NDT Global are delighted to announce the recently launched phased array ultrasonic service, PROTON™ has won its second industry award - the 2023 Innovation Award at the 35th International Pipeline PiggingThe process of using devices called "pigs" to clean, inspect, or maintain pipelines. Pigs are cylindrical or disc-shaped devices that are inserted into the pipe… and IntegrityThe capability of a pipeline to perform its intended function safely and reliably throughout its life. It includes a range of factors, including the structural … Management Conference.

The PPIM Innovation Award highlights new and exciting developments in our industry and is presented to companies whose technologies have made a significant contribution to the advancement of pipeline integrity. Finalists for the award are selected by a panel comprised of thought leaders across the industry and the winner is selected by a public vote.

At NDT Global, we know pipeline operators face many challenging circumstances while maintaining the safety of their personnel, operations, and community. Understanding the truest condition of any pipeline continues to be the single most important insight an operatorAn entity or organization responsible for the operation, management, and maintenance of a pipeline system. The operator is entrusted with ensuring the safe, rel… can have – it is only through delivering actionable insights that operators can make informed pipeline management decisions.

PROTON is a highly configurable phased array inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… platform. Multi-angle sampling allows the best depth tool toleranceThe accuracy with which an anomaly dimension or characteristic is reported with a specified certainty. available in the market by means of multiple indirect 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… measurement techniques and direct crack tip measurement for critical features. The multiple angles cover a wide range of crack features such as hook cracks, lack of fusionA welding defect that can occur during the fabrication or construction of pipelines, pressure vessels, and other equipment. It refers to an incomplete fusion be…, lack of penetration, weldLocalized coalescence of metals produced by heating the materials to the welding temperature, with or without the application of pressure, or by the application… anomalies, and SCCA form of corrosion-induced cracking that occurs when a susceptible material is exposed to a corrosive environment and subjected to tensile stresses. SCC can le…, amongst other linear indications.

Product Manager, Ryan Sikes commented, "An award of this magnitude is the result of many dedicated and passionate NDT Global colleagues who are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. For PROTON, this is especially true of the Service Development Teams from Technology Services and Data Services. Without their expertise and passion, we never would have developed this amazing service and won this prestigious award."

Learn how PROTON delivers the Power of Clarity into the truest conditions of pipeline assets here: NDT Global - PROTON Phased Array Ultrasonic Service (ndt-global.com)

Congratulations to all our employees who are innovating every day to make the world safer.