A non-destructive testing (NDT)Refers to a range of techniques and methods used to assess the integrity, quality, and properties of materials, components, or structures without causing damage… technique for detecting anomalies in a pipeline that involves introducing mechanical stressThe internal forces and pressures experienced by a pipeline as a result of various factors, including internal and external loads, operating conditions, and env… waves that propagate axially from a circumferentialAn event that occurs or is measured along the circumference of a pipeline. It implies the direction or orientation that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axi… array of low-frequency (LF) transducers placed around the pipeline at a fixed location.
- Hide NotesNOTE The wall thickness of the pipe serves as a wave guide, and the locations of anomalies are established by the timing of the arrival of a wave reflected from the anomalyAny irregularity, defect, or abnormal condition identified in a pipeline system that deviates from the expected or normal operating condition. Anomalies in pipe… back to the location of the emitting device.