NDT Global’s solution was to leverage our Pulse EchoA common ultrasonic testing technique used in non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect and evaluate defects or anomalies such as corrosion, cracks, or metal loss… technology to develop a solution specifically designed for this challenge. Our Pulse Echo DentA local change in pipe surface contour caused by an external force such as mechanical impact or rock impingement but is not accompanied by loss of metal. tool’s transducers are distributed in greater numbers and more closely on the device, in addition to being layered equidistantly around its circumference. These design choices result in direct time of flight measurements of dents and/or ovalities in a pipeline vs. relying on the inferred picture painted by previous generations of technology. This high-resolution data not only provides the sizing and orientation of anomalies like dents and ovalities, but Pulse Echo Dent’s capabilities also allow to size their depths to within millimeters’ worth of accuracy. This information coupled with the insights by our team of experts – many of whom are dually-credentialed as engineers and Level 3 analysts – make NDT Global the most trusted partner of industry leaders seeking to mitigate the risks caused by dents and ovalities.

Liquid and gas asset operators that have – or suspect they have – dents and ovalities threatening the 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 … of their assets should contact NDT Global today to learn how we can make these concerns a thing of the past.