Precision measurement specialist Optical Metrology Services (OMS) launched an inspection service to analyze the critical internal girth features of oil and gas pipeline welds in the firing line.
Specifically designed to blend seamlessly with pipe weld processes, Auga combines high-resolution video camera technologies with laser scanning capabilities to gather detailed 360° pipe geometry data from within the entire girth weld. Unlike other inspection tools, Auga can be attached directly to an internal line-up clamp and configured to report on a wide variety of attributes. Additionally, traditional weld inspection processes can take up to an hour to complete, however, Auga collects the data in less than two minutes.
“With many oil and gas companies now requiring both visual and laser-based weld inspection processes to meet stringent quality standards, capturing in-depth data in the pipe firing line is essential,” said Hugh Davies, director of client solutions at OMS.
Auga can be integrated with OMS’ WeldAnalysis software, which is designed to capture, analyze and report the results. Processing data from the Auga measuring head, the software analyses up to 2000 scanned profiles along with multiple overlapping images, developing an accurate 3D topographical map to accurately report on a variety of weld attributes. The operator can also set predetermined specifications for features such as root penetration, undercut and ID re-entrant angle, identifying areas that are out of specification for further investigation.