Set out below is a selection of the total corrosion control and management support services offered to clients world-wide.

OVERVIEW OF METAL LOSS INSPECTIONS

� Benefits and limitations of running a metal loss inspection vehicle.

� Preparation of budgets and schedules for the proposed work.

� Preparation of justification for running a metal loss inspection vehicle.

� Analysis of alternative methods to metal loss inspection vehicles.

� Audit and analysis of existing line status, highlighting current problems and any limitations identified.

� Review of existing corrosion control procedures and practices.

� Review of operational procedures and practices regarding the internal cleaning of the pipeline.

� Preparation of long term pigging procedures and programs for cleaning, hydraulic improvement or metal loss.

� Selection of the correct Inspection Vehicle for the pipeline to be surveyed.

� Preparation of procedures for the proving of the pipeline utilising gauging pigs, dummy tools or calliper tools.

� Problems associated with running inspection vehicles either Ultrasonic or Magnetic Flux Leakage.

INTERPRETATION OF DATA
AND SELECTION FOR REPAIR

� Selection of defect types and features to be identified.

� Agree classification of metal loss defects.

� Interpretation, classification and calculation of metal loss defects to accepted codes and practices.

� Comparison between Metal Loss Vehicle surveys and Above Ground surveys

� Selection of suitable repair methods in line with accepted codes and practices.

� Project management strategy for repair of all metal loss defects outside the selected specification and code of practice

� Repair Clamp, Sleeve, Clock Spring, Armour clad etc. selection and the various application procedures.

� Future monitoring and maintenance strategies.