Igor Mahkin and Andy
Glover, Associated
Technology Pipeline
Ltd, UK,
explore the
management of pipeline
integrity data and
programmes.
O
ne of the most important objectives of any pipeline operator is the preservation and licence to
operate a safe and reliable pipeline system. Without the right information or tools to process
information, a company cannot make sound strategic decisions on the state of any part of their
pipeline network.
Whether it comes down to designing maintenance schemes and inspection strategies, or demonstrating
the integrity of the grid, IT systems form a vital part of the overall management of the network to provide
auditable results.
This article looks at how engineers can use a pipeline integrity management software tool, such as
software offered by Associated Technology Pipeline Ltd – called PiMSlider, and in particular the inline
ILI data at the
click of a button
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