Technical Toolboxes and Seikowave have partnered together to transform the
way pipeline owners, operators, and their select pipeline integrity service
vendors "Prove-Up" pipeline defects identified during ILI & routine
Inspections. Technical Toolboxes and Seikowave, Inc., a leading supplier of
Structured Light 3D technology, now offer a complete packaged solution of
hardware (the 3D Pit Gauge) and software (Image Processing & Integrated
Defect Assessment Software including FSS 1,2,3, ASME B31G, RSTRENG, etc.)
called the 3D Toolbox. The new solution is both faster and more cost-effective
than other solutions available on the market today.
Hazardous liquid and gas pipeline operators are increasingly responsible for
complying with the federal and state regulatory requirements to ensure that
field data gathering of pipe and corrosion defects are assessed properly after
in-line inspection runs, direct assessment or other maintenance activities. Yet
too often, companies are hired to use tools and technologies that do not meet
today's regulatory standards. Technicians that are qualified in some tasks, but
not experienced in all phases of direct examination of corrosion, gouges, dents,
weld defects, cracks, wrinkle bends, SCC, construction defects, etc. have the
most problems. One critical requirement of this consists of a systematic
approach of gathering consistent defect data.
The innovative 3D Toolbox solution addresses the industry's needs for both
repeatable and more accurate defect measurements, analysis, and storage that
can comply with and exceed federal & state regulations and safety
requirements.
The 3D Toolbox requires no special ditch digging, and is rugged (even meeting
military grade specifications). It displays an average image footprint of one
square foot that has micron accuracy and is repeatable with no special training.
This solution can be easily transported, set up, and images can be captured and
processed in seconds. The 3D Toolbox will augment any customer's existing
prove-up tools with a single, reliable source for gathering and analyzing
pipeline integrity information for a fraction of the cost of traditional disparate
methods. This will help operators manage risk better, lower operating costs,
and improve overall pipeline performance.
"This solution will become the new standard in pipeline inspection prove-up
management," said Joe Pikas, Technical Toolboxes Vice President of Pipeline
Integrity. "3D Toolbox will radically change the way pipeline owners and
operators conduct business, respond to issues, and maintain regulatory
compliance. This product solves many of the issues the pipeline industry has
faced over the last decade by connecting people with the tools they need to
gather more quickly, accurately and repeatable pipeline defect data."
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline & Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), there are more than 2.5 million miles
of pipelines in the U.S. with about 3,000 pipeline operators. This represents a
massive potential market that can benefit from this new integrated
management solution.
Joe Summa, President & CEO of Technical Toolboxes said, "This 3D Toolbox
provides users with the ability to perform a complete analysis in the field or
make real-time pipeline defect data available to the central office, thus enabling
more cost-efficient field data collection and analysis. Personnel in the field will
be able to connect and update data from laptops, tablets, smart phones and
other portable devices."
"We are extremely pleased that Technical Toolboxes selects Seikowave's
Structured Light 3D technologies," said Matt Bellis, President of Seikowave.
"Technical Toolboxes is a well known, quality brand in the Energy Industry with
many not for profit research and new technology affiliations which have been
used to assist in the development and testing of this exciting technology in the
Energy Industry."
About Technical Toolboxes www.TechnicalToolboxes.com
Technical Toolboxes Inc. (TTI) is a provider of integrated energy midstream
software solutions, consulting services, and training for engineering and
technical professionals. The integrated Toolbox software products developed by
TTI provide companies with engineering productivity tools used for
standardization and training of their engineering and technical professionals.
Technical Toolboxes is also the strategic marketing partner of the Pipeline
Research Council International (PRCI) and markets their technical pipeline
research reports and software.
About Seikowave www.Seikowave.com
Seikowave is a provider of 3D imaging systems and analysis software. We live
in a three-dimensional world, and our ability to make accurate measurements
of these dimensions is critical to a wide variety of applications that is as diverse
as measuring parts for automobiles, inspecting pipelines, even direct
examination of teeth for dental restoration, along with many others. With
measurement capabilities from microns to meters, chances are we have a
solution for you.