PIPECARE Transverse Field Inspection helps identify transverse-oriented metal loss, circumferential corrosion, and complex corrosion features in ferromagnetic pipelines. TFI supports operators with additional detection coverage where defect orientation is critical to integrity assessment.
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Description | Value |
|---|---|
Tool sizes | 3" to 56" |
Pipeline product | All Media (gas, liquids, multiphase) |
Operating pressure range | 0 to 12 MPa |
Operating temperature range | -20 to +85° C |
Wall thickness range | 3 to 25.4 mm |
Tool velocity range | 0.2 – 4.0 m/sec |
Min. pipeline bend radius | 1.5D (8’’ and above) |
Min. passage bore | 80-85% of OD |
Detection & Sizing | General Metal Loss | Pitting | Axial Grooving | Axial Slotting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Depth at POD 90% | 0.1t | 0.1t | 0.1t | 0.1t |
Depth sizing accuracy at 90% certainty | +/- 0.1t | +/- 0.15t | +/- 0.1t | +/- 0.3t |
Width sizing accuracy at 90% certainty | +/- 12 mm | +/- 10 mm | +/- 10 mm | +/- 8 mm |
Length sizing accuracy at 90% certainty | +/- 20 mm | +/- 15 mm | +/- 15 mm | +/- 10 mm |
Location Accuracy | Value |
|---|---|
Axial position from closest weld at 90% certainty | +/- 0.05 m |
Accuracy of distance from pig trap valve at 90% certainty | +/- 0.2% |
Accuracy of circumferential position at 90% certainty | +/- 8° |
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