Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) Inspection

Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) is the oldest In-Line Inspection technology commercially available in the In-Line Inspection market since 1969.

RELIABLE, SIMPLE, AND EFFICIENT

We use MFL for detection and sizing of general corrosion and other metal loss anomalies, especially circumferentially oriented. MFL tools have limited capability of detection and sizing of girth weld anomalies. Over the years several generations of the MFL systems have been subsequently developed involving significant improvement of their performance specifications.

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FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS

To clients who operate pipelines that are difficult to inspect, we offer our customized solutions for the following pipeline conditions:

  • Low pressure
  • Low flow
  • High temperature
  • Heavy wall thickness
  • Sour product
  • No pig traps or single-point entry

PIPECARE MFL TOOL SPECIFICATIONS


DescriptionValue
Tool sizes2’’ to 56"
Pipeline productAll Media (gas, liquids, multiphase)
Operating pressure range1 to 12 MPa
Operating temperature range-20 to 85° C
Wall thickness range3 - 25.4 mm
Tool velocity range0.2 – 5.0 m/sec
Min. pipeline bend radius1.5D (6’’ and above)
Min. passage bore80-85% of OD

DETECTION & SIZING


DescriptionGeneral Metal LossPittingAxial GroovingCircumferential Grooving
Depth at POD 90%0.1t0.1t0.1t0.1t
Depth sizing accuracy at 80% certainty+/- 0.1t+/- 0.13t+/- 0.15t+/- 0.1t
Width sizing accuracy at 80% certainty+/- 15 mm+/- 12 mm+/- 12 mm+/- 15 mm
Length sizing accuracy at 80% certainty+/- 10 mm+/- 10 mm+/- 15 mm+/-10 mm

LOCATION ACCURACY


DescriptionValue
Axial position from closest weld at 90% certainty+/- 0.15 m
Accuracy of distance from pig trap valve at 90% certainty+/- 0.2%
Accuracy of circumferential position at 90% certainty+/- 10°

PIPECARE has an extensive record of successfully deploying customized solutions for unpiggable pipelines worldwide. Available for pipeline diameters from 2” to 56”.