Pipeline Integrity Inspections (PLI)

Loenbro Inspection’s Pipeline Integrity program helps pipeline owners to ensure environmentally safe operations and comply with regulations.

Services / Inspection / Pipeline Integrity Management

ILI VERIFICATIONS USING OUR EXPERIENCED EXPERTS

Loenbro’s NDT technicians have many years of experience with ILI verifications on common smart-pigs (UT and MFL). Our technicians are specifically trained and tested to prove their proficiency and accuracy in these assessments and constantly seek the most modern and accurate methods for inspection. Our most utilized inspection services include:
  • Phased Array Ultrasonics

  • Full Matrix Capture / Total Focusing Method

  • Laser Profilometry Using the Creaform HandyScan

  • Digital Pit-Gauging

  • Ultrasonic Thickness Testing

  • Magnetic Particle Testing

  • Detailed reporting is provided, which is customizable to meet your needs.

CONSISTENCY & EFFICIENCY IN EVALUATIONS ALONG WITH RELIABLE RESULTS

Loenbro’s PC-2 Procedure was developed specifically for ILI verifications. Our technicians are well equipped and experience to evaluate all common pipeline anomalies, including but not limited to:
  • Long Seam Defects (ERW Weld Inspections)

  • Cracking – Including HIC/Step-Wise Cracking

  • Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC)

  • Corrosion

  • Erosion

  • Pitting

  • Dents

  • Gouges

  • Kinks / Ripples

  • Base Metal Discontinuities (Surface Laps, Slivers, etc.)

TFM IMAGE FROM CRACKING IN A LONG SEAM

TFM IMAGE OF SEAM UNDERTRIM

PAUT IMAGE OF AN INTERNAL BLISTER