Semi-Quantitative Analysis of Defect in Pipelines through the Use of Technique of Ultrasonic Guided Waves

Abstract

Modernized cities must have adequate infrastructures to support the daily needs from her citizens. The continuity in pipeline services that supply water, gas and oil to citizens and deliver wastes to designated collectors are in prime concern to any modernized city. However, in-service pipeline is prone to defects due to aging, external impacts, or hazardous operating environment. It is of prime importance to apply an efficient inspection method to characterize the potential defect in pipeline so that the info…