Upgrade of the Ultrasonic Geometry Assessment Methodology 

We are delighted to announce the forthcoming upgrade of NDT Global's Ultrasonic Geometry service. This upgrade is in line with the recently presented PRCIAn international community of pipeline operating companies, suppliers, and third- party vendors and others within the oil and gas infrastructure industry global…'s* DentA local change in pipe surface contour caused by an external force such as mechanical impact or rock impingement but is not accompanied by loss of metal. FatigueThe process where cracks develop and propagate in a material under cyclic loading or repeated stress over time. It is a type of fatigue failure that occurs when… Life Assessment methodology. This approach offers less conservative assessments, not only using the depth and length of the dent, but the actual shape of the dent, giving pipeline operators parameters for dent prioritization and dent fatigue life assessment.

This service extension is a great fit to the Ultrasonic Geometry inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re…, currently delivering accurate and reliable 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… data by combining a corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca… or 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… assessment with an ultrasonic based geometry measurement. Using ultrasonic technologySystems used in non-destructive testing that utilize sound waves to detect, identify, and measure anomalies within a pipeline integrity test or management progr… ensures precise, direct measurement of dents with depth resolution down to 0.1 mm (0.004 in.). 

*Pipeline Research Council InternationalAn international community of pipeline operating companies, suppliers, and third- party vendors and others within the oil and gas infrastructure industry global…: www.prci.org