Ultrasonic inspection technology keeps pipeline clear

摘要

Sediment blockages in pipelines can disrupt cleaning operations. In 2013, a pipeline company discovered that a section of pipeline in Minnesota had been blocked by excessive sediment build-up. Enough sludge had gathered to completely block the progress of the pigging tool. The company considered using X-ray technology to remove the blockage, but realised that this would not provide all the information it needed and would not allow timeline goals to be met. After considering other available technologies, it decided to use SGS PfiNDE's ultrasonic inspection technology to solve the problem.