NDT pipeline inspection for Oil and Gas industry

NDT pipeline inspection for Oil and Gas industry

The Safest NDT Solutions for Pipeline Integrity Assessment

THE ULTIMATE 3D SCANNING SOLUTIONS FOR SURFACE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

The New VXintegrity software platform: Surface Damage Assessment Modernized


When pipeline operators look for an NDT service company, technology and quality of non-destructive testing services are key. In particular NDT technologies must help technicians perform inspections efficiently, without compromising on accuracy and highly reliable results.

Creaform has the most trusted NDT 3D scanning technology solutions for corrosion, denting (mechanical damage), and wrinkle analyses. Thanks to its 3D scanner bundle with VXintegrity – Pipeline software, service companies and pipeline operators can stick to planned budgets and timelines—all while ensuring pipeline integrity and public safety.

This unique 3D scanning technology and innovative software solution goes beyond standards and active regulations, offering fast field deployment, user-independent results, versatile geometry analysis, easy reporting, and a complete 3D visualization of internal and external surfaces.




Scanners

CREAFORM’s 3D SCANNER BUNDLE WITH VXINTEGRITY – PIPELINE SOFTWARE: PROVEN NDT TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BEST QUALITY OF SERVICE

HandySCAN 3D

THE MOST ACCURATE PIPELINE ASSESSMENTS WITH NDT 3D SCANNERS

As the standard for portable metrology-grade 3D scanners, the HandySCAN 3D delivers accurate and repeatable results in all work conditions, whether under direct sunlight or in harsh environments. Not only can service companies fully trust HandySCAN 3D’s reliable data but they can also count on its speed to take measurements, deliver results, and complete inspection quickly and efficiently. The HandySCAN 3D is your go-to NDT solution for pipeline inspections.

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HandySCAN 3D|MAX

THE ULTIMATE 3D SCANNER FOR SURFACE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

The MAX series offers the fastest and easiest 3D scanning experience for NDT technicians inspecting pipelines for various types of damage, particularly corrosion. The MAX series is designed for measuring large objects, offering fast, metrology-grade accuracy for objects up to 15 metres, while retaining fine detail capture on smaller areas, with up to 75% fewer targets needed.

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SOFTWARE

VXINTEGRITY – PIPELINE SOLUTION: YOUR BEST ALLY AT ALL STAGES OF YOUR PIPELINE INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

CORROSION

Unlike traditional pit gauges,VXintegrity – Pipeline has the capacity to measure both the internal corrosion (thanks to UT or interior 3D scanning if possible) and external corrosion (with 3D scanning) to get a complete 3D visualization of the damages for more detailed, in-depth analyses.

Scan - Corrosion
Analyse - Corrosion
Report - Corrosion
  • SCAN
  • ANALYSE
  • REPORT
  • High-resolution capture of all corroded areas
  • Fast surface acquisition to increase efficiency
  • Improved scanning performance for small features, such as pitting
  • Feature detection using real pipe geometry
  • Automatically applied interaction rules
  • Estimated burst pressure calculations
  • Enhanced virtual pit gauge capabilities near welds and obstacles
  • ASME Compliant: B31.G, B31.G modified, Effective Area
  • Excel report including worst-case profiles and predicted failure paths
  • Export to CSV available for further analysis
  • Mesh export available
  • Customizable pass/fail criteria
  • Snapshot tool for 3D reporting

DENTING (MECHANICAL DAMAGE)

VXintegrity – Pipeline Module provides key pipeline inspection functionalities, such as the automatic detection of the maximum depth, which can be difficult to find with traditional measurement methods, like pit gagues.

Scan - Denting
Analyze - Denting
Report - Denting
  • SCAN
  • ANALYSE
  • REPORT
  • High-resolution organized mesh file to enhance analysis capabilities
  • Fast measurements in any condition
  • Automatic maximum depth detection
  • Depth measurement using straight edge and pipe caliper
  • Strain-based analysis
  • Shoulder section available
  • ASME Compliant: B31.8R, Strain Analysis
  • Cross-section details (axial and circumferential)
  • CSV depth grid export
  • Mesh export available
  • Excel report with ovality measurements (diameter with caliper)

WRINKLE ANALYSIS

VXintegrity – Pipeline Module’s wrinkle analysis module is programmed to calculate the crest-to-trough depth of the ripple as well as the wavelength, circumferential extent, and diameter restriction—enhancing the quality of pipeline inspection analyses and reporting.

