This innovation, BigPipes.app™, is a cloud-based solution designed for pipeline reliability assessment and corrosion prediction. It uses probabilistic methods to analyse current and future corrosion data from pipeline inspections, optimising operational decisions for pipeline maintenance and extending the lifespan of infrastructure. By leveraging historical inspection pig data, the platform provides a more accurate and efficient approach to assess pipeline integrity, allowing operators to minimise downtime and maintenance costs. The mobile-friendly platform removes the need for physical assets, ensuring a secure and streamlined process for pipeline assessment through cloud computing.
Pipeline operators face significant challenges in managing corrosion, which leads to high operational costs in maintenance, repair, and risk management. Traditional methods of corrosion assessment often lack predictive accuracy, resulting in suboptimal maintenance schedules, costly repairs, and potential safety hazards. As pipelines age, the ability to accurately predict future corrosion becomes critical in avoiding operational disruptions and environmental hazards. The industry needs a cost-effective, data-driven approach to optimise pipeline reliability while minimising maintenance costs and extending the lifespan of critical infrastructure.
This solution introduces a cloud-based software that uses probabilistic analytics to assess pipeline integrity, focusing on corrosion prediction. By combining real-time data with historical insights, it provides a full spectrum analysis of pipeline health, optimising de-rated operating pressures and maintenance schedules. The platform allows pipeline operators to make informed decisions, extending pipeline lifespans while reducing maintenance and repair costs. Its mobile-friendly design offers flexibility and convenience, and the absence of physical assets enhances cost-efficiency. This innovation transforms the way pipeline reliability is managed by offering a more precise, predictive, and cost-saving approach.
This cloud-based platform addresses the challenges of pipeline maintenance by offering a comprehensive reliability assessment tool specifically designed for corrosion prediction. By aggregating historical inspection data, the platform provides real-time insights into pipeline integrity and potential future risks. It allows operators to make data-driven decisions regarding maintenance schedules, reducing operational costs and improving overall pipeline safety. The cloud-based architecture ensures scalability, mobility, and security, eliminating the need for complex license management or physical assets. Operators can now rely on a more accurate corrosion assessment that optimises production while minimising disruptions.
This technology offers a significant edge over traditional pipeline monitoring systems by eliminating the need for physical assets and complex licensing. Its cloud-based architecture enables seamless access to data analytics and corrosion predictions, making it more scalable and mobile-friendly than on-premise solutions. With its ability to aggregate and analyse historical data, the platform provides more accurate corrosion predictions, optimising operating pressures and reducing maintenance costs. The predictive capabilities result in cost savings of up to 21% in maintenance and repairs, and 6% in integrity engineering. This positions it as a leading tool for extending pipeline operational lifespans while reducing overall operational expenses.