ADVANCED 3D-MAPPING

A CUTTING-EDGE SERVICE DESIGNED TO REVEICE 3D-POSTION DATA FOR EVERY 1 CM OF PIPELINE

CHALLENGE

As the pipeline industry evolves, increasingly efficient measurement planning and stricter regulations for pipeline operators demand precise knowledge of the exact and current XYZ position of buried pipelines at all locations.

Over time, pipelines change position due to earth and soil movements, and often, pipe position documentation is incomplete or outdated. Current standard methods either lack sufficient accuracy in determining pipe position or only allow point-by-point determination of absolute position. Consequently, these methods fall short in accurately capturing pipe geometry, bend radii and angles, and are only partially suitable for creating up-to-date, seamless pipeline documentation.

SOLUTION

At EMPIT, we understand the importance of accurate pipeline position data and have developed a solution to these challenges through our state-of-the-art Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) technology. CMI is a non-contact magnetic survey that enables precise mapping of pipeline geometry from the earth's surface. With CMI, operators benefit from updated and seamless documentation of their buried assets that not only meet current industry standards but exceed them.

Our team of experts at EMPIT delivers highly accurate, uninterrupted documentation of the pipeline's 3D position, accurately mapping vertical and horizontal bends from an angle of one degree. Our customers trust our services to significantly improve their asset data, save costs in planning measures, and protect themselves optimally in disputes with third parties by employing the latest surveying technology.

KEY POINTS

  • 3D-position data for every cm of pipeline
  • Mapping of joint and bend geometry (length, radius, angle)
  • Detection of ground and pipeline movement
  • Optimal protection for operators in disputes with third parties

 

Discover how our Advanced 3D-Mapping services can support your pipeline management and maintenance needs. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative solutions and to schedule a consultation with our team of experts.

Receive seamless xyz data in 3D-format

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR GEOMETRY AND MAPPING

FOR A PIPELINE DEPTH (AXIS) < 2M

MAX. ERROR XYZ MAPPING
< 20 mm

BEND DETECTION
max. 20 D radius

MAX. ERROR HORIZONTAL BEND DIAGNOSIS (RADIUS)
0.5 D

MAX. ERROR HORIZONTAL BEND DIAGNOSIS (ANGLE)
0.1 °

MAX. ERROR VERTICAL BEND DIAGNOSIS (RADIUS)
1.0 D

MAX. ERROR VERTICAL BEND DIAGNOSIS (ANGLE)
0.1 °

DETECTION OF ILLEGAL TAPS
Possible

WALL THICKNESS | DIAMETER | MEDIUM | GRADE OF STEEL | PRESSURE | OUT OF SERVICE
No limitations

Inspection distance
Not limited

CASE STUDY

Mapping – Case study

CMI is used for the 3D-mapping and digitalization of pipelines in a high consequence area

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Top 100 innovators of germany

It’s for a reason that we are amongst Germany’s Top 100 innovators. Because our mission is to overcome these inspection challenges and, together with our clients, continuously improve the safety and reliability of all pipelines.