Pipeline Inspection for Non-Pipeliners

Scroll down for a summary of what information is important to you during your next pipeline inspection.

What is Pipeline Inspection

Pipeline Inspection is plumbing on a 100X scale

PHMSA requires operators to have their lines inspected and tested on regular intervals to prevent incidents like this

Fast forward a few decades and most operators are still grinding to get all their pipelines inspected. Operators are still learning new things or hearing about pigs and tools for the first time.

This post will tell you what do you need to know and what to expect when you get a call about an In Line Inspection (ILI)

What is a Pig and a Smart Tool

Pigs and tools are used synonymously. However, they can mean different things. Just like fruits are a broad category of food (apples, bananas, oranges) pigs and tools cover different designs and technologies.