ROMAT PGS SERVICE

IN-LINE HIGH-RESOLUTION SERVICE

FOR PIPE GRADE DETERMINATION

To ensure safe, profitable and code-compliant KEY ADVANTAGES

operation of a pipeline throughout its life cycle, • Detailed overview about a pipe lines segmentation as an
input for an alternative sampling plan
pipeline operators have to provide traceable,
• Accurate measurement of steel strength
verifiable, and complete records of any pipeline (yield strength, tensile strength)
segment. This record requirement is becoming • Optimization of the pipeline’s operating pressure
more critical against the backdrop of increas- • Maximization of efficiency by avoiding
unnecessary excavations
ingly stringent regulations. Current regulatory
• Each joint is identified and characterized extending
sampling plans lead to high costs associated the asset’s life cycle
with dig planing and execution. • Lifetime integrity management, supported by full
recording of the inspection raw data
THE SOLUTION • High-quality service following certified processes (API
By means of a single in-line inspection, the RoMat PGS in- 1163), personnel qualification (ASNT) and equipment
line high-resolution service provides unique information (CE, ATEX)
along the entire pipeline, being an precondition for traceable, • High availability and a wide range of proven tool
verifiable, complete, and reliable pipe records. ROSEN’s configurations addressing individual operational
innovative in-line inspection service for material strength pipeline requirements
categorization provides measurement of strength properties
and accurate determination of pipe grade for every single
pipe within the examined pipe section. This service provides
a sequential “pipeline DNA” breakup delivering populations
based on diameter, wall thickness, strength and pipe length.
This service significantly reduces costs associated with
obtaining missing pipeline design and record requirements.
In 2015, the RoMat PGS in-line high-resolution service for
pipe grade determination received the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers Global Pipeline Award.

THE SERVICE PROVIDES

• Creation of populations based on pipe grade, diameter, wall
thickness, pipe type (seamless, welded) and pipe length
• Determination of yield strength and ultimate tensile SERVICE OPTIONS
stress per pipe joint enabling the determination of All aspects from the inspection request to the final report are
pipe grade covered with the flexibility to choose from various service
• Pipeline DNA analysis by using multiple data sets options.
• Extended field verifications supporting • Cleaning – operational and pre-inspection
regulations on request • Speed Control – inspection at high flow rates
• Engineering judgements assess findings of • XYZ – route mapping and strain assessment
pipe grade determination • Multi-Diameter – pipelines with varying diameter
• Verification of given SMYS, yield strength and tensile • Offshore – long distance and high pressure
strength provided by records • Post-ILI – data alignment and combined evaluation
• Completing of SMYS, strength gaps in line segments • Integrity Assessments – RBI, FFP, CGA
• NIMA – versatile asset integrity software suite

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ROMAT PGS SERVICE
IN-LINE HIGH-RESOLUTION SERVICE FOR PIPE GRADE DETERMINATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Operating Specifications
Tool sizes available 6“ - 56“
Pipeline product Gaseous or liquid
Product temperature range 0 °C - 65 °C (32 °F - 149 °F)
Maximum operating pressure 15 MPa (2175 psi)
25 MPa (3625 psi) optional
Operating speed up to 2,0 m/s (5.6 mph)*
Product flow range up to 12 m/s (26.8 mph) **
Minimum pipeline bend radius 1.5 D
Wall thickness range 4 - 25 mm (0.15” - 0.98”)
Maximum operating time 400 hrs
Maximum inspection length 800 km (500 miles)
* Depending on inspection parameters.
** Fitted with optional speed control unit

Location and Orientation Capabilities

Axial position accuracy from reference marker 1:1000
(1 m on 1000 m marker distance)
(1 ft. on 1000 ft. marker distance)
Axial position from closest weld ±0.1 m (±4”)
Circumferential position accuracy ±5°
The axial positioning accuracy specified is based on following criteria:
Distance between upstream and downstream marker/reference point < 2.000 m (1.2 miles)
Actual aboveground distance to both upstream and downstream marker/reference points
to be measured and correlated egligible difference between pipeline and soil contour

Wall Thickness Detection

± 1mm (± 0.04”) or ±0.1t, whichever value is greater at 80 % certainty

Performance Specifications
Strength sizing accuarcy at 80 % certainty: ±8 ksi (55.2 mpa)

Remarks and Features

• API 1163 compliant services
• CE and ATEX certification available
• Tailored solutions with different specifications upon request:
multiple tool sizes or multi-diameter tools, higher pressure rating
• Specifications are subject to change based on specific requirements
or tool configurations

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