TPT March 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y

Intensity Viewer provides a ‘heat map’ visualisation of pipe flaws

“We’re constantly looking for ways to make our clients’ jobs easier and more efficient,” said Matt Rutledge, vice-president/general manager of Scan Systems. “This visualisation provides the most information in the most intuitive way and ultimately makes for more accurate inspections and faster prove up.” When it comes to pipe inspection, a mistake or overlooked flaw can cost time andmoney.As part of Scan Systems’ PITCO M-series with ESP upgrade, the Intensity Viewer continues its tradition of innovating EMI inspection features to push the industry to reach new standards and expectations when it comes to inspecting pipe.

ONE of the toughest tasks for an EMI unit operator can be interpreting and locating the signal from a pipe flaw. Often flaws go under the radar due to the lack of “noise” they might cause in the signal. Having an alternative view of the data can be beneficial in determining a pipe’s exact condition. Scan Systems recognised the need for an easier way. The result was the creation of a simple, intuitive display that not only makes it easy to illustrate where pipe flaws are precisely located, but also provides additional information on the characteristics of the flaw. The solution to this task was to create a flat view of the pipe’s circumferential surface, and then apply a heat map-style interface to the data. It is referred to as the “Intensity Viewer”. This interface

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allows for flaws to show up more intensely than the surrounding surface, lowering the possibility of overlooking a flaw. This Intensity Viewer clearly shows the shape, placement and characteristic of flaws across the pipe’s surface and allows adjustment of the heat map to potentially assist in the calibration of pipe that generates a high level of noise.

Scan Systems – USA Email: mattr@scansystems.com Website: www.scansystems.com

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