Offshore Riser Sand Erosion via Installed Sensors - Corrosion Inspection
- Sand erosion can occur at change in direction/diameter in offshore production risers due to solids ingestion, typified by a smooth surface with a sand dune pattern.
- Riser locations where sand erosion may occur are difficult to access and inspect with conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) and x-ray testing.
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) permanently-installed sensors, like Rightrax, can be applied to suspect areas for accurate monitoring without the need for repeated mobilization of inspection personnel.
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| Permanently-installed ultrasonic transducers installed on offshore riser for wall thickness measurement | Continuous real-time corrosion data display on system 1 software |