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ASSET MANAGEMENT Piping Sidewall scanning Digital visual sidewall scanning (DVSS) relies on the proven inspection crawler platform to gather visual data from within a pipe (Figure 3). However, unlike traditional video inspection, DVSS uses digital image processing to deliver information about pipeline condition in a format that’s easy to analyze. DVSS uses signal processing to convert video frames into a flat digital scan. This scan resembles a long mural or scroll, and it bears an image whose length corresponds to the length of the pipe, and whose height represents the pipe’s inside circumference. These scans capture a level of detail greater than conventional video, while presenting it in a format that’s easier to review and analyze. Rather than sitting through hours of inspection video, an analyst can review an entire length of pipe at a time, quickly pinpointing problem areas and WWW.BENTLEY.COM making notations and measurements directly on the scan itself. Special client software further aids this review. It provides a thumbnail version of the entire scan (resembling a film strip) allowing quick navigation to specific regions of the scan (Figure 4 and Figure 5). Drawing and annotation tools also allow analysts to mark up the scan, while identifying pipe features and highlighting regions of concern. inverts, offsets, debris, roots, grease, flow — and let the best technologies for the job reveal themselves. In this way, the true winner in the end will be the facility itself. Richard Lindner is president of Envirosight, LLC, Randolph, N.J. Contact him through www.envirosight.com. The empirical approach More resources at www.PlantServices.com/thismonth Pressure drop – “Evaluate pressure drop in vacuum systems” Piping tie-ins –“Piping tie-ins: the basics” 3-D modeling – “Clean water on demand” High-purity piping – “Piping for toxic and hazardous gases” Tank integrity testing – “Six reasons to use acoustic emissions testing” Acoustic monitoring for leaks – “The sounds of silence” For more, search www.PlantServices.com using the keywords assessment, inspection and piping. Ultimately, there are many innovative alternatives for improving a facility’s pipe inspection capabilities. Fortunately, the decision doesn’t have to be entirely academic. Explore the options firsthand by requesting field demonstrations on your most challenging pipelines. 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Plant Services - December 2007 Contents From the Editor: Orange Alert The PS Files: Pressed into Innovation Up and Running What Works: Samuel Adams Facility Refreshed in Cincinnati Energy Expert: Energy's "Perfect Storm" Technology Toolbox: Know Your Position Cover Story: Get a Grip on the Steamer Piping: Outside Looking In Web Hunter: Potpourri X In the Trenches: Making a Big Stink Boiler Room: Getting Educated

Plant Services - December 2007

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