One of the dependencies of most ultrasonic pipeline inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… tools is a liquid medium.

This limitation has made ultrasonic inspection of gas pipelines a challenge in the past. We developed a solution to this limitation based on acoustic resonance technology (ART)An inspection technology that utilizes sound waves or acoustic signals to detect, monitor, and analyze the condition of pipelines. ART involves the application ….

ART works by emitting a wideband acoustic waveform toward the pipe wall. This waveform excites numerous standing compressional waves between both surfaces of the pipe wall. The ART tool then measures the acoustic energy reflected by the pipe wall’s standing compressional waves. The returning energy signal includes a signature resonance pattern, which directly indicates pipe wall thickness.