Date

17th January – duration 1 day
 

Summary

This module will provide a 1-day comprehensive workshop on the latest developments in in-line inspection technology, introducing trends in the industry, new non-destructive testing technologies being currently introduced or developed. It builds on information covered in the "Introduction to in-line inspection course". Basics will not be explained again. It is assumed that delegates have a basic understanding on the subject.

Overview

1. Introduction

1.0 Welcome
1.1 Why use in-line inspection tools

2. Flaws and Defects in Pipelines

2.1 Geometric Anomalies
2.2 Metal Loss
2.3 Cracks and Crack-Like Defects
2.4 Leaks
2.5 Failure Modes

3. In-Line Inspection Technologies: Free Swimming Tools

3.1 Short recap on MFL and UT
3.1.1 Physical principle

3.2 Comparison on MFL and UT

3.3 Evolving inspection technologies
3.3.1 EMAT
3.3.2 Phased Array
3.3.3. Combo-Tools
3.3.4. Multi Technology Tools

3.4 Which information can they deliver?

3.5 Sizing and sizing accuracies

3.6 Special configurations
3.6.1 Extra High Resolution
3.6.2 Pitting Configurations
3.6.3 Bi-directional Tools
3.6.4 Deep Water Application

4. In-Line Inspection Technologies: Cable Operated Tools
4.1 Cable (tethered) tools
4.2 Crawler tools
4.3 Overview: available tools

5. Inspection Issues
5.1 Resolution
5.2 Cleaning
5.3 Using data for integrity assessment
5.4 Corrosion growth analysis
5.5 Trends in crack assessment

6. Reporting
6.1 The data analysis process
6.2 Data quality and completeness
6.3 Data visualization
6.4 Data management and archiving