In-Line Inspection

The SMARTCORR® MFL tools are available from 6″-56″ in size and are consistent with high resolution, and high accuracy. In addition to finding areas of pitting or corrosion, SMARTCORR® MFL tools can serve to identify axial gouges, circumferential gouges, axial and circumferential grooves, scratches, cracks, or welding anomalies.

The ability of this technology to work in either liquid or gas pipelines and with a wide range of pipe thicknesses makes it a popular choice for inspections. Other advantages of using SMARTCORR® MFL pipeline inspection services and tools include:

• Advanced software that enables automated artificial intelligence data analysis, providing highly accurate results
• High-speed tools run quickly without compromising data accuracy
• Immediate verification of data onsite, without the need for extensive and time-consuming analysis
• Customization that enables the technology to be used with multiple diameters as well as high-pressure lines and high-velocity medium
• MFL tools can be combined with other inspection technologies to save time and reduce the number of tool runs required
• Preliminary report and final report can be done within 30 days maximum
• Cooperate with customers with their most challenging project to find the most cost effective and efficient solution for customers

When used to inspect a pipeline, in-line inspection tools provided by SMARTCORR® deliver exceptional performance in terms of accuracy, reliability, repeatability, and highest speed in the industry.

How to Choose the Right ILI Method for Your Pipeline

Although magnetic flux leakage is one of the most effective forms of in-line inspection, it’s not the only one. There’s also ultrasonic testing (UL), EMAT, and caliper/geometry tools. UT can provide direct pipe wall thickness measurement but requires a liquid medium. EMAT can detect stress corrosion cracking as well as fatigue cracks without requiring liquid, while caliper/geometry tools can identify dents and deformation.

The right ILI technology for the pipeline depends on the primary threat, whether it’s corrosion, cracking, or deformation. Other considerations include the pipeline medium, pipe diameter, and operational constraints. SMARTCORR’s precision MFL tools use AI-powered automated data analysis to help distinguish between internal and external defects. They also feature titanium alloy support wheels designed to navigate challenging pipeline geometries without causing damage. These features make our MFL tools a great choice for pipeline operators who need to reliably detect internal and external metal loss due to corrosion without taking infrastructure offline.

• Straight support structure of a flexible steel brush, integrated with cups
• A flexible steel brush can effectively protect the pipe coating
• The Titanium alloy, double supporting wheel solves the problem of the high strength and low weight requirement
• The Second section with IOOD sensors can support the body of the tool which has higher reliability

Every Defect Your MFL In-Line Inspection Tool Can Find — From Pitting to Weld Anomalies

Our lineup of MFL inspection tools can detect:

• Pitting corrosion
• General metal loss
• Gouges
• Grooves
• Cracks
• Weld Anomalies

This covers the integrity threats defined in ASME B31.8S threat categories. Our technology uses a secondary Direct Magnetic Response (DMR) sensor array for distinguishing internal and external features. The high-resolution MFL technology found in our equipment also provides accurate detection and sizing of internal and external metal loss. Operators can be certain that our tools provide exceptional performance in detection probability and identification probability, the critical performance metrics defined in API 1163.

How to Match Your Inspection Method to Operating Conditions

SMARTCORR’s ILI team has the expertise and experience to perform pre-run engineering assessments to identify pipeline constraints. Features such as bend radius, tee configurations, reduced-bore valves, and internal coatings can impact a tool’s navigability. With more than 5,000 km of inspection experience across diverse global pipeline systems, our team has the knowledge to recommend the right tool configuration for your needs.

With more than 20 years of experience and more than 5,000 kilometers of pipeline inspected, SMARTCORR® has the expertise to provide you with the right equipment for monitoring your infrastructure. Our solutions deliver all the performance and dependability to help you get all the benefits of inline inspection vs. corrosion coupon monitoring.

We’re your single-source pipeline integrity partner, offering equipment and expertise to ensure the dependability and performance of your infrastructure. Working with us means you can benefit from our health and safety excellence as well as our quality management capabilities. With our global field teams providing ongoing support, you can have peace of mind. To learn more about all the pipeline inspection tools we have to offer, reach out and speak with a member of our team today.