OMS Completes Inspection Survey for Major O&G Company

Optical Metrology Services, specialist for pipe measurment technology, completed successfully internal weld inspection survey for a major oil company. The Project started in late 2009, when an oil company asked OMS to provide a team for inspection survey of subsea modular valve systems.

OMS has used for the first time a combination of laser, video and ultrasonic inspection methods for inspection.

Dr Richard Gooch, Director of Technology at OMS commented: “On this project, the pipes on the modular valve manifold system were almost entirely lined with a special corrosion resistant material. Our team of three inspectors therefore had to make sure they didn’t overheat these coatings whilst carrying out inspections. On average, it was taking the customer around four days to complete a root weld pass. If there were flaws in a weld, this would have to be repaired or cut out. Our inspectors carried out their inspections immediately after the hot pass.”

He also added that the laser and video-inspection of root welds took just 10 minutes to complete,so the depth of weld feature could then be examined more closely and a final verdict reached.

About OMS

Optical Metrology Services Ltd (OMS) is a specialist technology company that supplies pipe measurement products and services to the global oil and gas industry.

In onshore and offshore oil and gas installations, the accurate dimensional measurement of pipes is critical to the pipe manufacturing, welding and construction processes. OMS offers a comprehensive, innovative range of internal and external dimensional measurement tools and services that help oil and gas companies reduce their pipe welding, fit-up and laying costs, helping to minimise project risk and delays.

OMS is involved in oil and gas projects all around the world, including North and South America, the Far East, Europe and Africa.

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Offshore Nieuws Staff, December 2, 2011; Image: omsmeasure