A pipeline operatorAn entity or organization responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a pipeline system. The operator is entrusted with ensuring the safe, rel… with known high-density internal pittingLocalized corrosion of a pipeline's metal surface, resulting in small, localized pits or cavities. corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca… located at the bottom of a 6" condensate waterAn inorganic compound of hydrogen and oxygen. Used in non-destructive testing as a penetrant and as a medium for testing. pipeline, required a high-resolution inline inspectionA method used to assess the the integrity and condition of pipelines. It involves the use of specialized tools that are inserted into the pipeline and propelled….

Using a different ILI provider, the operatorAn entity or organization responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a pipeline system. The operator is entrusted with ensuring the safe, rel… previously inspected this pipeline using magnetic flux leakageA type of non-destructive evaluation used on inline inspection (ILI) technology in which a magnetic field is induced in the pipe wall to detect, classify, and c… technology (MFL). This inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… identified anomalies with a diameter of less than 10 mm (0.39 in.). When using MFL, it is extremely challenging to detectTo sense or obtain a measurable indication from a feature. and accurately size these defects.

The MFL inspection correctly identified corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca…, but accurately sizing, and classifying the corrosion was beyond the limitations of this inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re…. This MFLA type of non-destructive evaluation used on inline inspection (ILI) technology in which a magnetic field is induced in the pipe wall to detect, classify, and c… inspection was completed before reaching out to NDT Global in 2020. This original inspection did not achieve reliable results that could be used as input for an efficient integrity management planAn integrity management plan (IMP) is a comprehensive and systematic approach used to ensure the safe and reliable operation of pipelines and manage risks assoc….

The operatorAn entity or organization responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a pipeline system. The operator is entrusted with ensuring the safe, rel… contracted NDT Global to conduct a high-resolution ultrasonic metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. (UMp+) inspection in February 2020.