3D Structured Light Proced ure

Operator Qualified Procedure to Assess Corrosion,

Dents, Gouges and Related Defects

Revision 01-02-2014

Abstract

The 3D Toolbox contains all the Hardware & Software tools needed for the most demanding pipeline
3D defect measurement applications. This procedure provides the information for a technician or
engineer to assess for pipeline corrosion, dents and other anomalies on pipeline and plant facilities.

Joe Pikas- VP of PL Integrit y

jpikas@technicaltoolboxes.com
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Table of Contents

1. 3D STRUCTURED LIGHT .......................................................................................................... ............... 2

a. Equipment Required ...... ................... ................................... ................................. ............................ 2

b. Surface Preparation ............................................. ........................... ............................. ..................... 3

c. Types of Defects to be assessed ............. .......... ................................. ........ ... ........... ...... ................... 4

d. Underst anding t he 3D Equip ment and Technology ................................... ............. .......... ................ 5

e. Unpacking the Pelican Case ............................................. ........................................................... ...... 5

2. CORROSION ASSESSM ENT AN D ANALYSIS...... ............................. ......................................................... 6

1. Procedu re for Camera .................... ... .................................. ..... ......................................................... 6

2. Pipeline Analysis ... ...................... .... ...... ............ .......... ...... ... .. .... ......... ........ ............. ................... ....... 8

3. RSTRENG PROGRAM .............................................................................. ............... .............................. 11

4. DENT ASSESSMENT A ND ANALYSIS... .... ...... ... ..................... ............ ...... ... ... .......... ... ... .... ...... ... ... .... ... . 14

1. Procedu re fo r Camera ......... ....................... ............................... .............. ......... ... ....... ....... .............. 14

2. Pipeline Analysis .............................................................................................................................. 16

5. GOUGE ASSESSMENT A ND ANALYSIS ..... .......... .............................. ...... ..... ...... ....... ............. ....... ...... .. 19

1. Procedure fo r Camera ............................................. ... .................................. ........ .. .......... ... ....... ..... 20

2. Pipeline Analysis ...................................................................... ...................................... .................. 21

6. ANALYSIS OPTIONS -LOCAL VS. RADIUS ............................................................... ....... .... ...... ... .... .... . 23

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1. 3D STRUCTURED LIGHT

a . Equipment Required

3D Structured Light Camera

o 12.0 DC Power Supply
Panasonic Toughbook (Ruggedized System Controller- RCS)
o 15.5 DC Power Supply
Software
o Pipeline Analysis
Corrosion
Level 1 - ASME B31.G and Modified B31 .G
Level 2 - RSTRENG
Level 3 - Exportable data file for FEA
Dents
Level1- Depth/Diameter%
Level 2- ASME B31.8 Modified
Level 3 - Exportable family of curves for FEA
Cabling
o 25 feet (7.62 meters- (Standard)
Accessories
o Portable Batteries
Lithium lon (FAA Restrictions on Commercial Aircraft)
Sealed Lead Acid (No Restrictions)
o Verification Calibration Blocks
o Red Markers - Nissen Paint Markers
o 8 feet (2.44 meters)
o 100 feet (30.48 meters)
o Tripods
o Robotic Crawlers
Pipe
Tanks
o Backpacks
o Pipe Analysis for Office
o Deep Sea 3D Toolbox version for offshore

Note: Power Supplies for Camera and Computer should not be interchanged with
each other. Panasonic Toughbook requires 15.5 volts to operate to charge.

Future Upgrades:

Enhanced Reporting integrated with smart pig runs, direct assessment, etc.
Enhanced Dent Analysis using Blade Engineering Software
Composite sleeve repair software integration

