Pipe inspection
US10989693B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/0208
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The subject matter of this specification can be embodied in, among other things, a method that includes providing a first pipe having a first leading end and a first trailing end, providing a second pipe having a second leading end and a second trailing end, abutting at least a portion of the second leading end to at least a portion of the first trailing end to define a pipe abutment zone comprising a portion of the first pipe measured longitudinally from the first trailing end and a portion of the second pipe measured longitudinally from the second leading end, conveying the first and second pipe past an inspection device, inspecting by the inspection device a first portion of the pipe abutment zone and a second portion of the pipe abutment zone, and providing defect data that describes defects detected within the first portion and the second portion.
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