Inventors:
Richard Masaniello - Great Falls VA
Dennis Johnston - Worthington OH
Stephen Christoffersen - Vienna VA
Arthur Turner - Burke VA
John Broussard - Herndon VA
John Kiefner - Worthington OH
Assignee:
Mirant Corporation - Atlanta GA
International Classification:
G01N 2904
Abstract:
The present invention relates generally to a system of addressing pipeline anomalies prior to failure of pipeline integrity, and particularly to a pipeline inspection system integrating a novel serviceability acceptance criteria for pipeline anomalies, specifically wrinkles, with an improved method of correlating ultrasonic test data to actual anomaly characteristics.