WFS Technologies (WFS), a provider of underwater wireless instrumentation and control solutions to the offshore oil and gas, and renewables industries, launched the Seatooth PipeLogger Corrosion Monitor.
The Seatooth PipeLogger Corrosion Monitor incorporates ultrasonic thickness (UT) sensors that monitors wall thickness to an accuracy of 0.1mm through up to 6mm of pipe insulation. Up to eight UT sensors can be integrated with a single Seatooth PipeLogger to measure wall thickness at key points of interest. Wall thickness measurements are taken at user-defined intervals – typically daily or weekly - and stored in an on-board data logger. Data is harvested wirelessly by diver, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) or autonomous underwater vehicle using Seatooth subsea radio or in real time through a Seatooth-enabled subsea control module. The wireless communications range of standard Seatooth devices through seawater, the seabed, concrete blankets and the splash zone is 5-10m.
The Seatooth PipeLogger Corrosion Monitor incorporates Seatooth Endure technology which is designed to extend the battery life of subsea wireless systems to up 15 years.
Systems are depth rated to 1000m or 4000m and weigh under 5 kg in seawater. They are suitable for deployment by mini-ROV operating off a rig or small vessel or by diver. Deployment and recovery is facilitated by use of magnetic clamps. An optional protection cover is available for systems buried in the seabed, under concrete blankets or rubble.
Target applications include identification and measurement of pipeline grooves, monitoring corrosion rate in vulnerable locations and optimization of corrosion management systems.
Image: Seatooth PipeLogger Corrosion Monitor/ WFS Technologies
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