
ULRAT technology is designed for structural health monitoring of unpiggable pipelines, offering a solution where traditional pigging technology is ineffective. The system provides continuous and autonomous data acquisition to monitor pipeline integrity in real-time. It is particularly suited for pipelines that are short or have complex structures, ensuring that they remain operational without the need for manual intervention. ULRAT is a reliable tool for pipeline owners to assess the risk of corrosion and perform integrity assessments, reducing the chances of pipeline failure and contamination, while ensuring uninterrupted product supply.
The issue with many pipelines, especially short or unpiggable ones, is the inability to monitor their condition using conventional pigging technology. Corrosion and structural integrity failures can go undetected, leading to serious risks such as environmental contamination and interruptions in supply. With limited solutions available for continuous and autonomous monitoring, pipeline operators face challenges in maintaining pipeline health. This lack of monitoring increases the risk of undetected corrosion, making it difficult to predict failures and prevent costly damage or operational disruptions.
This innovative approach brings a new level of precision and efficiency to pipeline monitoring. ULRAT uses advanced acoustic technology to monitor pipeline health autonomously, continuously acquiring raw data to detect corrosion and assess structural integrity. The technology allows for real-time analysis and web-based visualisation, providing operators with detailed insights into potential issues. Its ability to detect defects with over 90% accuracy ensures reliable and actionable assessments, making it a powerful tool for reducing the risk of pipeline failure and environmental damage, while improving operational efficiency.
ULRAT offers a comprehensive solution for monitoring the integrity of unpiggable pipelines. By using acoustic data acquisition, it allows for real-time and autonomous assessment of pipeline health, detecting potential corrosion and structural defects. The system can monitor pipelines up to 500 metres in length, providing regular updates without interrupting operations. With its ability to identify defects with high accuracy, ULRAT performs continuous assessments, reducing the need for manual inspection and intervention. Its web-based visualisation platform further enhances the operator's ability to assess and act on the data, ensuring consistent pipeline integrity.
ULRAT’s advantage lies in its ability to continuously monitor unpiggable pipelines with minimal handling and maintenance. Unlike traditional methods that require periodic manual inspection, ULRAT offers autonomous real-time monitoring, reducing operational disruptions and the risk of undetected failures. Its high accuracy in detecting defects and ability to assess the probability of failure based on industry standards (ASME B31G and DNV) make it a cost-effective and reliable solution. Additionally, the web-based visualisation feature allows for easy access to integrity assessments, providing pipeline operators with a clear understanding of their infrastructure’s health at all times.