Intelligent Pipeline Inspection Tools (ILI)

Rojhan Sanat Mad (RASMCO) designs and manufactures intelligent in-line inspection tools (ILI) for oil, gas, petrochemical and water transmission pipelines.

RASMCO inspection solutions include High Resolution MFL (Magnetic Flux Leakage) tools, TFI (Transverse Field Inspection) tools, Geometry/Caliper tools and Pipeline Mapping systems for integrity assessment, corrosion monitoring and defect characterization.

Designed in accordance with internationally recognized standards, RASMCO tools provide reliable, accurate and repeatable inspection data for pipeline operators and integrity management programs.

General Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Inspection TechnologiesMFL, Geometry, Caliper, Mapping
Applicable Pipeline Diameter Range6" – 56"
Operating MediumCrude Oil, Refined Products, Water, Natural Gas
Pipeline Wall Thickness Range5 – 40 mm
Working PressureUp to 12 MPa (120 bar)
Operating Temperature-15°C to +60°C
Inspection Velocity0.2 – 4 m/s
Maximum Inspection DistanceUp to 250 km per run
Continuous Operation TimeMore than 40 hours (Depending on Tool Type)
Minimum Passable Bore≥85% Nominal Internal Diameter
Inspection Performance Validated for OvalityUp to 10% of Nominal Diameter
Minimum Bend Radius1.5D – 3D (Tool Dependent)

MFL Inspection Performance

Parameter Performance
Probability of Identification (POI)90%
Minimum Detectable Metal Loss10% WT
Depth Sizing Accuracy±10% WT
Length Sizing Accuracy±10 to ±20 mm
Width Sizing Accuracy±10 mm
Axial Location Accuracy±0.1 m
Circumferential Accuracy±5°

Geometry & Caliper Inspection Performance

Parameter Performance
Inspection Technology Mechanical / Electronic Caliper
Primary Application Pipeline Geometry Assessment
Detectable Features Dents, Ovality, Wrinkles, Buckles, Bore Restrictions
Dent Detection Capability ≥1% OD
Ovality Measurement High Resolution
Feature Location Accuracy ±0.1 m
Inspection Speed 0.2 – 4 m/s

TFI Crack Detection Performance

Parameter Performance
Inspection Technology Transverse Field Inspection (TFI)
Primary Application Axial Crack Detection
Detectable Features SCC, Longitudinal Cracks, Hook Cracks, Seam Weld Defects
Probability of Identification (POI) 90%
Crack Characterization Length, Depth and Orientation Assessment
Inspection Speed 0.2 – 4 m/s

Pipeline Mapping & Geo Pig Performance

Parameter Performance
Inspection Technology IMU Based Mapping System
Primary Application Pipeline Route Mapping
Data Output Latitude, Longitude, Elevation
XYZ Coordinate Mapping Available
GIS Compatibility Available
Above Ground Marker Correlation Available
Feature Position Correlation Available

Compliance & Standards

  • NACE Publication 35100 – In-Line Inspection of Pipelines
  • API 1163 – In-Line Inspection Systems Qualification
  • ASME B31.8S – Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines
  • Pipeline Operators Forum (POF)
  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management System