Size O.D.

Weight Internal
Inches lbs/ft Diameter
Inches
2 3/ 8 6.65 1.815
2 7/ 8 10.40 2.151
3 1/ 2 9.50 2.992
3 1/ 2 13.30 2.764
3 1/ 2 15.50 2.602
5 16.25 4.408
5 19.50 4.276
5 25.60 4.000
Table (3.1)

Method Description Comments

Optical Visual Inspection Slow and can be in error if

pipe internals are not
properly cleaned
Magnetic Particle This method involves Simple and efficient. The
magnetising the pipe and method does not provide
then ferrous particles are any information on wall
attracted to any cracks. thickness.
Detected using U.V. light.
Magnetic Induction Pipe is magnetized and Does not measure wall
(Sondscope) any disturbances in the thickness. Inside cracks
flux field reveal pits, have to be verified using
notches and cracks. magnetic particle method.
Ultra Sonic Pulse Echo Technique Although the method does
not detect cracks it very
effectively measures wall
thickness.
Gamma Ray Measures wall thickness.
Cannot detect cracks.
Table (3.3) Summary of Inspection Methods