In addition to wax detection, Discovery can identify and differentiate multiple deposit types, including hydrates, asphaltenes, and scale, enabling more targeted assessment of flow assurance risks and more effective planning of mitigation and remediation activities.
A key capability also covered is the ability to scan over installed strakes without removal, enabling high-resolution inspection of critical features in situ. This reduces the need for intervention, avoids unnecessary offshore activity, and minimises disruption to pipeline operations.
By combining detailed internal pipeline condition data with non-intrusive external structural assessment, Discovery supports more effective inspection planning, more efficient use of intervention resources, and reduced operational risk. The result is enhanced decision-making across both flow assurance and integrity management disciplines, with improved visibility of pipeline condition throughout the asset lifecycle.
Speaker
Jim Bramlett - Commercial Manager – The Americas, Tracerco
