Visioprobe equipment
Pan & Tilt 45mm camera with focus
Control Unit
30m reel with push rod
100mm centering device
Visioprobe equipment
Pan & Tilt 45mm camera with focus
Control Unit
30m reel with push rod
100mm centering device
A major Energy utility player is required to control every 2 years welds of a critical internal pipe network. The pipes are 150 mm diameter and up to 20 meters long with several bends. The operator needs to access all welds and control corrosion and cracks. The control needs to be performed in an orbital way, with the camera surveying the weld extensively and in a consistent manner.
There are three challenges :
Visioprobe inspection camera range allows for a reliable and consistent inspection in only one go. The camera, centered in the pipe and pushed with a flexible rod allows for a swift access to all welds. The camera then tilts in order to have a direct view to the weld bead and rotates to perform a 360° inspection of the weld. A video is recorded, with number and position of the weld and pictures can also be taken for all points of interest.
The complete pipe is inspected within half a day with all welds checked in full. Where a videoscope would not allow for access and consistent orbital inspection, Visioprobe allows for a swift and consistent remote visual inspection. The corresponding equipement is then referenced at client’s end and is used for each inspection, whether by internal or external staff.