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2. INTRODUCTION
3. PURPOSE OF DOCUMENT
4. PROJECT OVERVIEW
5. APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
6. SCOPE OF WORK
7. IN-LINE INSPECTION PROJECT SYSTEM SELECTION:
7.1 General
When selecting an in line inspection system, the in-line inspection system capabilities
and pipeline characteristics (design and operational specification) must be taken into
account.
The process of selecting an in-line inspection system requires:
Characteristics of the pipeline that shall be provided for assessing the compatibility
of the in-line inspection system with the inspection goals and objectives include:
1. Physical properties of the pipeline section, such as length, diameter, wall
thickness, valves, bends, known physical restrictions, openings, launchers and
receivers, etc.
2. Characteristics of the fluid such as type and composition, chemical properties
(e.g. corrosivity), flow rate, temperature, pressure, and cleanliness of the
pipeline.
For two-way flow, such as in storage operations, upstream and downstream flow
directions should be clearly defined.
The service provider shall define the constraints under which the in-line
inspection tool will operate, such as:
a. Restrictions on temperature, pressure, minimum bend or elbow radii.
b. Minimum spacing of bends or elbows to each other.
c. Maximum and minimum velocities.
d. Minimum and maximum wall thickness.
e. Any known product characteristics that would limit or preclude a successful
inspection.
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Tool weight and overall length.
g. Special launching and receiving constraints especially for launching and
receiving facilities.
h. Requirements for check valve positions.
i. Minimum bore requirements and drives cups compression.
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Anticipated run length and any concomitant limitations on battery life, data
storage capacity and/or mechanical wears.
7.4 SELECTION OF AN IN-LINE INSPECTION SYSTEM:
Typically, the service provider will recommend an in-line inspection system based on
the operators goals and objectives. Before making a recommendation, the service
provider shall evaluate and make available to the operator:
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Expected performance of the in-line inspection system with regard to detection,
identification, sizing, locating, and coverage capabilities for the anomalies of
interest and pipe- line to be inspected.
b. Physical characteristics of the in-line inspection tool, including its size, weight,
and environmental limitations.
c. Reporting requirements.
d. Operational reliability of the tool (history, operational success, etc.).
e. Performance on other types of anomalies other than those of interest.
Classification capability:
The ILI tool should be able to differentiate the targeted defect type from other types
of anomalies.
Requirements for defect assessment: Results of ILI must be adequate for the
expected defect assessment algorithm.
Mechanical characteristics of the pipe including but not limited to steel grade,
type of welds, length, internal diameters, elevation profiles and any other
restrictions like bends, valves, and tees should be specified.
Launchers and receivers should be reviewed for suitability due to the variability
in the geometry of the ILI tool.