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b. Surface Preparation

Visually Inspect Coating/Pipe for Holidays and Other Features as per company
procedures, API, ASME and NACE Standard Practices for Pipe Examination.
Identify type of Coating
o Tape (Cold or Hot Applied)
o Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE)
o Enamel (Asphalt or Coal Tar)
o Other (Polyurethane, Liquid Epoxy, Insulation, etc.)
o None
Identify condition of coating
o Good - Little or no holidays with good adhesion
o Fair- Some holidays with fair adhesion
o Poor- Many coating holidays with little or no adhesion
o None - Designed for no coating or bare i.e. desert environments
Identify and describe the types of coating defects discovered during inspection.
o Disbanded or Delaminated
o Cracks
o Moisture underneath
o Deterioration
o No Coating
Identify if Soil Stress Exists (Y/N)- Typically with clayey type soils which effect
soft coatings such as enamels and cold applied tapes.
o If yes, o'clock position(s) Typically at the spring line or 3 and 9 o'clock
position on the pipe
o Is there orifice to soil (Y/N)- Is coating wrinkled allowing moisture to pipe
surface.
Remove All Coating or Insulation in Area of Concern where corrosion or other
defects exist.
Prepare Pipe for Inspection by Removing Rust, Mill Scale and Old Coating .
o Use SSPC-SP5/NACE No. 1 White Metal Blast Cleaning or
o Use SSPC-SP1 0/NACE No. 2 Near White Metal Blast Cleaning- Must
remove shaded areas or
o SSPC-SP3- Power Tool Clean (Wire Brush) or
o Use a portable needle gun to remove all corrosion , scale and other debris.

Note: No dark spots of primer, coating or scale are allowed. Shinny/reflective

surfaces from power tool cleaning must be dulled to avoid refection back to the
30 camera. If a shiny/reflective steel surfaces exist , apply a NOT Type Contrast
Paint:

o Apply only a light dusting of contrast paint by spraying at least 2 feet (0.61
meters) from the steel surface.

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o Apply approximately 0.5 mils thick or 12.7 microns or less to achieve a dull
finish on surface.
o Avoid filling in pits with excessive contrast paint build up.

Visually inspect pipe to identify any other types of defects discovered during
inspection of the exposed pipe. These defects must be analyzed separately.
Marking the pipe with a dark red marker is recommended to identify features
(See accessories for more information). Black markers are not recommended
since they will leave holes or gaps in the scans.

c. Types of Defects to be assessed

This procedure will primarily focus on corrosion, dents and gouges. However, other
defects can be assessed with the appropriate understanding (API/ASME 579 FFS-1
Level 3 Analysis) and Finite Element Analysis.

o arc strike
o artificial defect
o buckle
o corrosion
o corrosion cluster
o crack
o dent
o dent with metal loss
o gouging
o grinding
o girth weld crack
o girth weld anomaly
o HIC
o longitudinal weld crack
o longitudinal weld anomaly
o pipe mill anomaly
o pipe mill anomaly cluster
o stress corrosion cracking (SCC)
o spiral weld crack
o spiral weld anomaly
o wrinkles

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d. Understanding the 3D Equipment and Technology

This is where the 3D Pit Gage becomes a tool that records, measures, calculates
the depth and size of the defect. The technician or engineer uses the detailed
information and to make an engineering decision on the type of mitigation or repair
that is required. However, references to area of concern are recommended such
as starting point, welds and where multiple 3D photos/stitching is required.

e. Unpacking the Pelican Case

a. See photo above on the 30 Toolbox Equipment

i. 3D Camera (Pit Gage)
ii. AC/DC Power Supply Camera
iii. 12 Volt Vehicle Adopter for Camera
iv. Ethernet System Cable
v. 15.5 Volt Supply for Panasonic Controller
vi. P1 anasonic Ruggedized System Controller (RSC)
vii. Monopod
viii. Pelican Case (Not Shown)

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2. CORROSION ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS

Corroded Pipe In accordance with ASME 831.8, if the extent of corrosion has reduced
the strength of a facility below its maximum allowable operating pressure, that portion
shall be repaired , reconditioned , or replaced, or the operating pressure shall be reduced,
commensurate with the remaining strength of the corroded pipe. For steel pipelines
operating at hoop stress levels at or above 40% of the specified minimum yield strength,
the remaining strength of corroded pipe may be determined using technologies such as
30 Structured Light. This technology is designed to assess most types of corrosion that
can be visually observed. However, SCC and tighter cracks require higher resolution 30
Technology Tools.

