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Console of the electromagnetic inspection unit (EMI),
used to determine the structural integrity of pipe. Three different cross-sections
are done along every axis of the pipe to determine internal deviance from
the expected geometry. |
Readout produced by the EMI. Each cross-section is represented
by one curve on the hard-copy. A specialist can then interpret the readout
and categorize the condition of the pipe. |
A long bit is inserted into the pipe to clear it of ferrous
mineral deposits and solids that have accumulated along the walls. |
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As an indispensible part of the yard, a forklift transports
pipe from station to station. |
A gag straightener is used to restore the shape to pipes
that have become warped. |
A lathe is used to recut threads on damaged pipe. |
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Powerful air currents are used to clear the inside of
the pipe of particles and to assure that the pipe conforms to the standards
of the petroleum industry. |
Pipe is manually checked for internal pitting and other
damage that has been indicated by the EMI. |
A Powertong is used to replace the couplings on the pipe. |
