The signals of the ITX Transmitter or the magnetic fields can be received by an instrument outside the pipeline.
ATEX EPD available
Monochrome, non-reflecting graphics display
Keypad-operated hand-held unit
Able to detect extreme low frequency and magnet signals
Built-in GPS module (time/location)
Bluetooth interface
PETROTECH’s EPD device comes with a new ergonomic design, improved graphic display, and extended detection capabilities. The electronic tool detector device is used in combination with a transmitter (ITX series), or magnetic signals from in-line inspection (ILI) tools or cleaning tools equipped with tracking magnets.
The EPD includes a hand-held unit, the antenna, an antenna cable for the connection, and the carrier for easy handling of the EPD.
It is part of our tool tracking and locating system. In addition to determining the precise location of a stationary tool, the device can be used for monitoring the passage of a tool.
A tool locating system is basically recommended for use with the following tool types/sorts:
The PETROTECH DR supports industries, with a focus on integrity and maximizing asset lifespan. Our wide range of products and services contribute to safe and reliable infrastructure operation.
PETROTECH is an expert in sensor and data acquisition technologies and supplies sophisticated instruments. Such as body inspection systems for pipe mills, data loggers, tool tracking and locating systems, and other sensor systems. Our products are designed and built with high in-house production depth. More than 200 employees at our research and development centers, enable us to create and provide professional and customized solutions in a very short time frame. The diversified know-how of the PETROTECH in the engineering of electronics, mechanics, plastics, sensor technologies, networks, and software solutions, is the basis for providing state of the art technology.
Our wide variety of expertise and long-term experience enables us to provide cost efficient and reliable solutions for our customers. PETROTECH is the first choice for instruments of the highest quality. With a robust and ergonomic design for long-life operation, even in harsh conditions, or for special applications such as ATEX certification. We focus on system integration and comfortable interfaces. A complete range of instruments are used for our inspection services and are continuously improved on the basis of our operations experience.
Our in-house production and locations provide an optimized process to dispatch time, technical in-house services, as well as an on-site support if necessary. All products are provided as single components or complete systems.
PETROTECH has created customized software solutions and services for various industries. Developed entirely in-house, our software interface ensures easy data visualization with functionalities such as project administration, data reading, and reporting.
Our commitment to a safe working environment is demonstrated by the extensive range of instruments matching the industry standards and regulations. PETROTECH production quality assurance is certified according to DIN EN 80079-34, which allows us to manufacture ATEX equipment.
PETROTECH has a team of qualified experts responsible for handling, documentation, and maintaining ATEX relevant equipment and components.
All equipment, materials, and accessories have to be ATEX certified to be permitted to operate within a designated ATEX zone.
PETROTECH’s tool tracking and locating system is a two-in-one solution. It provides highly reliable detection of inspection and cleaning tools in pipelines. It can also track and locate in-line inspection or cleaning tools during their passage through a pipeline. The system is equipped with extremely low frequency (ELF) transmitters or strong magnets. The signals of the Intelligent Transmitter (ITX) are detected by a receiver. We deliver a complete system that consists of an Electronic Tool Detector (EPD) and an Intelligent Transmitter (ITX).
We also offer a Pipeline Data Logger (PDL), Temperature Data Logger (TDL), Above Ground Benchmarker (BM), and Marker Magnets (MM). Our customers can combine any of these components to meet their specific needs.
As a one-stop shop, PETROTECH offers tailor-made cleaning tool products and cleaning services for a variety of applications, with carefully selected components, and a selection of cleaning tools.
A robust stainless steel housing for harsh operation conditions in the most liquid and gaseous media
PETROTECH’s EPD III device comes with a new ergonomic design, improved graphic display, and extended detection capabilities. The Electronic Tool Detector device is used in combination with a transmitter (ITX series), magnetic signals from in-line inspection (ILI) tools, or cleaning tools equipped with tracking magnets. It is part of our tool tracking and locating system. In addition to determining the precise location of a stationary tool, the device can be used for monitoring the passage of a tool. The EPD includes a hand-held unit, the antenna, an antenn a cable for the connection, and the carrier for easy handling of the EPD.
To track and locate during their run, inspection or cleaning tools are usually equipped with an intelligent transmitter (ITX), or with magnets. The electromagnetic signals of the ITX transmitters can be received by an instrument outside of the pipeline, e.g. the Electronic Tool Detector or Above Ground marker.
Their compact, rugged design and robust materials allow operation in virtually all products and media. ITX transmitters are available for all pipe sizes from 6” to 56”. For smaller sizes up to 12”, complete transmitter tools are available.
For larger sizes, a bolt-on flange is used for easy mounting of the ITX to any cleaning or inspection tool. PETROTECH’s transmitters operate up to 1000 hours with a signal range of up to 23 meters.
All ITX transmitters are designed for use with PETROTECH’s tool tracking and locating receivers and cleaning tools. They feature a compact design, a high signal range for long-distance detection, and a longer operating time. They are also best in class for performance, and safety features, and can be activated by an external switch.
During in-line-inspection runs, the passage of inspection tools is monitored with above ground marker systems.
PETROTECH’s BM provides highly accurate reference points at specific intervals along the pipeline. The device uses accurate clocks and locations which are synchronized by GPS time. They are able to detect and record very precise small changes in the magnetic field, generated during the passage of in-line inspection tools and transmitter signals. After inspection runs, the data of the tool and all markers are correlated by time in order to get highly accurate reference points.
The Full Service Box is developed for easy transport, quick recharge, and fast read out.
