Understanding Pipeline Long Range

Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing

&
Interpretation of Results
 Understanding Pipeline Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing
& Interpretation of Results

Why: Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic This course is designed for operating company
(LRGWU) testing equipment and results have personnel who are interested in the technology and
improved greatly in the last two years. Pipeline may wish to utilize the technology in the future. A
owner/operators and integrity managers of second day will be specifically allocated to
processing facilities now have new options for familiarization with the equipment including
assessing piping. New pipeline integrity regulations standard equipment checks, calibration, signal
allow pipeline owner/operators to utilize a recognition, analyzing the data and what to expect
combination of new technologies (Direct in a final report.
Assessment) that provide alternatives to
Hydrostatic testing or expensive upgrades for
inspection purposes. LRGWU has been used in
integrity management programs and can provide
assessments acceptable to OPS when properly
applied. LRGWU also offers cost saving options for
inspections related to process safety management
in refineries and chemical plants.

However, emerging technologies have limitations

and advantages which must be understood before
applying these advanced techniques. LRGWU is a
newly accepted method for evaluating insulated
pipes, cased sections, road crossings, compressor
station piping, buried pipelines, tank dike piping and
most piping systems which are difficult to access
and which in the past could not be inspected
economically.

The following short-course is being offered to

This course is not intended to teach the student
operators involved in static equipment inspection
how to use the equipment or become a certified
such as Pipeline Operators, Refinery Inspection
operator but will provide information relative to
Managers, Petrochemical Inspection Managers,
selecting a qualified vendor and planning
Offshore Platform and Offshore Top-Side Platform
successful projects where LRGWU will be used.
Inspectors whom manage and want to improve
their integrity management programs.
Courses and certifications are available for those
whom would potentially be interested in operating
“Understanding Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing &
the equipment.
Interpretation of Results” is a two day course which
will (1) provide a basic understanding of how the
Where: Technical Toolboxes, Inc. offices
technology works, (2) summarize the techniques'
located at 3801 Kirby Drive, Suite 501,
benefits and limitations, (3) summarize the steps
Houston, TX 77098. Inside Loop 610 close
involved in using the tool properly, (4) demonstrate
to the intersection of I59 and Kirby (map
how the tool is used in the field, (5) overview of
to be provided).
interpretation principals, what to look for, how to
select a qualified vendor, and a review of various
Price: $1,350.00 per person.
case studies to assist in understanding the
successful application of this technique.
 Understanding Pipeline Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing
& Interpretation of Results

Sponsors & Instructor: Technical Toolboxes, Inc. 1:30 Characteristics of Guided Waves
as strategic marketing partner of the Pipeline 2:30 Procedures and Conditions
Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI) is 3:15 Break
sponsoring the event. PRCI is the organization 3:30 Principals of Interpretation
responsible for the funding and development of the 4:40 Focusing Guided Waves
Guided Wave technology. Scott Lebsack is the 5:00 Adjourn
instructor. He has been using the technology since
its introduction in the US and directed a three year Day 2 - Morning
research program sponsored by the DoT to
advance the technology specifically for pipeline 8:00 In transit to Demonstrations
applications. 9:00 Demo # 1 TBD
11:00 Demo # 2 TBD
Terms and Conditions: One registration is
required per person. Upon receipt of your 12:00 Noon Lunch (Schedule and plans according
registration an invoice will be generated for to demonstration schedule)
payment. Payment is due 30 days from receipt. ½
of the course fee will be refunded provided written 1:00 Return to Classroom
cancellation is received within 48 hours of the 1:20 Review, questions and course comments
course start. 4:30 Course Review Quiz
5:00 AdjournDay 2
Day Program
Guided Wave Lab Demo Agenda
Understanding the use of Long Range Guided (Subject to Equipment Availability)
Waves and Inspection Data Course Schedule
Equipment review and set-up procedures
Day 1 - Morning
Review each component of the system
8:00 Introduction & Course Overview 1. Explain its use or purpose
8:20 Corrosion and its Detection 2. Explain field procedures for trouble
9:00 Introduction to Guided Waves shooting, work abounds if any, and effect if
9:20 Break it malfunctions
9:30 Introduction to Guided Waves con't. a. Power supply
10:00 Guided Wave Equipment b. PCMCIA interface and card (Teletest only)
10:45 Review & Questions c. Fixed collars and modular collars
d. Transducer modules
12:00 Noon - Lunch Break 3. Capacitance checks and cable checks
4. When to change a transducer or module

Software set-up parameters

1. Go through step by step

procedure for setting up a
shot
2. Selecting frequency,
etc.
Test Shot Demos
 Understanding Pipeline Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing
1. Demo a test shot and present data relative
to the test pipe.
2. Have students measure the distances from
the collar to the pipe features
3. Demonstrate measuring features on the
screen
Sample report review
Review the sample report; point out important
aspects, iso's, pictures, location descriptions,
defect descriptions and verifications
Return to Classroom in Houston
Review, questions and course improvement
discussion
Adjourn
End of training
Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing on Above
Ground and Buried Pipelines
The low frequency ultrasonic guided wave
inspection technique has been developed for the
rapid survey of piping systems for the detection of
both internal and external corrosion or erosion
features. The principal advantage is that long
lengths, 100 feet or more in each direction may be
examined from a single setup location along a
buried pipeline and even more when inspecting
above ground pipe work.
As demonstrated in many technical documents
& Interpretation of Results
thickness measurements are inconsistent with a
low probability of detection. The Guided Wave
technology provides many benefits when compared
to conventional ultrasonic flaw detection
techniques. One (1) this technique inspects 100%
of the pipe body where as conventional techniques
inspect only a small percentage of the pipe wall.
The ability to inspect 100% of the pipe increases
the probability of detection which in turn gives
greater confidence in the systems integrity. Two (2)
is used to inspect piping which is difficult to access
such as road crossings but more importantly where
access to the pipe is cost prohibitive.
The Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic
Technology is a proven method for evaluating:
Insulated Pipe in Refineries, Petrochemical
Plants & Offshore Topsides
Offshore Pipeline Risers (Particularly the
Splash Zone)
Pipe Road Crossings within refineries or
along transmission pipelines
Pipeline Road Crossings which are
identified has having shorted
casings
Non-Piggable Pipelines in Compressor or
Pump Stations
Loading lines and associated pipe work
within terminals
Pipe crossing through tank dykes or within
tank farms
Above Ground or Buried Production
Gathering Systems
Soil / Air Interfaces on risers in plants
River Crossings or Overhead Bridged
Crossings
Non-piggable pipelines or as part of the
ECDA Methodology
As part of the Internal Corrosion
Direct Assessment
Methodology
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Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing
&
Interpretation of Results
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Technical Toolboxes
3801 Kirby Drive, Suite 520
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