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Use of intelligent pigs to detect stress corrosion cracking in gas pipelines

Conference ·
OSTI ID:268182
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  1. Tenneco Energy, Houston, TX (United States)
To ensure the integrity and serviceability of gas pipelines, operators periodically utilize intelligent pigging. This inspection technique has proven to be a cost effective approach for determining the condition of operating pipelines. Recent advancements in intelligent pigging technology are now aiding the pipeline industry in the detection of stress corrosion cracking.
OSTI ID:
268182
Report Number(s):
CONF-960389--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English