Ultrasonic technologySystems used in non-destructive testing that utilize sound waves to detect, identify, and measure anomalies within a pipeline integrity test or management progr… has traditionally only been available for the inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… of liquid pipelines.

In the past, this limitation has led gas pipeline operators to rely on indirect measurements provided by magnetic inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… tools to determine 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 asset. This presents a challenge to operators because the limitations of these tools lead to overly conservative assessments for pipeline integrity, resulting in unnecessary maintenance costs.

These realities motivated us to develop alternative technologies capable of performing 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… in gas environments matching the accuracy of ultrasonic inspections in liquid environments. The result is our ART Scan™ inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… platform. Utilizing ART Scan, we can help you gather actionable insights about the health of your gas pipeline with unparalleled accuracy.

Pipeline wall thickness, corrosion, dents and ovalities, inclusions, and laminations can all be measured to within sub-millimeter precision with our ART Scan platform. IMU and coatingLiquid, liquefiable, or mastic composition that, after application to a surface, is converted into a protective adherent film. The coating serves as a barrier b… disbondment information can also be gathered with every inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re…. All of this is evidence that we recognized the unique challenges associated with the maintenance of gas assets, developed a platform specifically for their use cases, and continue to be the innovation leader in gas pipeline inspections.

If your asset portfolio includes gas pipelines, contact us to learn how NDT Global can help maximize their efficiency, profitability, and safety.

Gas pipeline operators seeking to learn how ART can help get the most out of their asset, click here.

If metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. is a concern and traditional inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance with regulatory re… technologies can’t give you the insights you need, click here to learn how we can identify and size those threats in your asset.

Click here to learn how we can identify, size, and provide the insights you need to mitigate dents and ovalities.