Natural Gas Liquids (NGL)NGLs are hydrocarbons that are commonly found in association with natural gas deposits. They are composed of various hydrocarbon compounds, including ethane, pr… are a group of hydrocarbons that are a by-product of natural gas processing and refining including ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane, and pentanes plus also known as natural gasoline. As the infrastructure to aid in the exportation of NGLs has grown so have the requirements to safeguard the assets that are used to transport these liquids by utilizing 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… technologies.

This white paper will focus on the deployment of an ultrasonic inline inspection (ILI) technologyA class of inspection methodologies (e.g., electromagnetic acoustic transducer, magnetic flux leakage (MFL), ultrasonic, etc.) used to assess the internal con… in an NGLNGLs are hydrocarbons that are commonly found in association with natural gas deposits. They are composed of various hydrocarbon compounds, including ethane, pr… line as well as a comparison of crackA fracture or discontinuity in the wall of a pipeline, where the material is separated or broken, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the pipel… data analysisThe evaluation process of extracting insights, patterns, and valuable information from the data collected during pipeline operations, inspections, or monitoring… from the tool and Non-destructive Examination (NDE)Refers to a range of techniques and methods used to assess the integrity, quality, and properties of materials, components, or structures without causing damage… data from field verifications.