In-Line Inspection Tool - InVista™
Our ultrasonic in-line inspection tool, InVista™, is a lightweight smart pig capable of detecting pipeline wall loss and corrosion in unpiggable pipelines or difficult-to-inspect process piping. The pipeline geometry inspection data captured by the InVista tool is exceptionally powerful when combined with our LifeQuest™ Fitness-for-Service assessment capabilities, providing an integrated solution set for the process and pipeline industries.
We have successfully performed numerous unpiggable pipeline inspections on a global scale. These include wharf lines, offshore risers, sulfuric acid lines and pipelines with significant dents and other obstructions. Scroll down to access case studies for some of these projects.
Unpiggable Pipeline Smart Pigging Capabilities
- Provides 100% overlapping coverage of pipeline geometry and pipeline metal-loss features in a single pass
- Inspects 3"-14" (76mm-355mm) diameter and dual diameter process piping and pipelines
- Navigates back-to-back bends with >90° short radius turns
- Navigates bore restrictions, step changes, reduced port valves
- Accommodates limited or missing launcher/receiver facilities
- Functions in no-flow or limited flow conditions
- Inspects non-standard and bulging pipe material
- Identifies significant wall thickness changes and wall loss
- Accommodates single entry/exit, line stoppage, plugged valves
- Traverses unbarred tees, wyes and mitre bends
InVista Tool Benefits
Ultrasonic inline inspection techonology has numerous benefits over magnetic flux leakage tools. Some are listed below:
- Lightweight, hand-held intelligent pig
- Lower pressure differential requirements and bi-directional capability minimize line disruptions
- Unique design reduces wear, impact and debris collection
- Ultrasonic inline technology measurement delivers accurate, repeatable results
- Linear ultrasonic sizing minimizes verification digs and improves excavation and repair confidence
- Permanent line modifications not required
- Efficient pipeline inspections minimize offline status
- Onsite turnaround and rapid pipeline geometry inspection data analysis allows real-time operating decisions
- Ultrasonic inline technology does not permanently magnetize pipe like magnetic flux leakage tools, thereby eliminating demagnetization repairs
Pipeline Smart Pig Applications
- Airport fuel transfer systems
- Compressor and pump stations
- Corrosion under insulation (CUI)
- Delivery and tank farms
- Exploration and production injection lines
- New construction baselines
- Petrochemical fuel stock lines
- Pipe with limited or missing pipeline data
- Product and fuel loading lines
- Refinery, process and racked piping
- Restricted or improperly designed liquid lines
- Road crossings and casings
- Terminal storage lines
- Upstream gathering and flow lines
- Vaults and offshore piping
- Water distribution lines
- Wharf lines, station and jetty connections
Additional Information
InVista Tool Sulfuric Acid Lines In-line Inspection Case Study
InVista Tool Wharf Lines In-line Inspection Case Study
InVista Tool Offshore In-line Inspection Case Study
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