FSM TECHNOLOGY - 16 YEARS OF FIELD HISTORY – EXPERIENCE, STATUS AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS

摘要

FSM (Field Signature Method) is a non-intrusive method for monitoring corrosion, erosion or localized attacks/cracks inside pipelines, process piping or vessels. The Field Signature Method has been in industrial use since 1991, and used subsea since 1994. This paper will discuss history and problems experienced with the method since its introduction, and typical applications and field data will be presented. Present status of the Field Signature Method, including subsea, on-line and offline versions will be discussed, together with new developments and extended applications of the technology.