Pipeline condition detecting apparatus and method
US9976986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N27/82
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an apparatus and method for detecting the condition of a pipeline wall and analysis and estimate of the life of the pipeline by using an apparatus mounted externally of the pipeline and provided to be moved about and/or along at least a portion of the same. The apparatus includes at least one sensor array which includes a plurality of sensors axially offset to provide data for analysis and identification of pipeline defects.
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