1. Procedure for Camera

1. CONNECT Ethernet Cable between 30 Camera and RSC
1. 30 Camera Activates Once Cables Are Connected with power
2. White Light Turn ON for 15 seconds - Internal Camera Check
3. Once the White Light is OFF- 30 Camera is ready for action

2. Turn 30 Camera ON . You are Ready to Take Photos (Each Photo Takes
approximately 20 mS)
a. Technician aims the standard camera approximately from 14" to 30" at the
defect to be analyzed.
i. If the small diameter camera is used, then 8" to 20" is required .

b. Go to 30 Software and press Image Icon ~ to shoot image with 30

Camera
c. Technician/Engineer with RSC/computer presses camera icon and takes
scan which can be seen in the Sandbox as a 20 photo
i. Review Scan in 30 Workspace
1. If no 30 Image is in Workspace, then re-take scan
2. If 30 image has large black lines in Workspace, then re-take
scan (May be too close - move back several
inches/centimeters or check exposure settings)
ii. If image in Workspace looks OK as shown below, then start
analysis
iii. If not recheck connections

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d. Aim camera at pipe approximately 14" to 30" or 8" to 20" (small diameter
camera) at each of area of concern. If corrosion area is beyond foot print
of camera, take additional shots as necessary with a minimum of a 25%
overlap.
i. Where a large patch of corrosion exists, create a grid.
ii. Use a red marker to place dots in each comer.
1. Example 10" by 10" grid with 25% overlap of each scan
iii. Place number in each scan and select comers of each grid to
identify the photos in the stitching process later. _
e. Technician/Engineer with computer clicks camera icon each time and
reviews each photo before taking the next shot.

Note: A corrosion area/patch of 2 feet long should take less than a few minutes
take 30 scans.

3. RECORD the location of the measurement and/or confirm that measurement is

being taken at proper location. Typically this closest girth weld, valve or other
identifiable feature on the pipe. Fill out Basic Pipe Information Form (Company
Form)
a. Location (Typically at Girth Weld or Other Identifiable Pipe Feature)
i. Mile Post and or Engineering Station Number
ii. GPS Coordinates
iii. County, City, State, etc.

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b. Pipe Attributes or Legacy Data

i. Diameter (Outside Diameter)
ii. Wall Thickness (Specified)
iii. Grade (SMYS)
iv. Etc.

2. Pipeline Analysis
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1. USE Pipeline ::!: Stitching to bring in two more 3D photos
i. Select two photos to be matched
ii. Select at least 3 features in each photo that match

Top View

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iii. Select the Align icon <9> to merge scans

iv. Select the Glue icon ~ to
bring the scans together as one
1. Check alignment- If OK, then
v. Save scans as a merged *.ply file r::l
vi. Repeat process with additional photos

2. USE Pipeline Image Analysis

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i. Software - 30 images are loaded automatically or manually to
Image Analysis Software.
ii. Right click scan
iii. Manually select parent metal in 3D scan where limited areas exist.
iv. Select parent metal areas in green as shown below

v. Select the Done box

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3. Crop images. ~ (See 30 of area in red to be deleted on next page)

4. Press Analyze [jJ and review, if good results, then press OK icon; otherwise re-
size.
i. Corrosion defaults to Local and Dents default to Global
ii. If pipe diameter is equal or less than 12 inch (304.8 mm inside
diameter), then use the Global option icon. ::: :j
iii. Greater than 14 inch (355.6 mm) diameter pipe use the corrosion
default of "Local" for analysis (See figure next page on this
selection for 10 inch inside diameter pipe.

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Corrosion AMiysis

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5. Group defects to analyze all or parts of the corrosion pitting.

i. Grid individual pits or
ii. Grid all corrosion for analysis.
6. Use interactive rules (example: 3t longitudinal and 3t circumferential - ASME
Recommendation) or no interactive rule 0 for longitudinal and 0 for
circumferential in accordance by the company procedures. A Canadian
interactive rule is an option if required.
7. Analyze each area using ASME B31.G/RSTRENG or the appropriate analysis
software.
8. Right Click on defect to be analyzed and select Export 3D River Bottom Path to
clipboard or RSTRENG.

3. RSTRENG PROGRAM

1. OPEN RSTRENG Program

a. Select NEW and fill out Site Input Form
i. Diameter (Outside)
ii. Wall Thickness (WT)
iii. Specified Minimum Yield Strength (SMYS)
iv. Class location or default to 0.72
v. Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) or Normal Operating Pressure
(NOP)
vi. Select Irregular Increments (3D Toolbox give exact increm ent length
within grids)

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Sit e I npu t

Inspec t ion Performed b y: Rusty Pipes 306

Date: Thursd ay , Ja n 3 1 2 0 13

Location of Pitting JB" East,IVI/est Lateral

Station N umber/ M ile Post J.-M-P-1-.2- 3 - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Pipe Outside Diameter [in } JB.B

