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    The document discusses pipeline inspection and design. For inspection, it describes automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) and phased array AUT as the preferred methods. It aims to determine the capabilities and limitations of these techniques. For design, it discusses moving from stress-based to strain-based design to accommodate high strains. Near term priorities include validating strain-based design methods and developing guidance on material selection and welding for cross-country and offshore pipelines. The document also discusses how next generation technologies could reduce pipeline construction costs through methods like high strength pipe, advanced inspection, and higher design factors.

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    The document discusses pipeline inspection and design. For inspection, it describes automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) and phased array AUT as the preferred methods. It aims to determine the capabilities and limitations of these techniques. For design, it discusses moving from stress-based to strain-based design to accommodate high strains. Near term priorities include validating strain-based design methods and developing guidance on material selection and welding for cross-country and offshore pipelines. The document also discusses how next generation technologies could reduce pipeline construction costs through methods like high strength pipe, advanced inspection, and higher design factors.

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    The document discusses pipeline inspection and design. For inspection, it describes automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) and phased array AUT as the preferred methods. It aims to determine the capabilities and limitations of these techniques. For design, it discusses moving from stress-based to strain-based design to accommodate high strains. Near term priorities include validating strain-based design methods and developing guidance on material selection and welding for cross-country and offshore pipelines. The document also discusses how next generation technologies could reduce pipeline construction costs through methods like high strength pipe, advanced inspection, and higher design factors.

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    Pipe Line Girth Weld

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    The document discusses pipeline inspection and design. For inspection, it describes automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) and phased array AUT as the preferred methods. It aims to determine the capabilities and limitations of these techniques. For design, it discusses moving from stress-based to strain-based design to accommodate high strains. Near term priorities include validating strain-based design methods and developing guidance on material selection and welding for cross-country and offshore pipelines. The document also discusses how next generation technologies could reduce pipeline construction costs through methods like high strength pipe, advanced inspection, and higher design factors.

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    Pipeline Girth Weld Inspection

    Current Status
    • Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) is now recognized as the
    preferred inspection method for new pipelines.
    • AUT system performance is generally very good although
    there is uncertainty as to the actual performance (POD &
    Sizing Errors) of AUT.
    • Phased Array AUT Technology has been introduced in the
    last few years for pipeline inspection and appears to offer
    improved performance.
    • There is a need to determine the limits of AUT and Phased
    Array AUT (particularly for larger wall thickness pipes) to
    verify fitness-for-service design methods and ECAs
    Pipeline Girth Weld Inspection - R&D Priorities

    Near Term
    • Compare performance of AUT and Phased Array AUT NDE for
    pipeline girth weld inspection:
    – Probability of Detection
    – Sizing Errors
    Medium Term
    • Assess Performance of AUT and Phased Array AUT for heavy
    wall high pressure pipelines.
    Long Term
    • Extend and improve Phased Array AUT Technology
    Pipeline Design
    Current Status
    • The majority of pipeline design codes are based on stress based
    design methods.
    • Although conventional stress based design covers most pipeline
    applications, it does not cover the design of pipelines that may
    experience high strains in service.
    • High strains can occur in service due to ground movement, bending
    over an unsupported span and seismic loading. In such cases
    pipelines should be designed based on strain capacity.
    • Girth welds can be source of strain localization and can be a limiting
    factor in strain based design.
    Pipeline Design - R&D Priorities
    Near Term
    • Develop and validate ECA and strain based design
    methods for cross country and offshore pipelines.
    – Design Guidance (Material Selection, Welding
    Recommendations, Full Scale Validation)
    – ECA Guidance (Material Property
    Characterization, FFS Models)
    Medium Term
    • Incorporate strain based design methods with overall
    pipeline reliability methods.
    Summary
    • The cost of pipeline construction can be reduced through the
    adoption of next generation technologies.
    – High Strength Pipe
    – High Productivity Welding
    – Advanced Inspection Methods
    – Higher Design Factors and Operating Pressures
    • Maximum benefit obtained by adopting multiple parallel
    technologies simultaneously.
    • New Oil and Gas discoveries in remote geographically
    demanding regions will require the development of new
    improved design methods for pipelines.
    Pipeline defects:
    1.Tie-ins( Omniscan)
    2.Repair Welds ( Omniscan)
    3.CRA Clad pipes

    Tube Inspection:
    1.Pits –localized corrosion (MFL,
    2.Cracks (MFL,ECT
    3.Wall loss during in service condition. (ECT, IRIS,)

    Iris slow compare to ECT


    Non magnetized specimen then IRIS

    Eddy Current

    Magnetic Flux Leakage

    Remote Field

    IRIS Ultrasound
    What is a
    - Tie-ins
    - Repair Welds
    - CRA Clad Pipe
    Phased-array instrumentation evolution
    1994: Tomoscan FOCUS
    - 20kg, requires computer,
    - low data transfer

    2002: Omnsican PA
    – 5 kg, portable, stand-alone,high data transfert
    – Battery operated, modular
    – 1/3 selling
    – Designed based on users comments and expectations
    Disability of Conventional UT
    Ultrasonics
    􀀁 Conventional
    ultrasonics were
    considered, but
    requires the use of
    multiple angles
    􀀁 Difficult to use, high
    risk of errors
    􀀁 NWA decided to
    pursue ultrasonic
    phased-array…
    Ultrasonic phased-array
    Advantage:
    No need to remove
    paint and brake lines -HUGE TIME SAVINGS!

    Use of sector scan allows


    easy coverage of this area
    with only one probe.
    Notches implemented on
    test samples showed clear
    detection of notches
    PoD
    PoD performed with 20 NWA
    Level II technicians.
    8 samples with 33 notches -
    0.020 to 0.100 inch in size
    Supervised by Boeing and
    AANC
    90% confidence detection of
    0.060 mils crack
    Advantages of phased-array
    􀀁 No paint removal (huge time saving)
    􀀁 Sector scan imaging
    􀀁 Omniscan PA easy to operate
    􀀁 The smallest configuration of the Omniscan
    PA 16:16 is enough (economic)
    Omniscan product line:
    The Omniscan Family
    • Modular/multitechnology unit
    • 1 system 􀀁 all techniques (OMNI)
    • 6 different modules commercially available:
    􀀁 PA (16:128 phased array) + UT (1 channel)
    􀀁 PA 32:128
    􀀁 PA 16:16
    􀀁 ECA (Eddy current array)
    􀀁 ECT (Eddy current technique)
    􀀁 UT (2, 4 and 8 channels

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