The Technology Development Center (TDC) in Houston continued to experience a high level of activity in the third quarter. Ongoing research at the center consists of both PRCI-funded research and development (R&D) projects and member-funded work through joint industry initiatives or independent work. Ongoing PRCI-funded research include the following projects: Evaluation of ILI systems for detecting metal loss, cracks and gouges in geometric anomalies (MD-1-13) - Testing has begun on the two 24-inch pull test strings using the winch. Two inline inspection tools have been pulled, with plans for two more tools to be run in January. The results of this study will provide operators with an improved understanding of inline inspection (ILI) systems capabilities to detect and discriminate complex mechanical damage features. This will help direct further research on ILI tech- nologies and facilitate improved assessment methods and algorithms.
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