Ultrasonic ILI Removes Crack Depth-Sizing Limits

This white paper delves into how the latest generation of high-resolution inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… tools has successfully overcome the 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…-depth sizing constraints of previous-generation UTSystems used in non-destructive testing that utilize sound waves to detect, identify, and measure anomalies within a pipeline integrity test or management progr…. It explores their enhanced capabilities for detecting, sizing, and precisely locating cracks and crack-like defects within the body and welds of transmission pipelines. Additionally, the white paper presents supporting test data to substantiate these advancements.