{"id":7788,"date":"2019-10-09T05:54:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T05:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/?p=7788"},"modified":"2019-10-09T05:54:45","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T05:54:45","slug":"field-proven-subsea-ct-scanners-the-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/index.php\/field-proven-subsea-ct-scanners-the-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Field-proven subsea CT scanners: the benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maintaining subsea pipelines is vital. It\nhelps to keep offshore operations safe, as well as aiding in compliance with\nlegal regulations. It\u2019s clear to see why maintenance is so important for this.\nThe use of accurate flow assurance<\/a>\nequipment is fundamental to this, as it is able to identify integrity issues\nand calculate the thickness of a subsea pipe wall. This is all done with\nminimal disruption to the operating pipelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, waterflood<\/a>\nmonitoring experts Tracerco highlight the problems with hotspot inspections\ncompared to a subsea CT scanner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotspot inspections <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In-line inspections aren\u2019t always feasible due to the issues that can arise in subsea pipeline maintenance. In this instance, operators may fall back on \u2018hotspot\u2019 inspections in localised areas. From this, more inspections can be carried out \u2014 but it isn\u2019t efficient nor cost-effective to do this. With a field-proven subsea CT scanner, operators do not have to waste time on these hotspot inspections. Instead, the software can find defects and inform the operator whether or not these issues are impacting the pipeline enough to push it out of its specified tolerance. With these issues accounted for, operators can then undertake a more detailed scan of that area, rather than extending the scanning scope blindly after hotspot inspections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technology for any coating <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another variable to consider is the pipe\u2019s coating. A field-proven subsea CT scanner using a non-intrusive method of scanning has the benefit of being able to work with any coating or covering the pipeline may have. One such subsea pipeline inspection scanner, Discovery, can scan for wall thickness in a number of different pipeline systems, from risers, piggyback lines, and pipe-in-pipe. The below shows how Discovery software does this in one, real-time scan: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lloyd\u2019s Register <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, having the assurance that comes\nwith a quality register is also beneficial! With third-party recognition from\nmaritime classification society Lloyd\u2019s, another benefit of using field-proven\nsubsea CT scanners such as Discovery is the wealth of experience and\nreliability it has already amassed. For example, with over 2,000 scans and\nnumerous accurate readings and findings in its repertoire, this scanner can\nsurely help operators in the industry the world over. Not only does\nimplementing such a scanner help save time, it also helps financially \u2014\noperators could see savings of up to 1\/3 on inspection campaigns by using a\nmore accurate method than traditional scanning or hotspot inspections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sources: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/blog.tracerco.com\/marketing\/subsea-pipeline-inspection-three-reasons-why-discovery-is-used-to-assess-asset-integrity<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n List <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maintaining subsea pipelines is vital. It helps to keep offshore operations safe, as well as aiding in compliance with legal regulations. 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