Pipeline inspection types encompass all available methods for assessing pipeline condition — from traditional visual checks to advanced AI-driven magnetometry.

Pipeline inspection types encompass all available methods for assessing pipeline condition — from traditional visual checks to advanced AI-driven magnetometry. Selecting the right inspection method depends on pipeline accessibility, material type, defect types sought, and operational constraints.

Key pipeline inspection types:
• Visual Inspection — external surface examination for obvious damage.
• Ultrasonic Testing (UT) — wall thickness and crack detection.
• Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) — inline corrosion and metal loss detection.
• Radiographic Testing (RT) — X-ray imaging of internal structure.
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) — surface crack detection on ferromagnetic materials.
• Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) — surface defect detection on all materials.
• Inline Inspection (ILI) — comprehensive internal pigging assessment.
• Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) — EMPIT’s patented aboveground technology.
• UAV/Drone Inspection — aerial data collection for remote pipeline routes.

CMI stands out as the only aboveground method capable of detecting corrosion, classifying defect activity, mapping 3D geometry, and assessing coating condition in a single survey — making it the most comprehensive non-invasive pipeline inspection technology available.