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A computerized inspection system
A COMPUTERIZED INSPECTION
SYSTEM FOR PIPELINES
INTRODUCTION
This paper describes Total Oil Marine's computerized inspection system
for pipelines (CIS-PIPELINE), which was developed by Scicon and success-
fully implemented in August, 1986.
The paper first discusses Total Oil Marine's philosophy for pipeline
inspection and why the decision was taken to develop a computerized
system. It identifies the requirements and highlights the expectations. An
overview of the system is given with samples of the reports and analyses
available. This is followed by a discussion of how the system met the
expectations and the additional benefits which have come from use of the
system.
BACKGROUND
Total Oil Marine's pipeline inspection activities
As operator of the Frigg Gas Transportation System, Total Oil Marine
(TOM) has the responsibility for running two parallel 32-in subsea pipelines,
each 362km long, between the Frigg field and the shore terminal at St. Fergus
in the NE of Scotland.
The recent development of the North Alwyn field has added a further 110-
km, 24-in gas line from North Ahuyn to Frigg, a 15- km, 12-in oil line from
North Ahuyn to Ninian and a number of flow lines on the Ahuyn field.
The principal objectives of the inspection programme are to ensure that
pipelines are at all times in a safe operating condition and meet statutory
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