Understanding Pipeline Long Range

Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing

&
Interpretation of Results
Why:

Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic (LRGWU) testing equipment

and results have improved greatly in the last two years.
Pipeline
owner/operators and integrity managers of processing facilities now have
new options for assessing piping. New pipeline integrity regulations allow
pipeline owner/operators to utilize a combination of new technologies (Direct
Assessment) that provide alternatives to Hydrostatic testing or expensive
upgrades for inspection purposes. LRGWU has been used in integrity
management programs and can provide assessments acceptable to OPS
when properly applied. LRGWU also offers cost saving options for inspections
related to process safety management in refineries and chemical plants.
However, emerging technologies have limitations and advantages which must
be understood before applying these advanced techniques. LRGWU is a
newly accepted method for evaluating insulated pipes, cased
sections, road crossings, compressor station piping, buried pipelines,
tank dike piping and most piping systems which are difficult to
access and which in the past could not be inspected economically.
The following short-course is being offered to operators involved in static
equipment inspection such as Pipeline Operators, Refinery Inspection
Managers, Petrochemical Inspection Managers, Offshore Platform and
Offshore Top-Side Platform Inspectors whom manage and want to improve
their integrity management programs.
Understanding Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing & Interpretation of Results
is a two day course which will (1) provide a basic understanding of how the
technology works, (2) summarize the techniques benefits and limitations,
(3) summarize the steps involved in using the tool properly, (4) demonstrate
how the tool is used in the field, (5) overview of interpretation principals,
what to look for, how to select a qualified vendor, and a review of various
case studies to assist in understanding the successful application of this
technique.
This course is designed for operating company personnel who are interested
in the technology and may wish to utilize the technology in the future. A
second day will be specifically allocated to familiarization with the equipment

including standard equipment checks, calibration,

analyzing the data and what to expect in a final report.

signal

recognition,

This course is not intended to teach the student how to use the equipment or
become a certified operator but will provide information relative to selecting
a qualified vendor and planning successful projects where LRGWU will be
used.
Courses and certifications are available for those whom would potentially be
interested in operating the equipment.

Where:

Technical Toolboxes, Inc. offices located at 3801 Kirby Drive,

Suite 520, Houston, TX 77098. Inside Loop 610 close to the
intersection of I59 and Kirby (map to be provided).

Price:

$1,295.00 per person.

Preferred
Hotel:

Holiday Inn Select - Greenway Plaza

2712 Southwest Freewy
Houston, Texas 77098
Contact: Debra Johnson (713)-577-1261
Debra.johnson@pacificahost.com
Rate: $99 per night

Sponsors & Instructor: Technical Toolboxes, Inc. as strategic marketing

partner of the Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI) is
sponsoring the event. PRCI is the organization responsible for the funding
and development of the Guided Wave technology. Scott Lebsack is the
instructor. He has been using the technology since its introduction in the US
and directed a three year research program sponsored by DoT to advance
the technology specifically for pipeline applications.
Terms and conditions: One registration is required per person. Upon

receipt of your registration an invoice will be generated for payment.

Payment is due 30 days from receipt. of the course fee will be refunded
provided written cancellation is received within 48 hours of the course start.

Day 1 Program
Understanding the use of Long Range Guided Waves and Inspection Data
Course Schedule
Day 1 - Morning
9:00 AM Introduction & Course Overview ...........................Section 1
9:20
Corrosion and its Detection ....................................Section 2
10:00 Introduction to Guided Waves ................................Section 3
10:20 Break
10:30 Introduction to Guided Waves cont.
11:00 Guided Wave Equipment........................................Section 4
11:45 Review & Questions

12:00 Noon - Lunch Break

1:30 PM Characteristics of Guided Waves............................Section 5
3:00
Break
3:15
Procedures and Conditions .....................................Section 6
4:00
Principals of Interpretation .....................................Section 7
5:00
Adjourn
Day 2 - Morning
8:00 AM Focusing Guided Waves .........................................Section 8
9:00
Review and Questions
10:00

Depart for GUL Demonstration (Subject to Equipment Availability)

10:30
10:50
11:10

Equipment review and set-up procedures

Software set-up parameters
Test Shot Demos

12:00 Noon - Lunch (provided in lab or out depending on course progress)

1:00 PM Teletest Demonstration (Subject to Equipment Availability)
2:00
Equipment review and set-up procedures
2:20
Software set-up parameters
3:00
Return to Classroom
3:30
Review, questions and course comments
5:00
Adjourn

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Day 2
Guided Wave Lab Demo Agenda
(Subject to Equipment Availability)

Equipment review and set-up procedures

Review each component of the system
1. Explain its use or purpose
2. Explain field procedures for trouble shooting, work abounds if any,
and effect if it malfunctions
a. Power supply
b. PCMCIA interface and card (Teletest only)
c. Fixed collars and modular collars
d. Transducer modules
3. Capacitance checks and cable checks
4. When to change a transducer or module
Software set-up parameters
1. Go through step by step procedure for setting up a shot
2. Selecting frequency, etc.
Test Shot Demos
1. Demo a test shot and present data relative to the test pipe.
2. Have students measure the distances from the collar to the pipe
features
3. Demonstrate measuring features on the screen
Sample report review
Review the sample report; point out important aspects, isos,
pictures, location descriptions, defect descriptions and verifications
Return to Classroom in Houston
Review, questions and course improvement discussion
Adjourn

End of training

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Testing & Interpretation of Results please complete
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3801 Kirby Dr., Suite 520
Houston, TX 77098
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Houston, TX 77098
Tel: 713-725-4564
Fax: 713-630-0560
e-mail: sschindewolf@prci.com

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Guided Wave Ultrasonic Testing on Above

Ground and Buried Pipelines
The low frequency ultrasonic guided wave inspection technique has been
developed for the rapid survey of piping systems for the detection of both
internal and external corrosion or erosion features. The principal advantage is
that long lengths, 100 feet or more in each direction may be examined from
a single setup location along a buried pipeline and even more when
inspecting above ground pipe work.
As demonstrated in many technical documents thickness measurements are
inconsistent with a low probability of detection. The Guided Wave technology
provides many benefits when compared to conventional ultrasonic flaw
detection techniques.
One (1) this technique inspects 100% of the pipe
body where as conventional techniques inspect only a small percentage of
the pipe wall.
The ability to inspect 100% of the pipe increases the
probability of detection which in turn gives greater confidence in the systems
integrity. Two (2) is used to inspect piping which is difficult to access such
as road crossings but more importantly where access to the pipe is cost
prohibitive.
GWUT Collar

100%
Inspection

Flange
Guided Wave

Metal loss

Weld
Guided Wave

Metal loss

The Long Range Guided Wave Ultrasonic Technology is a proven method for
evaluating:
Insulated Pipe in Refineries, Petrochemical Plants & Offshore Topsides
Offshore Pipeline Risers (Particularly the Splash Zone)
Pipe Road Crossings within refineries or along transmission pipelines
Pipeline Road Crossings which are identified has having shorted casings
Non-Piggable Pipelines in Compressor or Pump Stations
Loading lines and associated pipe work within terminals
Pipe crossing through tank dykes or within tank farms
Above Ground or Buried Production Gathering Systems
Soil / Air Interfaces on risers in plants
River Crossings or Overhead Bridged Crossings
Non-piggable pipelines or as part of the ECDA Methodology
As part of the Internal Corrosion Direct Assessment Methodology