CMI — CURRENT MAGNETOMETRY INSPECTION

Award-winning inspection and survey solution for buried pipelines

Discover the power of CMI, a patented, globally recognized, and certified inspection and survey method designed to transform the way you assess your buried pipelines' condition. Our innovative technology operates remotely from the earth's surface, maximizing data output while minimizing costs and preparation time.

WE ARE REVOLUTIONIZING BURIED PIPELINE INSPECTION WITH ABOVE-GROUND SOLUTIONS

Introducing EMPIT, the forefront of magnetic surveying for non-invasive pipeline inspection. With our cutting-edge technology, vast field experience, and unwavering dedication, we are setting new standards in the pipeline industry.

CORROSION DETECTION

Our most awarded and most innovative service. Unearth the presence of active corrosion defects on your pipelines with precision. Our technology stands as a testament to the advancements in External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA), ensuring you're always a step ahead in safeguarding your assets.

CURRENT MAGNETOMETRY INSPECTION | CMI

• A pioneering aboveground inspection solution engineered to inspect and map underground buried pipelines.
• Perform in-service inspections for buried pipelines without soil removal, minimizing operational disruptions
• Designed to inspect unpiggable pipelines, CMI works for all pipeline geometries, overcoming the challenges faced by modern In-Line Inspection (ILI) tools such as smart pigs, crawlers, or free-floating devices

Gain valuable insights beyond the capabilities of traditional integrity tools or inspection companies, empowering informed decision-making for asset management.

WHY PARTNER WITH EMPIT FOR CMI?

• Access cutting-edge solutions for condition assessment of difficult-to-inspect or unpiggable pipelines
• Utilize combined seamless surveys to enhance data quality and gain insights into your underground assets
• Streamline your operations and digitize your pipelines for increased efficiency and improved decision-making

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THE PHYSICS OF CMI

ADVANCING ELECTROMAGNETIC TECHNOLOGY FOR REMOTE PIPELINE INSPECTION

The Current Magnetometry Inspection (CMI) method represents a significant advancement in the field of pipeline inspection research. Employed by leading pipeline operators across the globe, CMI has facilitated the successful inspection of thousands of kilometers of pipelines. This innovative method was developed through extensive collaboration with multiple pipeline operators, addressing their unique needs and overcoming existing challenges in pipeline inspection.

As a state-of-the-art electromagnetic survey technique, EMPIT specializes in the measurement and interpretation of electromagnetic far-fields. This expertise proves crucial when conducting Over-the-Line (OtL) inspections, where the distance between sensors and the test object can extend to several meters. Ensuring a high signal-to-noise ratio is essential for the accurate interpretation of far-field data.

CMI leverages the fundamental physical principle that a circular conductor generates a circular magnetic field when a current is passed through it. Anomalies in the pipeline wall lead to measurable anomalies in the magnetic field, which is applicable for horizontal and vertical bends, geometry changes, and metal loss in the pipe wall. As a result, EMPIT's advanced algorithms can translate the electromagnetic data into valuable insights for integrity and mapping assessments.

By utilizing in-house developed high-tech measurement equipment, intelligent analog and digital filtering, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for data post-processing, CMI addresses significant industry challenges. This groundbreaking technology introduces a globally unique technique to the market, paving the way to survey the future and inspect the previously unpiggable.