Plant Services - December 2007 - (Page 29) ASSET MANAGEMENT Piping deposits, foreign matter, cracks, deformations, offsets and erosion. However, even with the most advanced crawlers, you need to determine the right tool for the job. For instance, the crawler size must be consistent with the size of the pipeline and the flow rate in the line. Specific applications require specialized crawlers. Fortunately, most inspection work involves line sizes between 8 in. and 24 in., and most crawlers target these applications. But, questions still arise as to size when choosing the appropriate crawler. As a result, many plant engineers have chosen more compact designs that have the flexibility to tackle a larger range of applications. Many crawlers are fully modular (Figure 2), and can be easily reconfigured to various line sizes via interchangeable wheels, lamps, cameras and camera elevators. Another benefit a compact crawler provides — especially those with a short wheelbase and six-wheel drive — is an ability to maneuver around protruding pipe taps, over thick patches of sediment, up offsets and in tight spaces. Furthermore, while bulk is often associated with sturdiness, size and weight can work against a crawler. In contrast to their larger counterparts, compact crawlers use less tenFlexible viewing sion to pull their lightweight cables, and steerable crawlers require no periodic yanking to get them back into alignment. Reducing such sources of cable strain reduces the frequency of cable maintenance, the most common service procedure. Moreover, when service needs arise, smaller crawler systems are less expensive to ship, maintain and repair. Pipeline zooming A pipeline inspection technique called zooming delivers quick, comprehen- Figure 4. Software allows quick scan navigation, analysis and annotation. December 2007 www.PLANTSERVICES.com 29 http://www.hilliardcorp.com http://www.hilliardcorp.com http://www.PLANTSERVICES.com
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