Ultrasonic or MFL inspection: which technology is better for you?
Pipeline & Gas Journal › Vol. 230 Nbr. 10, October 2003
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Ultrasonic or MFL inspection: which technology is better for you?
The pipeline operator can make an informed choice as to which inspection technology to use--UT or MFL--in part by using assessment information provided in this article. GE Power Systems, Oil and Gas, PII Pipeline Solutions (PII) has more than 35 years experience in pipeline inspection using high resolution techniques and, as such, offers the industry an authoritative view of both MFL and UT technologies.
Listed here are discussions about several factors ranging from pipeline features and typical defects to operating conditions of a pipeline. The benefits of using each type of technology are outlined. Both ultrasonic (UT) and magnetic (MFL) are good inspection technologies and are available in the full range of popular pipeline diameters. Both MFL and LT techniques offer benefits for pipeline inspection projects. Taking pipeline features and defect types into account, each technology has its strong points, and the choice of tool depends to a large ex...See the full content of this document
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