A dentA local change in pipe surface
contour caused by an external
force such as mechanical impact or rock impingement but is not accompanied by
loss of metal. can be in combination with a stressThe internal forces and pressures
experienced by a pipeline as a result of various factors, including internal and
external loads, operating conditions, and env…
concentrator in your pipeline.
In particular, unrestrained dents exposed to pressure cycles form a major threat since they
often lead to fatigueThe process where cracks develop and
propagate in a material under
cyclic loading or repeated stress over time. It is a type of fatigue failure that
occurs when… cracks. Whatever caused the dentA local change in pipe surface contour
caused by an external force such as mechanical impact or rock impingement but is not
accompanied by loss of metal. is most likely the cause of any coatingLiquid, liquefiable, or mastic
composition that, after application to a surface, is converted into a protective
adherent film. The coating serves as a barrier b… removal
experienced, so corrosionThe deterioration or degradation of a
pipeline caused by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment.
Corrosion is a significant concern as it ca… could be an issue
as well.
Traditional geometry inspectionThe systematic process of visually examining, testing, or
monitoring pipeline components to assess their condition, integrity, and compliance
with regulatory re… tools introduce a problem when it comes to
traditional geometry assessment: smoothing. Smoothing and approximation techniques have the
ability to alter the geometry data they’re attempting to inspect.
