Analysis General For Clients

Welcome to ROSEN Europe B.V.
ROSEN Europe B.V.
CDP Data Analysis

- Basic Introduction -
Sfax / Tunisia, November 2012

Presented by C. Gehrs / EU-ROSEN-OLD-ADAT
Contents
1. Department Structure
2. Project Information Package
3. Data Checks and Transformation
4. Weld and Feature Searches
5. Data Distance Correlation (AFD, CDP, EGP/XGP, XYZ)
6. Marker Data Evaluation
7. Database Setup and Overview Log
8. Weld, Installation and Feature Verification
9. Integration of XYZ Survey Results
10. Calculation and Output
11. Inspection Survey Report
12. Electronic Data Reporting
Contents
The information package is received from operations which includes:
• Data on Tapes, external Hard-Drives, Flash-Memory’s etc.

 Original Data from the Tool
 Backup Data
• Marker Information
• Parameter Manuals
• Field Work Reports + Onsite Report
• Data Check Graphics
• Above Ground Marker (AGM) / Magnet Marker (MM) Location
Sheets
• Technical Questionnaire / Pipe Information
Contents
The recorded data is checked for quantity and quality using several
graphics such as:
• Memory Consumption
• Data Quantity
• Odometer Data
• Electronic Status
• Rotation
• Channel Statistics
• Speed
• Magnetization Level
• Calculated Wall Thickness
After checking the graphics, the data is transformed into a viewable

signal format and calibrated.
The data integrity and orientation are confirmed, and the launcher valve
is typically set to 0.00 m
Magnet @ 12:00
Valve @ 0.00 m
Contents
Software routines are executed to look for certain

characteristics of the data. The software is
searching for girth welds locations, longitudinal
welds positions and the position of transition areas
‘spiral weld / girth weld’.
For most tools also a bend search can be done.
The weld search looks for

negative and/or positive
amplitudes occurring on a
percentage of the sensor data
across the circumference.
When this criteria is met, an
entry is made to a database
with the corresponding log
distance.
Typical girth weld indication recorded by PHH:
The general direction of feature evaluation: starting with the
deepest and ending with the less deep metal loss features.
The feature search looks for positive amplitudes occurring on
the recorded data of each sensor. After this, a following step
assembles any adjacent positive amplitudes as suspect
features at that specific log distance and degree. For XGP/EGP
a similar search is applied to find IDAN’s.
PHH sensors passing

a feature:
Corrosion:
Contents
5. Multiple Survey Type Data Correlation
CDP
EGP
5. Multiple Survey Type Data Correlation
CDP data
recorded in 2001
CDP data
recorded in 2011
Contents
8. Weld, Installation, and Feature Verification
6. Marker Evaluation
– Above Ground Markers (AGM) are used to facilitate the digging

activities.
– The AGMs are placed above ground on top of the pipeline during
the pig run.
– The AGMs and the tool are synchronized before and after the run.
– The AGM records the tool passage at a certain time. That time is
then compared to the tool time and the distance where this time
occurred.
– ROSEN has three AGM generations currently in use, BM5, BM6
and BM7.
– MMs are visible in the MFL data (CDP/AFD).
BM5
Above
Ground
Marker box
Upstream (internal Downstream
(external antenna) (external
antenna) antenna)
U I D
Ground
Surface
Recorded
Data
BM6/BM7
Above
Ground
Marker box
(internal
antenna)
Ground
Surface
Recorded
Data
Contents
The weld search and feature search result in two primary databases that
will be used to identify all events detected during the inspection.
The ‘reference’ database includes all detected weld locations and
eventually contains all installations, long seam orientation, spiral weld
connection, bends and markers as well.
The ‘feature’ database includes all detected suspect signals that

could indicate pipeline anomalies.
The data analyst will utilize an overview log of the entire line segment in order to:
• assess overall data quality
• assess overall line condition
• assess special evaluation strategies needed/areas of immediate attention
• initiate the evaluation process through reference evaluation procedures
Secondary data component
Primary data component