Scan - Wrinkle
Analyse - Wrinkle
Report - Wrinkle
  • SCAN
  • ANALYSE
  • REPORT
  • Fast and user-independent 360° measurements
  • Scanning multiple wrinkles simultaneously during a single acquisition
  • Crest-to-trough depth of deformations
  • Wavelength
  • Circumferential extent
  • Diameter restriction
  • Excel report with all standard information for wrinkle analysis

BURST PRESSURE LEVEL III SIMULATION

Creaform's burst pressure simulation generates a 3D visual report of the digitized surface. It calculates stress, displacement constraints, and burst pressure (with its location) based on triaxial strain analysis. This allows asset owners and service companies to clearly visualize the constraints and limits on their operating pipelines.

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  • Stress, strains, and triaxiality criteria analysis
    3D visual report of stress, strains, and triaxiality criteria constraints on the pipeline's digitized surface
  • Maximal pressure until explosion (burst pressure & localization)
    3D visualization of maximum burst pressures and their locations on the pipeline

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ADVANCED PIPELINE INSPECTION FUNCTIONALITIES

CORROSION IN MECHANICAL DAMAGE
Corrosion Assessment on Mechanical Damage

Being able to assess material loss depth from mechanical damage deformation is no longer an unattainable goal. Pipeline software is the one and only NDT solution on the market to offer unique and sophisticated tools able to extract corrosion depth inside a pipe’s mechanical damage.

ILI CORRELATION TOOL
Ili Correlation

In-line inspection (ILI) performance levels can be monitored in Pipeline by correlating pig data against pipeline 3D scanning and/or imported UT data. The interface has been optimized to compare the depth, length, and width of features in just one click. However, the more pipeline operators accumulate a significant amount of data, the more the correlation results are accurate. ILI determines, with more accuracy, which sites really need to be dug up, reducing the number of excavations necessary for direct assessment and repair.

PRESSURE VESSELS - LARGE DIAMETERS
PRESSURE VESSELS - LARGE DIAMETERS

Pipeline supports inspections of cylinders with diameters of up to 152 m. This enables inspection teams to assess large cylindrical components, such as pressure vessels and distillation columns. Take advantage of all the benefits found in Pipeline, including the virtual pit gauge, regardless of the size and diameters of the components to be evaluated.

MULTI-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES
Multi-resolution capabilities

Pipeline supports multiple resolution levels within an individual scan. The multi-resolution functionality allows users to increase the resolution in specific damage area during data acquisition. Users can even lower the acquisition resolution for the rest of the scan where there is no damage. By doing so, it is easier to carry out larger scans without compromising on the resolution where it matters. Moreover, the multiresolution capabilities, when optimized properly, improve the acquisition speed and reduce the file size for a better overall user experience.

Scanners Comparison

Which portable 3D scanner is right for you?

No matter what type of industrial 3D scanner you are looking for, Creaform has the widest breadth of 3D measurement technologies for any workflow or project. Easy to use, they deliver unmatched performance.

    Go!SCAN 3D scanner specs Go!SCAN 3D   HandySCAN 3D Black Series scanner specs HandySCAN 3D
BLACK Series
  HandySCAN 3D <br><span> MAX Series scanner specs HandySCAN 3D
MAX Series
Accuracy   Up to 0.050 mm(0.0020 in)   0.025 mm(0.0009 in)   0.075 mm(0.0030 in)
Color Acquisition   X    
Light Source   White light (99 stripes)   30 blue laser lines   38 blue laser lines
Scanning Area   390 x 390 mm(15.4 x 15.4 in)   310 x 350 mm(12.2 x 13.8 in)   1 x 1 m(3.3 x 3.3 ft)
Positioning Methods   Target/Texture   Target   Target
Weight   1.25 kg(2.7 lb)   0.94 kg(2.1 lb)   1.22 kg(2.7 lb)
Accreditation     ISO 17025   ISO 17025
Price   + +   + + +   + + +
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Accessories

Rugged field pack with wireless tablet

NDT PORTABLE WORKSTATION

This all-in-one transport case converts into a convenient portable workstation that is especially designed to optimize field efficiency with its rugged design and multi-terrain wheels.

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3D scanner external battery

3D scanner external battery

With up to 8 hours of autonomy, it facilitates data acquisition when power sources are not available. The external battery provides easier-than-ever access to confined spaces when combined with the HandySCAN 3D or Go!SCAN 3D.

 

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