Rapidly Detect Pipe Movement with RoGeo PD
ROSEN’s primary goal is to empower pipeline operators to make optimal decisions regarding their critical infrastructure assets. Our new Pipedrift technology contributes to this goal by not only detecting potential hazards at short notice but also ensuring the safe operation of pipelines in the most difficult terrain by screening for pipe movement at frequent intervals.
Revolutionizing the proactive management of Geohazards
Geohazards such as seismic or severe weather events lead to ground movement and associated landslides or sediment erosion, causing pipeline movement. This can result in stresses and strains on the pipelines, jeopardizing their performance and integrity.
Our RoGeo PD (Pipedrift) Service, with its inertial measurement unit (IMU) integrated into a pipeline cleaning tool, enables the early detection of pipeline movement and the identification of bending strain areas. This proactive approach, which allows regular, cost-efficient routine screening of pipelines and minimizes the impact on pipeline operations, has set a new standard in the industry.
Award-winning service and first successful runs in South America
When it comes to potential pipeline movements in difficult terrain, timely response, rapid deployment, and, even more importantly, routine checks are essential. Our Pipedrift Service can close existing gaps in movement measurement by fulfilling these criteria and providing both more frequent screening and short-notice deployment as well as data capture – bringing a new era in geohazard management for pipeline operators. Knowing the precise location of a pipeline and any changes that may occur allows operators to act before any permanent damages or even incidents might occur.
ROSEN’s commitment to developing solutions such as the RoGeo PD Service has been recognized this year with the ‘Iconic Supplier with Inclusive and Sustainable Energy’ award presented by ECOPETROL in Colombia. In addition, the first successful RoGeo PD runs in South America have highlighted the service’s ability to enable faster decision-making by quickly obtaining data on pipeline movement and critical bending strain.
Benefits at a glance
The new Pipedrift technology offers several benefits to help operators ensure the integrity of their pipelines, which can be summarized as follows:
- Rapid deployment capability for inspecting pipelines after geohazard events
- Comprehensive picture of a pipeline’s strain and stress profiles resulting from pipeline movement
- Timely response possible to any changes and thus prevention of incidents or loss in performance
- More frequent inspections in high-risk areas without the need for above-ground markers through a simplified sensor setup
- Identification and location of pipeline movement with minimal operational impact
We are looking forward to supporting more operators all around the world in mitigating Geohazards. Curious to learn more about our RoGeo PD service? Discover how RoGeo PD can detect pipe movement early and get in touch with us.