iPTran
Revolutionizing Pipeline Integrity Management
iPTran: Revolutionizing Pipeline Integrity Management
In the intricate network of the energy industry’s arteries, pipelines are the lifeline. Maintaining their integrity is not just crucial—it’s imperative. iPTran emerges as a sentinel of pipeline health, employing an enhanced Pressure Transient Technology that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
A Non-Intrusive Guardian
Wax and debris are silent adversaries of pipeline efficiency, clandestinely narrowing pathways and escalating transportation costs. A mere 1% reduction in diameter due to buildup can lead to a significant 5% increase in pumping costs. The challenge intensifies with the risk of ‘stuck pigs’—obstructions that traditional pressure data fail to detect until they culminate in considerable blockages.
iPTran’s mission is clear : to detect and quantify debris, wax depositions, and blockages with unparalleled precision—all through a non-intrusive approach that safeguards the vitality of oil and gas conduits.
The iPTran Advantage
The benefits of iPTran are a testament to its innovation:
- Pigging Optimization : Calibrate the frequency of pigging operations with data-driven confidence.
- Informed Decision-Making: Navigate pigging schedules with ease, moving beyond the conservative constraints of standard operating procedures.
- Proactive Blockage Management: Anticipate and address the onset of stuck pigs by pinpointing the location and severity of obstructions.
- Customized Pig Selection: Leverage pre-inspection insights to choose the most suitable pig for each unique situation.
- Chemical Treatment Facilitation: Enhance the efficiency and efficacy of chemical interventions to avert corrosion and uphold system integrity.
Salient Features
iPTran stands out with its distinctive features:
- Non-Intrusive: A safe and straightforward procedure applicable to both existing and new pipelines across oil and gas sectors.
- Industry 4.0 Solution:Superior accuracy is achieved through the amalgamation of IIoT and AI, surpassing the traditional pressure transient methods.
- Rapid Analysis:Expedite the assessment of extensive pipeline sections (100+ km) within minutes.
- Cost Efficiency: • An embodiment of the "Make in India" initiative, this solution is a stride towards self-reliance in cutting-edge technology.
- Made in India: Enhance the efficiency and efficacy of chemical interventions to avert corrosion and uphold system integrity.
Comparison
| Parameter | iPTran (BFAPL) | Conventional Pressure Drop Method | Smart Pigs* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Intrusive | Yes | Yes | NO |
| Cost | Low | Medium | High |
| Resolution / Accuracy | High* (5 m) | - | - |
| Turnaround time | Short | Long | Long |
| Detect Blockages, or Stuck pig? | Yes | No | Yes** |
| Detect overall wax buildup? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Detect wax profile? | Yes | No | Yes |
| Notes | * Resolution depends on DAQ and AI ** with valve operation | Presently used by most operators | * Used for cleaning as well as inspection of internal surface (not for pre-inspection of wax or debris depositions) **Specialty pigs are used for stuck pig removal. Smart Pig can also get stuck |
Comparison
| Parameter |
|---|
| Non-Intrusive |
| Cost |
| Resolution / Accuracy |
| Turnaround time |
| Detect Blockages, or Stuck pig? |
| Detect overall wax buildup? |
| Detect wax profile? |
Notes |
| iPTran (BFAPL) |
|---|
| Yes |
| Low |
| High* (5 m) |
| Short |
| Yes |
| Yes |
| Yes |
* Resolution depends on DAQ and AI ** with valve operation |
| Conventional Pressure Drop Method | Smart Pigs* |
|---|---|
| Yes | NO |
| Medium | High |
| - | - |
| Long | Long |
| No | Yes** |
| Yes | Yes |
| No | Yes |
| Presently used by most operators | * Used for cleaning as well as inspection of internal surface (not for pre-inspection of wax or debris depositions) **Specialty pigs are used for stuck pig removal. Smart Pig can also get stuck |