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HYDROGEN Empowering H2-Readiness with EMPIT's CMI Method
As the global energy transition accelerates, hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone for sustainable energy. Transporting hydrogen via existing pipelines offers a cost-effective alternative to new pipeline construction, but this approach presents significant challenges. Hydrogen’s unique properties, such as embrittlement risks, can compromise pipeline materials, and older infrastructure may lack the specifications required for safe hydrogen transport.
EMPIT's revolutionary Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) technology provides a groundbreaking solution. This non-invasive method allows for comprehensive mapping and inspection of buried pipelines from the earth’s surface, enabling operators to overcome the limitations of traditional inspection methods and meet the stringent requirements for hydrogen readiness.
Key Advantages of Choosing EMPIT’s CMI:
- Non-Invasive Technology: CMI inspects pipelines without physical intrusion, ensuring operational integrity and avoiding service interruptions.
- Adaptability to Hydrogen-Specific Challenges: CMI effectively addresses the complexities of hydrogen readiness, including material compatibility and structural assessment.
Core Benefits of CMI in Hydrogen Pipeline Conversion:
- Detailed Integrity Assessment: Provides critical data on pipeline integrity, including XYZ positioning, depth of cover, and material stress, ensuring compliance with hydrogen safety standards.
- Operational Efficiency: Operates without the need for pipeline shutdowns, reducing conversion costs and disruptions.
- Real-World Success: EMPIT’s technology has been applied to assess legacy gas pipelines for hydrogen readiness, successfully identifying risks like embrittlement and corrosion.
- Comprehensive Readiness Analysis: Evaluates piggability, identifies obstructions like tight bends, and verifies pipeline geometry for hydrogen transport compatibility.
- Data-Driven Asset Management: Enables operators to prioritize maintenance and upgrades based on accurate, actionable data, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective transition to hydrogen.
Impact Through Real-World Applications:
In a recent hydrogen readiness project involving a 75-km pipeline, EMPIT’s CMI identified critical sections with active corrosion and insufficient depth of cover. These findings allowed the operator to mitigate risks by reinforcing high-priority areas, avoiding full pipeline replacement costs, and ensuring compliance with hydrogen transport standards. This targeted approach enhanced safety, reduced conversion expenses, and supported the client’s sustainability goals.
EMPIT’s CMI technology is redefining hydrogen pipeline conversion and inspection. By addressing the unique challenges of hydrogen transport and ensuring the safety and reliability of legacy infrastructure, CMI sets a new benchmark for innovation in the energy sector. With CMI, operators can confidently transition to hydrogen, aligning with global sustainability goals while optimizing operational efficiency and compliance.
»Each time CMI renders a pipeline H2-ready, I'm reassured we're contributing positively to the environment.«
Franziska Ehbrecht | EMPIT
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