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Feasibility of magnetic flux leakage in-line inspection as a method to detect and characterize mechanical damage. Final report, October 1994-May 1996

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:377481

The objective of the project was to assess the feasibility of using the magnetic flux leakage (MFL) technique to detect mechanical damage defects in natural gas pipelines and, if viable, begin to quantify its potential. Having an in-line inspection technique to detect and characterize mechanical damage defects, especially those defects which may lead to delayed failure, is important. Mechanical damage components were classified as removed metal, simple gouges, and simple dents. For each of these primary components, the defect will generally consist of geometric deformation and cold working of the pipe material. Both must be known to determine defect severity.

Research Organization:
Battelle, Columbus, OH (United States)
OSTI ID:
377481
Report Number(s):
PB--96-202692/XAB; CNN: Contract GRI-5094-270-2972
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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