Pipe Wall Thi ckness [in]l J.4

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Specified Minimum Yield Strength - S MYS [psi] J24000
F - Design Facto r J.4
Select M easurement Meth od: elect Spacing Incre ment: - -
r. Pit Depth r Uniform Spacing

[ r Remaining W all Thickness [ r. Irregular Spacing

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P = 2StFT/D [psig ] - Calc ulated Pressure JB73

Established MAOP [psi g] Jaoo
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Cancel Save

vii. Save and new screen will pop up on next page

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RSTRENG Calculations

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11'1\'ER EDGE OF PIPE WALl

EFFECTIVE LEI\GTH
CORROSION PROFILE - 11
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CORROSION PROFILE

X-AXIS OUTER EDGE OFn NON-CORRODED PIPE

I Increment pn] 't Oep_th [M ...

- Method Max. Safe Prenure [~slg]I Burst Pressure fe!!g] I F-SIIfet)
1 I 0 43.8
2' 0.15f 230.009
- Effective Area ~73 1 2533 3.17
0.85dl Area 853 2133 2.67
Il 0.301 230.869 ASME B31G 732 i 1831 2.29
4 I 0.452 186.942
5 0.602 144.315 P =2SIFT/O (psig] - Calculated Pressure 1872.727

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0.753 144.315 Estabfished MAOP (psig) looo
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0.903 106.187
1.054 93.283 IPipe Outside Diameter pn] ~ Effective Length fm) ~
9' 1.204 75~4 !Pipe WaDThickness ~n) ~ Effective Area ~n]' ~
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1.355 59.039
1.505 123.495
1.656 188.209
SMYS (psij 12-1.000 Max. P~ Depth [m] ro.m-
~ Max.Deplh/Wall Thickness
13 1.806 188.209
Total Length pn]
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tW 1.957 175.804 Start[m] ~ End PnJ lm
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Insert Delete Increment I Add Increment I__Pa_st_e___, _ _cl_os_e___, Report I Calculate I
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b. Review corrosion data
i. Calculate
1. Effective Area or RSTRENG
2. 0.85dl Area or Modified ASME B31.G
3. ASME B31.G or Length and Depth
ii. Run Report
c. Analyze for the following types of Mitigation
i. Repair (Composite or Steel Sleeve)
ii. Recoat (Epoxy or Non Shielding Coating)
iii. Replace (Cut out cylinder of pipe and replace)
iv. Other Mitigation (Reduce Pressure or Take out of Service)
d. Prepare Report and save as PDF
e. Send Report for to Client for Approval

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4 . DENT ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS

In accordance with the US pipeline regulations and technical standards and ASME
831.8 the assessment of dent, from pipeline operator or inspector prospective, is based
on visual inspection and dent measurements. 30 Toolbox is an excellent tool for
implementation of pipeline dent evaluation process. It provides both visual inspection
recording tool as well as precise measurement of the dent dimensions. Further, as it
could be seen from the included dent evaluation workflow procedures, the procedures
may be implemented in the 30 Toolbox without significant development/implementation
efforts.

1. Procedure for Camera

1. CONNECT Ethernet Cable between 30 Camera and RSC

a. 30 Camera Activates Once Cables Are Connected
b. White Light Turn ON for 15 seconds- Internal Camera Check
c. Once Light is OFF - 30 Camera is ready for action
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2. Turn 30 Camera ON You are Ready to Take Photos (Each Photo Takes
less than 100 mS)
a. Technician in ditch aims camera approximately 14" to 30" or small diameter 8"
to 20" of the dent area.

Note: If the dent is a small and smooth, you can use the bull's eye approach and
start from the scanning from the center of the dent then scan circumferentially
and longitudinally while maintaining a 30% overlap of all scans. However, it the

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dent is large, scan in a grid like pattern by marking each scanned area for
stitching.

b. Go to 30 Software and press Image Icon to shoot image with 30

Camera
c. Technician/Engineer with computer presses camera icon and takes shot which
goes into the Sandbox as a 20 photo
i. Review Shot in Workspace
1. No 30 Image in Workspace, then re-take shot
2. If 30 image has large black lines in Workspace then re-take
shot
ii. If image in Workspace looks OK as shown below, then analyze
iii. If not recheck connections
iv. On the next page is an image of dents and gouges

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d. Technician continues with camera approximately 14" to 30" or small diameter

camera 8" to 20" at each of area of concern from pipe surface. Dent
longitudinal area is beyond foot print of camera, take additional shots as
necessary with a minimum of a 30% overlap.
i. Use a red or white marker to keep track of each shot for stitching
purposes.
e. Technician/Engineer with computer clicks camera icon each time and reviews
each photo before taking the next shot.

