EMAT
Now: EMAT Crack ILI of Difficult-to-Inspect Small Diameter Pipelines
Our short-body, low drag EMAT Crack ILI tools provide superior navigability. They are ideal for low-pressure difficult-to-inspect, or unpiggable pipelines. The system’s unidirectional, mode controlled guided waves resolve signal congestion issues allowing for improved flaw detection and sizing accuracy in small-diameters.
Applications: (format to style rules)
- Liquid and Gas Pipelines
- Gathering Pipelines
- Transmission Pipelines
- Distribution Mains
- Cased Crossings
- Process Pipelines
Specifications:
- Will be capable of inspecting 8”, 10”, 12", and 14” diameter pipelines this year
- Will inspect 16", 18", 20”, and 22" diameter pipelines in 2023
- Free swimming at differential pressure as low as 50 psi
- Operable pressure ranges from 200 to 2200 psi
- Navigates back-to-back bends with >90° short radius turns
- Tool tested through plane and full-bore restrictions
- Low drag for smooth transitions through bends to minimize pressure spikes
- Short body 8” tool ~ 6- foot in length with only 2 sensor modules + 3 battery/encoder modules
- Run length adjustable with addition of battery modules
- Accommodates single entry/exit line stoppage, plugged valves
Feature Capabilities:
- Improved Circumferential Coverage: “Zero” blind spots
- Multi-Crack Detection
- Agile acoustic operating mode for different pipe wall thicknesses
- Higher operating power for lossy coatings
- Unidirectional guided waves process clearer signals and readings