TPT May 2011

T echnology U pdate

Girth weld scanning

developed in collaboration with industry experts and provides a robust and versatile platform for overland pipeline ultrasonic inspection. The scanner accommodates pipe diameters from 6" to flat, and its propulsion is fully automated but may also be manually propelled, if necessary. The TD Pipe-Runner is suitable for the zonal discrimination technique of weld evaluation

using a combination of phased array and time of flight diffraction. The TD Pipe-Runner utilises the latest AGR technology, using the TD Focus Scan with built in motor drive capability. AGR Field Operations – UK

AGR Field Operations, UK, has launched a new girth weld scanning system for pipelines. The TD Pipe-Runner was

Fax: +44 1606 591253 Email: utsales@agr.com Website: www.agr.com

The TD Pipe-Runner

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