Note: Dents require a 30% minimum overlap for stitching. There are Jess
recognizable features than with corrosion. It is recommended to mark the pipe
more often to keep track of the scans. A dent greater than 2 feet long should take
less than a few minutes take 30 scans. In addition, dents tend to be elongated in
the longitudinal axis; therefore, additional scans should be taken to determine its
true length.

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3. RECORD the location of the measurement and/or confirm that measurement is

being taken at proper location. Typically this closest girth weld , valve or other
identifiable feature on the pipe. Fill out Basic Pipe Information Form (Company
Form)
a. Location (Typically at Gird Weld or Other Identifiable Pipe Feature)
i. Mile Post and or Engineering Station Number
ii. GPS Coordinates
iii. County, City, State, etc.

b. Pipe Attributes or Legacy Data

i. Diameter (Outside Diameter)
ii. Wall Thickness (Specified)
iii. Grade (SMYS)
iv. Etc.

2. Pipeline Analysis

"
3. USE Pipeline - Stitching to bring in two more 3D photos
a. Select two photos to be matched
b. Select at least 3 points on each photo that match
c. Select the Align icon
d. Select the Glue icon to bring the photos together as one
e. Save photo as a *.ply file
f. Repeat process with additional photos

4. USE Pipeline Image Analysis Software ~i- ~ ~

a. 3D images are loaded automatically or manually to Image Analysis
Software.
b. Crop images using the X, Y and Z selections (See typical settings on the
next page).

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Dent Analysis {ASMEB31.B)

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c. Use Crop Image icon I12J to size image, if necessary.

d. Press the Analyze Icon [I and review.

e. Press the Dent Icon

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,f}? ~ith Global Radius analysis and review.
f. Group defects to analyze for
i. Individual dents or
ii. Corrosion or Gouges (Use corrosion analysis to size corrosion-
gouges - See Corrosion section for details)
1. Corrosion and gouges can be isolated from the dent as
a separate analysis
g. Save as ply file to Mesh Lab for additional analysis and measurements.
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Double Dent with Gouges in Mesh Lab with Texture Off

~:>~~~ p;,sition c~nteepth Ci:lL~c!~ pth t:lDl c!~ptl\

1 0.945 -0176 -0.026 -0104

2 1.53 -0.246 -0.013 -0159
3 1.69 -0.21 -0.029 -0139
.l 3.19 -0.261 -0.022 -0163
5 3.65 -0314 -0.015 -0.529
5 4.61 -0.197 -0.02 -0117

h. Export to Excel to Plot Radius Curves

i. Analyze for repairs
j. Below is the family of curves from the output from Excel.

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Graph of Dent with Gouges

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Axial Distance, inch

5. GOUGE ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS

Gouges, Grooves, and Arc Burns are cold worked defects that shall be evaluated using
technologies that can accurately measure their length and depth before, during and
after repair. According to ASME , gouges and grooves shall be evaluated by
nondestructive examination during the grinding process. Superficial grinding (not to
exceed 12.5% of nominal pipe wall thickness) is used to prepare a smooth surface.
Upon completion of superficial grinding, the absence of any cracking shall be confirmed
by using dye penetrant or magnetic particle inspection. If no cracking is present, the net
remaining wall thickness shall be determined by nondestructive testing or the 30
Toolbox. Gouges and grooves or areas where the depth of grinding exceeds 12.5% of
the nominal pipe wall thickness shall be removed or evaluated for repair as per Para.
451.6.2.2(b ).

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1. Procedure for Camera

1. CONNECT Ethernet Cable between 3D Camera and RSC

a. 3D Camera Activates Once Cables Are Connected
b. White Light Turn ON for 15 seconds- Internal Camera Check
c. Once Light is OFF - 3D Camera is ready for action

