Terri Thomas, Olympus, USA, describes inspecting for corrosion using ultrasonic dual element transducers. Pipelines of various diameters transport energy resources (e.g. crude oil, refined petroleum, natural gas, and biofuels) and other fluids within facilities and across vast distances. Today, there are millions of pipeline structures all over the world, yet many of these infrastructure systems are ageing and degrading. The integrity of these pipelines is a top concern to help ensure the safety of people and the environment.
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