IP Pipeline Technology's success in low flow inspection project

By Martin Shen/Shen Zelin, IP Pipeline Technology

Leading pipeline inspection service provider, IP Pipeline Technology, is delighted to announce the successful completion of a pivotal In-Line inspection Project for PipeChina. The project, spanning approximately 45.8 kilometers from the Haiyan Distribution Station to the border of Zhejiang and Shanghai, marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to excellence.

In close collaboration with PipeChina, IP Pipeline Technology executed operations in two distinct inspection segments. The first segment covered the Haiyan Distribution Station to the Zhejiang-Shanghai Connection Station, spanning approximately 43.6km. The second segment extended from the Zhejiang-Shanghai Connection Station to the border of Shanghai, covering a distance of approximately 2.2km. Adhering to PipeChina's management requirements, the In-Line inspection was successfully completed before the project's operational phase.

The comprehensive project included various tasks such as power source preparation, pre-inspection pipeline cleaning, deformation detection, magnetic flux leakage (MFL) detection, pipeline mapping, integrity assessment, excavation verification and reporting, nitrogen recharging, and temporary launcher and receiver cylinder installation. Despite a tight deadline of 18 days imposed by the client, the dedicated team at IP Pipeline Technology overcame challenges and completed all on-site work within an impressive 8 days. Given that it was a baseline inspection for a new pipeline, cost-saving measures were implemented. These included the use of a specially designed detector that eliminated the need for auxiliary air compressors. Noteworthy innovations comprised a self-propelled geometry detector and a redesigned MFL detector tailored for low flow rates.

Project Manager Jia Hongfeng expressed his satisfaction, stating, "We are honored to have successfully completed this critical project, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the Zhejiang-Shanghai gas pipeline connection. The data from the detector upon our on-site verification was exceptionally clear, and this high-difficulty task served as an excellent challenge for our team."

IP Pipeline Technology places great importance on the research and development of new equipment and technologies. The design of the MFL Tool for low-velocity pipelines ensures smooth operation in pipelines with a small amount of media, solving the problems of unstable operation and improving data quality. This success lays a solid technical foundation for similar low-flow and low-velocity pipeline inspection projects in the future. In conclusion, IP Pipeline Technology remains committed to providing high-quality and viable in-pipeline inspection solutions to pipeline operators and owners worldwide. The successful implementation of this project demonstrates the company's ability to deliver with extremely fast response speed, efficient mobilization, and engineering capabilities, even in the face of unexpected situations.

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