Ensure that ideal flow remains unhindered in your pipelines
Tuberculation, a hard, rust-like deposit that accumulates primarily in cast-iron pipes, can cause long-term integrity issues, restricted flow, and discolored water. These issues may not be immediately noticeable due to the slow accumulation of corrosion that builds up with long-term use. Tuberculation can also increase water pumping costs and the distribution system’s pressure, while decreasing efficiency.
INGU’s Pipers® move with the flow through the pipeline and take 100 pressure measurements per second. Using this pressure data, Pipers® can create a detailed pressure profile for the entire pipeline.
The pressure profile consists of hydrostatic, pipeline, and operational pressure. By adjusting for hydrostatic and operational pressure, the hydraulic grade line can be determined and with that the level of build up in the pipeline.
Tuberculation in water distribution pipelines is caused by corrosion, which creates rough mounds on the inside of the pipes. These mounds significantly increase resistance, which reduces water flow and pressure, and can lead to water discoloration. Tuberculation also increases pumping costs and, over time, can compromise the structural integrity of the pipes.
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.
Pipers® record all sounds while moving with the flow through the pipeline making them sensitive to even the smallest leaks.
Pipers® use an acoustic sensor to identify the unique data signatures of air/gas pockets within the pipeline.
Pipers® inspect the pipeline under operational conditions, making them an ideal tool to confirm containment without disrupting operations.
Pipers® take 100 pressure measurements per second while moving through the pipeline allowing for accurate deposit localization.
Pipers® continuously measure the pressure providing a highly detailed method for determining the hydraulic grade line.
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.
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 taps, particularly illegal ones, pose significant risks to pipeline integrity, safety, and operational efficiency.
When combined with off-the-shelf cleaning pigs, Pipers® provide the bend angle, radius, and direction.
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.
Steven is a Venture Principal with Chevron Technology Ventures on the Core Venture Fund investment team. Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) was launched in 1999 to identify and integrate externally developed technologies and new business solutions with the potential to enhance the way Chevron produces and delivers affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy now and into the future. Its Core Venture Fund invests in technologies that have the potential to add efficiencies to Chevron’s core business in the areas of operational enhancement, digitalization, and lower-carbon operations.
Steven has 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, 10 with Chevron. He has held various assignments in both upstream and downstream, beginning his career in Liquefied Natural Gas Technology Development before transferring to the El Segundo Refinery as a Process Engineer supporting naphtha and gas oil hydrotreaters and then working as a Process Automation Engineer specializing in Safety Systems. Prior to becoming a Venture Principal, Steven first joined Chevron Technology Ventures in 2019 as a Decision Analysis Advisor, supporting projects across the technology portfolio and ensuring high decision quality around development and deployment of externally developed technologies. Prior to joining Chevron, he worked for Baker Hughes Incorporated and ExxonMobil Chemical Company.
Steven holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Science in Data Science, both from Rice University in Houston, TX.
Steve Bolze recently launched Standish Spring Investments to support founders scaling early and growth stage organizations that support the energy transition.
Prior to launching Standish Spring Investments, Steve was a senior managing director and head of infrastructure portfolio operations and asset management for Blackstone’s dedicated infrastructure business. He was one of the founding partners of Blackstone’s infrastructure investment fund, valued at more than $25 billion currently, and partnered with portfolio company CEOs to drive key value creation initiatives.
Before joining Blackstone, Steve had a nearly 25-year career at General Electric, during which time he successfully led several of the company’s largest businesses. In his last role as President and CEO of GE Power and Water, he oversaw the company’s $28 billion power generation and renewables business, operating in over 140 countries with 52,000 employees; at the time its technology helped provide more than one-quarter of the world’s electricity.
George is co-founder and managing partner of Energy Innovation Capital, a capital provider to energy innovators. George is an experienced venture capital investor, having co-founded three corporate venture capital groups: Chevron Technology Ventures, ConocoPhillips Technology Ventures Investments and Energy Technology Ventures. He previously worked in Exploration & Production leadership roles at Chevron and is an active member of AAPG, SEG, and SPE. George holds an MBA from Tulane University, a M.S. in Geology from the University of Kansas and a B.S. in Earth Sciences from the University of New Orleans.