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Record 1 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
  • Long-Distance Pipelines
DEF

The device or vehicle, also known as an intelligent or smart pig that uses a nondestructive testing technique to inspect the wall of a pipe.

CONT

Today, in-line inspection tools are used routinely to assess the integrity and fitness-for-purpose of high pressure pipelines. Ultrasound technology provides the means to obtain quantitative, highly accurate and reliable inspection data for pipelines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
  • Canalisations à grande distance
DEF

Dispositif ou véhicule, également appelé racleur intelligent, utilisé pour inspecter par l'intérieur, de façon non destructive la paroi d'une conduite.

CONT

Les outils d'inspection interne communément appelés «racleurs intelligents» ou «racleurs ingénieux» sont entraînés par l'écoulement du produit transporté dans la canalisation et, tout en se déplaçant, ils évaluent l'état de la paroi du pipeline.

Spanish

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