Pipeline Inspection Using smartCAT™
The smartCAT™ patented, inspection equipment allows the rapid non-intrusive assessment of the condition of metallic pipes.
Using high flux magnetic technology along with proximity, distance and azimuth sensors both internal and external defects are identified and measured and their location fixed.
The process involves scanning the pipe along its length in 'slices' with the tool being indexed around the circumference after each scan.
The data is sent via bluetooth technology to a hand held PDA for onward transmission to the AESL servers from anywhere in the world!
Operation of the smartCAT™ is carried out on-site by a two man team.
The smartCAT™ indexed feature allows the full circumference to be scanned with the angular position being recorded for each 'slice' from the azimuth. The software utilises the azimuth data to re-construct full circumference as one 'picture'. Sensors are equi-spaced at Xmm circumferentially and scanning triggered very Xmm.
Using software the data is downloaded from the smartCAT™ to the AESL servers for a 'initial analysis' to allow any identified major defects or anomalies to be considered before the technicians leave site.
The client can then be informed of any potential immediate problems so that corrective action can be taken.
smartCAT™ SPECIFICATION:
- For pipe diameters over 12inch
- Magnetic circuit 48V
- Data capture unit 7.2v
- Data transfer by Bluetooth / RS232 cable
- Internally powered 7.2 to 12v
- Operating current - <180 mA
- Data collection matrix - 3mm longitudinal x 12mm circumferentially
- Data acquisition and storage (on board) - 12" = 19Km / 24" = 10Km / 30" = 8.5Km
- Location recording - distance wheel and azimuth
- Weight - 32kgs
