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Pipeline inspection utilizing ultrasound technology: on the issue of resolution

Beller, 2007

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1618102722570224575
Author
Beller M
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Pigging Products and Services Association

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Today, in-line inspection tools are used routinely to assess the integrity and fitness- forpurpose of high pressure pipelines. Ultrasound technology provides the means to obtain quantitative, highly accurate and reliable inspection data for pipelines. In addition …
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