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Apr 26, 2012
NDE Inspection of PCCP Using Remote Field Eddy Current/Transformer Coupling
Authors: Brian J. Mergelas, David L. Atherton, and Xiangjie KongAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Pipelines 2001: Advances in Pipelines Engineering and Construction
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As the age of our pipeline infrastructure increases, non-destructive evaluation becomes more and more important. A new electromagnetic technique called remote field eddy current/transformer coupling (RFEC/TC) has been developed to meet the NDE inspection needs of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe. The method has been used successfully to detect prestressing wire failures in PCCP. This paper explains the technology and presents recent test results and field applications. Case study describes the updated inspection experience with several pipeline owners, and demonstrates tile benefits of RFEC/TC inspection.
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Pipelines 2001: Advances in Pipelines Engineering and Construction
Pages: 1 - 7
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© 2001 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Brian J. Mergelas
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Company Ltd, 4700 Dixie Rd Mississauga, Ontario Canada
David L. Atherton
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Xiangjie Kong
The Pressure Pipe Inspection Company Ltd, 4700 Dixie Rd Mississauga, Ontario Canada
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