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Pipe inspection Overhead and Downcomer Pipe wall thickness measurement

Pipes are prone to corrosion, erosion, material degradation, and fatigue, which can compromise their integrity. Regular inspections and maintenance are crucial to prevent damage and ensure safe fluid transport and process operations.

Equipment

Voliro T inspection drone
Voliro T
EMAT Payload
EMAT (Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer)
Inspection view
Report

Benefits of using Voliro T for pipe inspection:

  • 50-100 readings per hour
  • No scaffolding or rope access required
  • Readings at hard-to-reach but critical locations (e.g. pipe elbows)
  • No surface preparation with EMAT

Case study outcome:

  • Location: Illinois, US
  • Client: Middough
  • Saved weeks to build up a platform
  • Points taken around the pipe including the angled section
  • No downtime, measurements taken at high surface temperatures

The customer support from Felix and the Voliro team exceeded our expectations. Great feedback from the last few days on-site from our customers. We are looking forward to many more successful missions and further collaboration.”