Bend Detection
Ensure that inspection (smart) pigs can pass through a pipeline unhindered
How INGU Pipers® Work for Bend Detection
In pipeline pigging, the bend radius is crucial. It directly affects the ability of an inspection (smart) pig to smoothly navigate through bends in the pipeline. A larger bend radius generally allows for easier passage of the pig, especially for longer or more complex pig designs, and prevents potential damage or getting stuck in tight bends. A bend radius that is too small can significantly hinder smart pigging operations and may require adjustments to the pipeline.
Pipers® can be combined with soft cleaning pigs that are able to navigate tight bends. These Pipers® instrumented cleaning pigs have the ability to detect and quantify bends with an angle larger than 10 degrees and a radius smaller than 10D. The detected bends are tabulated with the in-pipe distance, angle in degrees, direction, and radius. Detected bends with a radius greater than or equal to 10D are labeled as ≥10D and the resolution on the bend angle is ±10%.
Advantages of Using Pipers® for Bend Detection
Small bend radii can lead to increased pressure drop, potential pig damage, and may require specialized pig designs with higher flexibility to navigate the tight curves.
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Visualized insights
The bend locations can be presented in the INGU Interactive Pipeline Viewer and the pipe tally including the bend angles, radii, and direction can be downloaded.
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Non-intrusive inspection
Pipers® do not require any modifications to your pipeline or interruptions of your pipeline operation, making the inspection process seamless and non-intrusive.
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Accurate bend qualification
Pipers® can determine bend angles with ±10% resolution and bend radii ±0.5D.
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Comprehensive data analysis
Our AI-powered data analytics deliver precise and reliable results, transforming raw sensor data into meaningful insights for proactive maintenance.
Applications in High Consequence Areas
Leak detection is especially crucial in high consequence areas such as river crossings, road crossings, and pipelines passing through or under lakes or cities. In these sensitive environments, even minor leaks can lead to significant environmental damage and regulatory penalties. Pipers® provide the reliable and accurate detection needed to safeguard these areas. Their ability to pinpoint leaks ensures that repairs can be made quickly and efficiently, minimizing any potential impact. At INGU, we are committed to enhancing pipeline safety and reliability. By integrating advanced sensor technology with AI-driven analytics and user-friendly visualization tools, we provide pipeline operators with the insights they need to maintain the integrity of their infrastructure. Choose INGU’s Pipers® for a smarter, safer approach to leak detection.
What else can INGU Pipers® do?
Leak Detection
Pipers® record all sounds while moving with the flow through the pipeline making them sensitive to even the smallest leaks.
Air/Gas Pocket Detection
Pipers® use an acoustic sensor to identify the unique data signatures of air/gas pockets within the pipeline.
Confirmation of Containment
Pipers® inspect the pipeline under operational conditions, making them an ideal tool to confirm containment without disrupting operations.
Deposit Inspection
Pipers® take 100 pressure measurements per second while moving through the pipeline allowing for accurate deposit localization.
Hydraulic Grade Line Inspection
Pipers® continuously measure the pressure providing a highly detailed method for determining the hydraulic grade line.
Magnetic Inspection
Pipers® serve as an in-between solution between hydrostatic testing and conventional in-line inspection tools (i.e. smart pigs), helping operators keep their pipelines safe.
Magnetic Feature Detection
Pipers® measure the magnetic flux density in a pipeline allowing for the localization of any metallic fittings and casings in a non-metallic pipeline.
Hot Tap Detection
Hot taps, particularly illegal ones, pose significant risks to pipeline integrity, safety, and operational efficiency.
Bend Detection
When combined with off-the-shelf cleaning pigs, Pipers® provide the bend angle, radius, and direction.
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Ensure Pipeline Safety & Efficiency with INGU Pipers®
Trust INGU’s Pipers® for pipeline inspection under operational conditions, safeguarding your pipeline’s integrity and optimizing its performance.
INGU’s Pipers® in-line inspection solution offers an efficient and economic way to safeguard your pipeline’s integrity and fostering optimized performance. The Pipers® technology provides operators full insight in all pipeline assets under all conditions allowing them to make well informed decisions to keep their pipelines safe and efficient.