2. TURN 30 Camera ON . You are Ready to Take Photos (Each Photo Takes
less than 100 mS)
a. Technician aims camera approximately 14" to 30" at Defect Area

b. Go to 30 Software and press Image Icon to shoot image with 30

Camera
c. Technician/Engineer with computer hits camera icon and takes shot which
goes into the Sandbox as a 20 photo
i. Review Shot in Workspace
1. No 3D Image in Workspace, then re-take shot
2. If 30 image has large black lines in Workspace then re-take
shot (Too Close- Back up camera several inches)
ii. If image in Workspace looks OK as shown below, then start analysis

iii. Press Crop icon fVI then Analysis icon ll ll then Corrosion icon ~
using Local corrosion analysis
iv. If image needs to be further analyzed , it can be saved as a ply file and
viewed in a free program called Mesh Lab.
v. Below is an image of the gouge in Mesh Lab which has a measuring
tool to determine the length and width. It can be modified for:
1. Add texture or no texture
2. Color to view gouges in a better light setting

3. RECORD the location of the measurement and/or confirm that measurement is

being taken at proper location. Typically this closest girth weld, valve or other
identifiable feature on the pipe. Fill out Basic Pipe Information Form (Company
Form)
a. Location (Typically at Gird Weld or Other Identifiable Pipe Feature)
i. Mile Post and or Engineering Station Number
ii. GPS Coordinates
iii. County, City, State, etc.

b. Pipe Attributes or Legacy Data

iv. Diameter (Outside Diameter)
v. Wall Thickness (Specified)

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vi. Grade (SMYS)

vii. Etc.

b. Technician continues with camera approximately 14" to 30" at each of area of

concern from pipe surface. If corrosion area is beyond foot print of camera,
take additional shots as necessary with a minimum of a 25% overlap.
i. Use a red marker to keep track of each shot for stitching purposes.
c. Technician/Engineer with computer clicks camera icon each time and reviews
each photo before taking the next shot.

Note: A defect of 2 feet long should take less than a few minutes take a 3D
photograph.

2. Pipeline Analysis

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1. USE Pipeline Stitching to bring in two more 3D photos
b. Select two photos to be matched

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c. Select at least 3 points on each photo that match

d. Select the Align icon
e. Select the Glue icon to bring the photos together as one
f. Save scans as a ply file
g. Repeat process with additional photos
h. 30 images are loaded automatically or manually to Image Analysis Software.

i. Use Crop Image icon (eJ to resize image, if necessary.

j . Apply and OK icons, if cropping looks good.

2. USE Pipeline Image Analysis Software fi fr., to analyze all stitched scans.
a. 30 images are loaded automatically or manually to Image Analysis

b. Press Crop icon fOj then Analysis icon [[j] then Corrosion iconJ:b
c. Group defects to analyze gouges:
i. Example - deepest gouge found was 0.089 inches
d. Export to Notepad or Excel for additional analysis
e. For additional analysis export Mesh Lab Software
i. Use Mesh Lab to measure length and other features in more detail if
needed.
f. Analyze for repairs.
g. If gouge is less than example: 12.5% of the nominal pipe wall thickness, it
can be treated similar to corrosion metal loss as long as no cracking has been
found or grinding does not remove excess metal beyond recommended
percentage.

Note: Each pipeline operator has their own criteria for a gouge. The criteria may
differ within a dent versus a pipe surface. This must be verified before final
assessment.

h. If grinding/buffing is required to remove the gouge, then the final metal

loss can be measured using the 3D Toolbox and treated as corrosion
meta/loss (See Section 3- Corrosion Assessment and Analysis).
i. Caution should be used not to cause bluing or overheating of the
metal during the removal of the gouge. (See company and ASME
procedures).
i. Re-scan newly created defect and treat as a corrosion defect.
j . Use RSTRENG to calculate failure pressure (See 3.0 Corrosion Assessment
and Analysis, Section 6).

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6. ANALYSIS OPTIONS- LOCAL VS. RADIUS

a. Longitudinal Direction
i. Default (Auto detection)
ii. Options
1. Up-down
2. Left-right
b. Analysis
i. Corrosion/Gouge - Local Analysis Optimized
ii. Dents - Global Radius Optimized
c. Target Shape
i. Cylinder (2" to 36")
ii . Plane (>36" to Flat Surface)
d. Filter Type
i. Default (Median)
ii. None
e. Filter Length to reduce background noise
i. Default (5)
ii. If required for Level 2 certified technician (1 -21 )
f. Surface
i. Sub surface (corrosion/gouges)
ii. Above surface (Welds, excess metal)

Should there be any questions, please feel free to call.

VP P.L. Integrity
Joe Pikas
ENGINEERING SERVICES

Technical ToolBoxes 1 3801 Kirby Dr. Suite 520,

Houst o n, TX 77098
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E-mail: jpikas@technicaltoolboxes. com

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