Contents
Different events of the pipeline generate unique patterns on the data

that are interpreted as events on the line segment.
The signal data analysis is performed in two stages; (1) reference
verification, and (2) anomaly (feature) verification
– REFERENCE: Girth welds
WELD Secondary
channels
NOT A WELD
Primary
channels
-REFERENCE: Installations
The installations are identified in a similar manner, based on their
‘pattern’ on the sensor data:
Secondary Channels
Valve center
Flange Primary Channels
Hot Tap
Tap
The completed ‘reference’ database contains all verified installation

areas, bends, girth welds and markers.
Features
• The feature evaluation process results in a complete list of all recorded
anomalies, (CDP and EGP/XGP) above the reporting threshold.
• Utilizes EP and feature enlargements (1:5) to verify / interpret
signal characteristics.
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
clock position
00:30
01:00
01:30
02:00
571+94.600m 571+94.800m 571+95.000m 571+95.200m 571+95.400m 571+95.600m

log distance
20.00 kA/m 30.00 kA/m
09:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
clock position
12:00
00:30
01:00
01:30
02:00
02:30
571+94.600m 571+94.800m 571+95.000m 571+95.200m 571+95.400m 571+95.600m

log distance
Contents
9. Integration of XYZ data results
In case the inspection tool was equipped with a gyro unit, ROSEN can
provide clients with (XYZ) coordinates for all events recorded. These
coordinates can also be visualized within GoogleEarth® with a direct link
implemented in ROSOFT:
Contents
Once the verification of pipeline events

is finalized, the information received
from the client such as:
- Nominal Wall Thickness
- Design Pressures
- MAOP
- SMYS / SUTS *
- etc.
will be utilized for calculation
procedures
*
SMYS = Specified Minimum Yield Strength (hardness)
(S)UTS = Ultimate Tensile Strength (> collapse)
(S)UTS > SMYS
Calculation procedures will establish relative distances, anomaly dimensions, anomaly

classifications, etc., as well as apply signal interaction criteria and industry corrosion
assessment standards such as RSTRENG or ASME B31G-1991.
Once the calculation is completed and verified the

Inspection Survey Report and ROSOFT client software are
prepared.
Inspection Survey Report
Pipeline Company
28” Crude Oil Pipeline
Launcher to Receiver
Contents
The Inspection Survey Report (based on POF) includes:
• Management Summary
• Pipeline Data
• Field Work Activity Report
• Data Quality Description
• Inspection Results
in the form of:
– Lists
– Graphs
– Statistics
All results / information / findings gathered during the inspections

run finally together in the ‘Individually Sentenced Feature Report’ (Dig Sheet):
1:150 / +/- 6 h
1:5 / +/- 1.5 h

Contents
A ROSOFT Electronic Data Package is included with each Inspection

Survey Report. ROSOFT gives operators interactive access to:
• Lists
• XYZ Results
• Graphs
• Dig Sheets
• Signal data
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Welcome to ROSEN Europe B.V.

ROSEN Europe B.V.

CDP Data Analysis

Sfax / Tunisia, November 2012

The information package is received from operations which includes:

• Data on Tapes, external Hard-Drives, Flash-Memory’s etc.

After checking the graphics, the data is transformed into a viewable

Software routines are executed to look for certain

The weld search looks for

PHH sensors passing

– Above Ground Markers (AGM) are used to facilitate the digging

The ‘feature’ database includes all detected suspect signals that

Secondary data component

Primary data component

Different events of the pipeline generate unique patterns on the data

– REFERENCE: Girth welds

The completed ‘reference’ database contains all verified installation

571+94.600m 571+94.800m 571+95.000m 571+95.200m 571+95.400m 571+95.600m

20.00 kA/m 30.00 kA/m

571+94.600m 571+94.800m 571+95.000m 571+95.200m 571+95.400m 571+95.600m

Once the verification of pipeline events

Calculation procedures will establish relative distances, anomaly dimensions, anomaly

Once the calculation is completed and verified the

Inspection Survey Report

The Inspection Survey Report (based on POF) includes:

All results / information / findings gathered during the inspections

1:5 / +/- 1.5 h

A ROSOFT Electronic Data Package is included with each Inspection

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