We have released today version 2.1 of Pipecheck, our single software platform
for pipeline corrosion and mechanical damage assessment, developed for
pipeline operators and NDT service companies.
According to product manager Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie "With this release, we
continue to target the O&G market, but the new functionalities will be particularly
interesting for refineries, as they make pipeline inspection possible despite the
presence of complex elements such as valves or welds."
ILI correlation functionality
"The idea to develop an ILI correlation functionality emerged from our will to find
a solution to the dilemma that pipeline operators face on an ongoing basis",
explained Lavoie. "They have to do what is required to guarantee public safety,
but they also need to weigh in the economic impact of digging areas where no
repairs are needed after all," he said.
Service companies spend a lot of time trying to correlate data between ILI pigs
and pit gauges (or any other direct assessment tool) to qualify the tool
performance. Consequently, Creaform implemented a visual interface to perform
in-line-inspection correlation with the data acquired by its Handyscan 3D. User
interface has been completely optimized to compare depths, lengths, width and
even burst pressure.
Enhanced virtual pit gauge
To ensure a high level of accuracy, Creaform has developed a measuring tool
comparable to a real pit gauge. This tool is often called "virtual pit gauge". With
Pipecheck 2.1, Creaform extends the capabilities of its tool by implementing
intelligence to manage depths measurements near welds, valves, floor or any
kind of obstacles.
Internal surfaces analysis tool
Numerous clients use coupons to assess internal corrosion on the entire
network. A short piece of pipeline is used to extrapolate the internal corrosion
on pressure vessels or several kilometers of ducts. Complementary analyses can
also carried out on sample sections.
Pipecheck Workshop at the ASNT Annual Conference 2013 (Creaform booth: 431)
Product Manager Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie and NDT Business Development
Manager Pierre-Hugues Allard will be hosting a workshop on Monday November
4th, along the ASNT 2013. Detailed presentation of the new functionalities,
hands-on practice, live demo and advice from our experts await you. You can
also come and meet with our experts at booth # 431. Stay tuned for more
details!
for pipeline corrosion and mechanical damage assessment, developed for
pipeline operators and NDT service companies.
According to product manager Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie "With this release, we
continue to target the O&G market, but the new functionalities will be particularly
interesting for refineries, as they make pipeline inspection possible despite the
presence of complex elements such as valves or welds."
ILI correlation functionality
"The idea to develop an ILI correlation functionality emerged from our will to find
a solution to the dilemma that pipeline operators face on an ongoing basis",
explained Lavoie. "They have to do what is required to guarantee public safety,
but they also need to weigh in the economic impact of digging areas where no
repairs are needed after all," he said.
Service companies spend a lot of time trying to correlate data between ILI pigs
and pit gauges (or any other direct assessment tool) to qualify the tool
performance. Consequently, Creaform implemented a visual interface to perform
in-line-inspection correlation with the data acquired by its Handyscan 3D. User
interface has been completely optimized to compare depths, lengths, width and
even burst pressure.
Enhanced virtual pit gauge
To ensure a high level of accuracy, Creaform has developed a measuring tool
comparable to a real pit gauge. This tool is often called "virtual pit gauge". With
Pipecheck 2.1, Creaform extends the capabilities of its tool by implementing
intelligence to manage depths measurements near welds, valves, floor or any
kind of obstacles.
Internal surfaces analysis tool
Numerous clients use coupons to assess internal corrosion on the entire
network. A short piece of pipeline is used to extrapolate the internal corrosion
on pressure vessels or several kilometers of ducts. Complementary analyses can
also carried out on sample sections.
Pipecheck Workshop at the ASNT Annual Conference 2013 (Creaform booth: 431)
Product Manager Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie and NDT Business Development
Manager Pierre-Hugues Allard will be hosting a workshop on Monday November
4th, along the ASNT 2013. Detailed presentation of the new functionalities,
hands-on practice, live demo and advice from our experts await you. You can
also come and meet with our experts at booth # 431. Stay tuned for more
details!
