Pipeline operators and integrity engineers are facing increasing pressure from regulatory authorities and environmental groups to guarantee pipeline network integrity. This is why it’s so important for them to understand the condition of their assets and perform the necessary inspections to correct potentially unsafe and critical conditions that could cause a catastrophe.
Pipelines, as we know them today, were introduced in 1806 by the London and Westminster Gas Light and Coke Company. The industry expanded fairly quickly with increasing demands which followed with the evolution of construction maintenance techniques. Today, optical 3D scanners are the most advanced tools for integrity assessment.
