ROBOPLANET innovates in Aerospace (MCO)
ROBOPLANET wins the GRTgaz project tender for corrosion detection under insulation
ROBOPLANET has been selected to take on a strategic challenge in the field of corrosion detection under insulation, a critical issue for the gas transportation industry. CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation) leads to high costs associated with de-insulation, limitations in visual inspections, and access difficulties, particularly on long sections of pipelines used in compression stations. This project aims to evaluate and qualify innovative techniques capable of improving inspections while reducing operational constraints.
A methodical approach to tackling a major industrial challenge
The project was carried out in two distinct phases. The first phase involved qualifying representative samples in the workshop, replicating corrosion conditions encountered in the field. The second phase was dedicated to a testing campaign in real-world conditions on compression station pipelines, a critical infrastructure for natural gas transportation. These methodical steps allowed for the measurement of the performance of the tested technologies in a complex operational environment.
A state-of-the-art approach for innovative solutions
The final deliverable of the project, completed in December 2019, is a detailed state-of-the-art report on corrosion detection under insulation techniques. This report includes an evaluation of the innovative technologies tested, their measured performance, and their practical application for gas transportation. This project positions ROBOPLANET as a key player in the search for effective solutions to address CUI challenges in the gas industry.