In order to detect pipeline damage or weakness, pipes are regularly examined with inspection tools. As it travels through the pipeline, the inspection tool detects the present state of defects and possible weak points and then records these in an internal memory unit.
The magnets are attached at precisely defined locations every 1-2 km, typically in the 12 o’clock position on the pipeline. When the tool passes this point, its electronics will register a strong magnetic field and record its location in an internal memory unit, along with the precise time of day.
For pipelines with higher wall thickness or exterior coatings, a heavy-duty marker magnet is available.
PETROTECH’s Pipeline Data Loggers (PDL and ATEX PDL) are designed to collect and store operational data during a pipeline inspection. They provide operators with detailed time-dependent data such as the temperature of the medium, pressure conditions in the pipeline, differential pressure, and acceleration. The PDL is designed as a stand-alone unit, which can be added to any pipeline cleaning or inspection tool from 6” to 56”. The newest development is PETROTECH’s ATEX PDL which offers several advantages, such as an indication of bends including bend angle.
The user-friendly software makes it easy to configure and read out the stored data. All data can be analyzed based on various criteria and visualized with PETROTECH software.
By analyzing the data, it is possible to use recorded temperature profiles for wax models, to detect and locate restrictions and deposits, monitor tool behavior, assess cleaning progress and effectiveness, and verify pipeline conditions.
The provided software allows tiled displays of the different measurement criteria. It is an intelligent platform to select and synchronize time frames of particular interest. We offer full service that includes the data acquisition and reporting of your survey results.
The temperature data logger (TDL) is a very precise logging tool with high accuracy and outstanding measurement resolution. It can be used to record the temperature changes of a pipeline over time.
The system consists of three main components; which are the measuring tip (metal tip or magnet), a rod/lance with a length up to 3 meters or an attached cable sensor, and an electronic battery case.
Inline cleaning addresses the challenge of contaminated pipelines and can be utilized during commissioning, regular cleaning, and for pre-inspection cleaning.
Our Cleaning Tools have been used for pre-inspection pipeline cleaning operations. We offer tailor-made cleaning tool products and cleaning services (PTClean Service) for a variety of cleaning applications. Components include brushes, cups, discs, magnetic spacers, and electronic instrumentation; such as transmitters and pipeline data loggers. We tailor our tools to your application and deliver standard configurations at competitive pricing.
The PTCLEAN service begins with close cooperation with the pipeline operator. An analysis of the pipeline conditions is conducted, based on past in-line inspection measurements, pressure and flow readings, cleaning records, and relevant documentation. Subsequently, the development and implementation of a tailored cleaning program are carried out.
The progress of the cleaning program can be documented and monitored with our asset integrity management software suite.
PETROTECH uses a suite of software tools that support asset maintenance in a safe, secure, and cost-effective manner. PETROTECH’s main objective is to provide an efficient, auditable, and well-structured integration process to support operators in:
Knowing the accurate position of your pipeline is crucial for managing your assets in Geographical Information System, and for planning field activities like maintenance work and field verifications.
If your pipeline is exposed to ground hazards, PETROTECH PTGeo Service is a key element to assure pipeline integrity by identifying pipe movement and bending strain. PETROTECH uses the latest technology in inspection to obtain data for our PTGeo services (PETROTECH Geographical). Our well-structured, certified data evaluation process provides exact pipeline reference coordinates as input for an illustrated plan, elevation, and distance view. Findings from other inspections can be geographically referenced with the same high accuracy.
PETROTECH makes a difference, with the extensive long-term experience and expertise of our employees. This enables us to offer cost-efficient and reliable solutions for our customers. Our in-house production and global locations provide instruments at the right time and location, that are flexible and of the highest quality.
It is the promise that we at PETROTECH deliver, by enhancing the operations of our customers, making them safe, cost-effective, and more efficient.
We are a worldwide provider of cutting-edge solutions in all areas of the integrity process chain. We suit a wide range of industries: Oil & Gas, Energy, Process, Mining, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, and Transportation; for a wide range of assets, including pipelines, tanks, and vessels as well as wind turbines, trains, telecommunication towers, and many more.
The PETROTECH is privately owned and financed, we are not bound to stock markets or strategic investors.
EXCELLENCE THROUGH EXPERIENCE
At PETROTECH, we offer a wide range of products and services to help global oil and gas operators ensure the safety, longevity, and performance of their assets. Customers rely on our technology, expertise, and experience, as well as our commitment to inspection, data quality, and integrity management. They trust our skilled team to tackle even the most complex projects safely.
Our goal is to prepare the pipeline industry for future fuels like hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and ammonia. We offer a roadmap with practical processes for integrating these energy sources into the grid, ensuring operators have innovative and sustainable solutions. With our extensive experience in transporting various media, we provide expertise in assessing pipeline integrity for the benefit of your grid.
Our customers in the process industry understand the crucial importance of plant safety and efficiency. That's why they turn to PETROTECH to optimize the integrity and availability of their critical assets, such as storage tanks, piping, and pressure vessels. Additionally, our innovative retrofit-ready PETROTECH EMAT Flowmeter offers precise and stable flow measurement for liquid, gas, steam, and multiphase applications, even in challenging conditions.
We have extended our pipeline inspection expertise to the steel mill, integrating inspection systems into the manufacturing process to assess hot steel plates and pipes as they are produced.
PETROTECH’s ethos is ensuring the highest levels of equipment availability this should translate to maximised return on investment for our customer assets. We achieve this by having localised service teams in each country we operate and local stores of genuine original equipment manufacturer (OEM) approved parts. Our teams are trained to the highest standards and we offer training programmes for our customers and staff.
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