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PfiNDE uses a systematic approach to pipeline integrity examinations. Our inspections are performed to written procedures and are thoroughly documented. Reports are generated from the collected data which are then reviewed 100% by management prior to being posted to clients. Our reports are generated quickly in the field facilitated by “mobile offices” fitted in the inspector’s vehicle. Our unique reports are specially designed to present the inspection results in an easy to understand format. Reports are easily accessed by clients over the internet using password protected accounts.
The company got its start because we have the best method to evaluate longitudinal seam welds. We use our proprietary UT technique, FAST™ UT, on those anomalies. FAST™ UT has enormous advantages over traditional UT and even the newer techniques such as Phased Array for inside diameter connected flaws. Positive experience on long seams with several pipeline operators led us to other types of anomaly excavations.
For each type of anomaly, we will recommend the best approach for inspection. The best approach is not always the one with the fancy equipment, but when needed our Advanced Technology group has expertise, personnel and equipment for all of the latest techniques. Among the latest techniques in the Advanced Technology group are:
- Phased Array UT
- TOFD
- Semi automated FAST™ UT
- Automated UT for long seam examinations
- Multi-channel UT with FAST™ and TOFD
Serious pipeline defects may be from deep cracks in longitudinal welds, corrosion, SCC and third party damage. Non-injurious anomalies may be found more frequently than the serious defects. FAST™ UT is far more reliable than shear wave UT for sorting out the serious indications from the minor anomalies. Once characterized, FAST™ UT can also reliably size the flaws whether ID or OD connected.
FAST™ UT has been used to reliably size for through wall extent:
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