In an era where critical pipeline infrastructure forms the backbone of our modern civilization, the exigency of maintaining these assets can hardly be overstated. As municipalities, asset managers, and pipeline owners and operators grapple with the increasing age and...
Introduction Across municipalities and regions, the critical pipeline infrastructure that facilitates the very framework of modern society is reaching a pivotal point. As these assets age, the challenge is not just about maintenance, but the continuity of the safe and...
In this article, we will first summarize a technical paper presented at the 2016 No-Dig Show by the North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) that highlights PICA’s innovative Intermediate NDT service. Following this, we will delve into the...
In the intricate world of pipeline infrastructure, the vitality of consistent and precise inspections cannot be overstated. Municipalities, asset managers, and pipeline owners & operators are the stewards of these critical veins of modern civilization, which are...
Remote field phenomenon was first discovered experimentally by W.R. MacLean in 1951. MacLean’s device consisted of axially oriented exciter and detector coils that are spaced apart by several pipe diameters inside a metallic pipe. A basic RFT setup including exciter...
