In all successful tubular management programs NDT is used to know the real condition of pipe proposed for projects and to gain knowledge of used tubing at the well site. There are several testing methods available such as electromagnetic, ultrasonic, magnetic partible, eddy current and gamma-ray applied to various testing apparatus. There is an assumption made every day about new tubular production are defect free so know your material and its source, inspected until a failure occurs. in many mays nondestructive testing is applied to help show the condition of new tubular products and to provide guidance on used tubing while pulling and in facilities for reclamation. NDT is directly associated to positive economics through extending the mean time between failures.
Presenters
Hilton Prejean, NOV Tuboscope