likelihood of occurrence and the magnitude of the consequences. evaluationA comprehensive assessment of various factors related to the performance, condition, and integrity of a pipeline. It aims to determine the pipeline's fitness fo…, and optimal asset health for pipeline operators worldwide.
