Advanced Caliper Inspection Technology
Precision measurement of pipeline geometry for integrity management
Ovality Detection
Identifying pipe roundness deviations beyond API 5L tolerances
Mechanical Damage
Documenting dents and deformations from external forces
Buckling & Wrinkles
Detecting post-installation deformations in susceptible pipelines
Magnetic Flux Leakage Inspection
Advanced metal loss detection for comprehensive pipeline integrity assessment
How MFL Technology Works
Magnetization
Powerful magnets saturate the pipe wall with magnetic flux
Leakage Detection
Hall-effect sensors identify flux leakage at metal loss locations
Data Interpretation
Advanced algorithms quantify metal loss dimensions
MFL Inspection Applications
Corrosion Mapping
- Internal/external corrosion
- Pitting corrosion
- General wall thinning
Mechanical Damage
- Dent assessment
- Gouge detection
- Construction damage
Weld Assessment
- Weld anomalies
- Heat-affected zone defects
- Seam weld integrity
MFL Technology Specifications
Precision Magnetic Flux Leakage inspection systems
Axial MFL
| Wall Thickness Range | 4-40mm |
| Minimum Depth Sizing Accuracy | ±8% t |
| Speed Range | 0.5-5 m/s |
| Sensor Configuration | Linear array (Minimum 140 sensors) |
Circumferential MFL
| Wall Thickness Range | 4-40mm |
| Minimum Depth Sizing Accuracy | ±8% t |
| Speed Range | 0.5-3 m/s |
| Sensor Configuration | Radial array (Minimum 140 sensors) |
Combo MFL+Caliper
| Wall Thickness Range | 4-32mm |
| Minimum Depth Sizing Accuracy | As per MFL technology |
| Speed Range | 0.5-4 m/s |
| Sensor Configuration | Hybrid array (200+ sensors) |
Unpiggable Pipeline Solutions
Advanced inspection technologies for challenging pipeline configurations
Overcoming Unpiggable Challenges
Common Limitations
- Inaccessible launch/receive points
- Multi-diameter pipelines
- Low product flow conditions
- Sharp bends and mitered elbows
- Unidirectional flow design
Our Solutions
- Compact self-propelled inspection tools
- Modular tool configurations
- Bidirectional inspection capability
- Low-flow operation technology
- Adaptable to complex geometries
Specialized Inspection Technologies
Self-Propelled Tools
- Onboard drive mechanisms
- Obstacle navigation capability
- Bidirectional operation
Modular Systems
- Configurable sensor packages
- Diameter-adjustable designs
- Multi-technology integration
Low-Flow Solutions
- Operates at 0.2 m/s minimum velocity
- Intermittent flow capability
- Battery-powered options
Our Inspection Methodology
Feasibility Assessment
Detailed pipeline evaluation and tool selection
Custom Tool Configuration
Sensor package and drive system optimization
Field Execution
Trained technicians with real-time monitoring
Comprehensive Reporting
Actionable data with integrity recommendations
Precision Through Innovation