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Pipeline Radiography

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Pipeline Radiography Services

Oceaneering Asset Integrity operates a Features:


Pipeline Inspection Department providing a • Operates in pipes from 3in to 72in
comprehensive range of services for both outside diameter (This utilizes high output
on and offshore pipe laying activities. At the constant potential X-ray heads or gamma
forefront of pipeline NDT technology, the radioisotopes.)
department provides radiographic and ultrasonic • Gamma radiography is possible down to
inspection capabilities (see separate Pipeline 3in OD pipes (1mm spherical selenium-75
Automated Ultrasonics data sheet). radioisotopes are used, operated from
specially designed tungsten exposure
The department utilizes a pool of experienced heads.)
personnel with industry recognized
qualifications: ASNT, PCN, CSWIP, ERS and
AWS. Operational bases are located in the
United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia and the
Americas.
A range of four wheel drive pipeline crawlers is
available.

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Pipeline Radiography Services
Radiographic Quality
Accurate control of X-ray tube output by the microprocessor gives consistent radiographic density
over the operational duration of the battery. All X-ray tubes are 360° panoramic with true radial
beam.

Crawler General Specification


Stopping Accuracy ± 6mm
Batteries Sealed Lead Acid 48V & 120V
Battery Charger 10 Channel
Control Isotope 10 Milli Curie Caesium 137
Motor Protection Fully Automatic
Braking Dynamic
X-ray Tubes 120, 160, 200 & 300 kV
20 Curie & 100 Curie Iridium 192
Gamma Head
40 Curie Selenium 75

The table below details the extensive range of crawler types, sizes and operating parameters that
are available to radiograph all sizes of transmission pipelines both on and offshore.

3 in 5 in
Model Gamma Gamma 5 in X-ray Crawler 12-24 in X-ray Crawler
Crawler Crawler

Typical Pipe Size (in) 3-6 6-12 6-8 8-12 10-12 12-16 12-18 16-24 24-36 36-72
X-ray Tubes (kV) 180 180 180 180 200 300
N/A N/A 200
200 200 200 200 300 300
Total Weights (kg) 32 41 37 42 51 68 130 125 170 238
less Batteries 26 32 22 22 22 22 76 80 85 88
Overall Length (m) 2.5 2.5 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8 3.3 2.1 2.1 2.1
Battery Capacity 24V 48V 48V 48V 120V 120V 120V 120V 120V 120V
3.6 Ah 3 Ah 7 Ah 10 Ah 10 Ah 10 Ah 10 Ah 10 Ah 25 Ah 50 Ah
Min Pipe Int. Dia
73 120 146 155 229 248 270 400 500 800
(mm)
Typical Exposure per 90x10 90x20 60x20 100x20 70x30 70x30 120x20 70x30 70x30 70x120
Battery Charge sec sec sec sec sec sec sec sec sec sec
Max Incline (°)
(depends on pipe 7.5 25 25 25 30 30 30 30 30 30
coating)

Information above is typical and varies with X-ray tube, battery size, etc.

Oceaneering International, Inc. | Asset Integrity | 11911 FM 529 | Houston, TX 77041


email: [email protected] | oceaneering.com/asset-integrity
OCEANEERING® is a registered trademark of Oceaneering International, Inc.

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