PIPECARE - TFI and UT Inspection PDF
PIPECARE - TFI and UT Inspection PDF
PIPECARE - TFI and UT Inspection PDF
Longitudinal weld anomalies and narrow axial internal and external corrosion pose a serious integrity threat to
pipeline systems. Conventional MFL tools that apply the magnetic field in the axial direction do not provide
reliable detection and sizing of such anomalies. PIPECARE TFI tools apply the MFL technology in transverse
(circumferential) direction. The proven design and high magnetization of the TFI tools coupled with an extra-high
circumferential resolution, provides reliable detection and sizing of narrow longitudinally-oriented metal loss
anomalies.
PIPECARE TFI tools can be run as stand-alone tools or may be combined with other inspection technologies, such
as MFL, UT, geometry and mapping.
Tools of other sizes and higher performance specification are available upon request.
LOCATION ACCURACY
Axial position from closest weld at 90% certainty 0.15m
Accuracy of distance from pig trap valve at 90% certainty 0.2%
Accuracy of circumferential position at 90% certainty 10
IN-LINE INSPECTION AND
INTEGRITY SUPPORT SERVICES
UT INSPECTION
PIPECARE ultrasonic metal loss inspection tools work based on the direct measurement principle. This ensures
quantitative wall thickness measurements, superior detection and sizing of metal loss anomalies, laminations and
inclusions.
PIPECARE UT tools can be run as stand-alone tools or may be combined with other inspection technologies, such
as MFL, TFI, geometry and mapping.
PIPECARE UT TOOLS
Tool sizes 3 to 24
Pipeline product Liquids
Operating pressure range 0 to 120 barg
Operating temperature range -20 to 85 C
Wall thickness range 4 to 32 mm
Tool velocity range 0.2 2.0 m/sec
Min. pipeline bend radius 1.5D
Min. passage bore 80-85% of OD
Tools of other sizes and higher performance specification are available upon request.
DETECTION AND SIZING SPECIFICATIONS
LOCATION ACCURACY
PIPECARE Inspection Services Inc. | 109 - 4800 104 AVE SE Calgary, AB T2C 2H3
Web: www.pipecare.ca | Email: info@pipecare.ca | Phone: 403.700.3208