[ LinePipe Inspection ]

The inspection and testing of the steel pipe for pipelines is a key step in the manufacturing process.  And while an engineer working with pipelines mightn’t undertake the inspections themselves, we certainly should understand the process of appointing inspectors and overseeing the program. 

This is definitely an area of expertise that deserves more attention from Australian engineers and materials scientists. 

To understand inspection requirements, we should understand the chemical composition of line pipe steel, the writing of the pipe specification itself, and manufacturing methods.  There’s a lot to know, and it’s a fascinating area to be working in these days. 

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PECS DP023 Line pipe inspection and testing