Creaform releases upgrade to pipeline integrity assessment software
12/04/2021
Creaform, a worldwide leader in automated and portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has announced the release of Pipecheck 6.1 software, a significant upgrade to its pipeline integrity assessment software. Always on the cutting edge of technology in NDT solutions for the oil & gas industry, this latest version offers unique possibilities that will open new doors to various business opportunities.Pipecheck 6.1 remains one of the safest NDT solutions for pipeline integrity assessment, it is claimed. It provides a complete 3D visualisation of internal and external surfaces, ensuring pipeline integrity and public safety. Used in conjunction with either the HandySCAN 3D or the Go!SCAN 3D scanner product lines, Pipecheck 6.1 is said to be the software most trusted by NDT service companies.
The new version will allow for much larger diameter measurements for objects such as storage tanks, pressure vessels, rail cars, etc, ultimately opening new market opportunities in the transport and refinery industries. Additional pictures are no longer needed to complete the assessment reports. When used with the Go!SCAN 3D, operators get the full 3D picture with geometry, colours, textures and even annotations.
The new feature weld selection and the well-known virtual pit gauge are removing many manual operations that would normally require expertise and experience.
Pipecheck 6.1 provides assessment capabilities for different types of pipeline damage (corrosion, mechanical, radius, wrinkle, ovality, etc), in-line inspection (ILI) correlation and ultrasonic testing (UT) data import for a mixed analysis.
It is efficient across all work conditions, whether under direct sunlight or in harsh environments. Along with this, since it requires fewer targets to measure corrosion, it saves time and provides a major competitive advantage.
With up to 1,500,000 measurements per second and up to 0.025 mm accuracy, it delivers accurate and repeatable results.
“This newest version of Pipecheck clearly shows Creaform’s commitment to the continued improvement of our NDT pipeline inspection solutions,” said Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, Product Manager.
“With the added feature of recording textures and all the new tools geared towards user independence, this software provides a complete, thorough, single-file reporting of any small or large-diameter objects.”
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