Investigate the effectiveness of various designs of inspection ports for CMLs (Corrosion monitoring locations) on thermally insulated pipes/ equipment

Thermally insulated systems (pipeline, process piping and process equipment) in the hydrocarbon industry require frequent assessment using various non-destructive examination. To access the surface underneath thermal insulations, inspection ports are widely used which have advantages of facilitating the high confidence data. The downside of inspection ports is when these allow moisture seepage which causes corrosion underneath insulations along with skewing the quality of the data collection from inspection ports. This project aims to test partner organization’s novel inspection port (Canadian patent No. CA 2,782,882) via scientific methods. The data acquired from the tests (once published) will help the asset owners make informed decisions about selection and implementation of inspection ports. From partner organization and Canadian economy stand points, it will eventually enhance the sales and undoubtedly Canadian exports.

Faculty Supervisor:

George Jarjoura

Student:

Partner:

Integrity Products & Supplies Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Dalhousie University

Program: