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🔍 In Plant Environments, Pipeline Systems Rarely Follow A Simple Route.
Complex plant pipeline systems require advanced inspection capabilities. PAUT-PIG™ is designed to navigate valves, branch connections, and interconnected assets while delivering reliable pipeline integrity data.
Jul 291 min read


In-Line Inspection with PAUT-PIG™ our cutting-edge Phased Array smart pigging service engineered for real pipeline integrity gains.
PAUT-PIG™ combines advanced phased array ultrasonic technology with smart pigging to deliver high-resolution wall loss, cracking, and geometry inspection, helping operators reduce risk and maximise pipeline performance.
Jul 281 min read


A Repeat Inspection Run Costs Far More Than The Inspection Itself.
Reliable inspection data helps operators avoid costly repeat inspection runs, supporting confident integrity decisions, efficient maintenance planning, and long-term asset reliability.
Jul 271 min read


Preparing for Deployment
Field preparation remains a critical part of every long distance inspection operation. Before launch, the team confirmed the PAUT PIG™ position inside the launcher to support safe and controlled deployment into the pipeline. ✔ Accurate tracking confirmation ✔ Reliable launch preparation ✔ Coordinated field operations ✔ Support for consistent inspection performance At Vector Inspection, every stage of the operation is focused on delivering reliable pipeline integrity data. Spe
Jul 241 min read


Vector-View™ Integrity Reporting. Turning Data into Decisions
Vector-View™ converts high-resolution inline inspection data into clear, actionable integrity reports, helping operators prioritise repairs, manage risk, and plan maintenance with confidence.
Jul 231 min read


Supporting Reliable Inspection Through Field Testing
Before long distance inspection runs begin, testing helps confirm operational readiness under realistic conditions. Captured during mock up testing activities, the PAUT PIG™ was received following controlled launch and receiver operations in the field. ✔ Mock up inspection activities ✔ Receiver operation testing ✔ Tool handling validation ✔ Field readiness preparation Reliable inspection performance begins with thorough operational preparation. Speak with our team to learn mo
Jul 221 min read


Seeing the Pipeline in Full Colour
PAUT-PIG™ converts billions of ultrasonic data points into detailed, colour-mapped inspection results, providing accurate anomaly sizing, precise location data, and clear visualisation for confident pipeline integrity decisions.
Jul 211 min read


Vector Inspection’s Furnace Tube Inspection Service
Vector Inspection provides advanced phased array ultrasonic furnace tube inspections to accurately detect corrosion, cracking, and degradation, helping operators improve reliability and extend asset life.
Jul 201 min read


Learn how PAUT-PIG™ is advancing in-line Inspection for challenging pipelines using advanced Phased Array ultrasonic technology.
PAUT-PIG™ combines phased array ultrasonic technology with advanced inline inspection capabilities to detect wall loss, cracks, geometry changes, and provide XYZ mapping in a single inspection run.
Jul 151 min read


High Resolution Pipeline Corrosion Cluster Detection.
Corrosion clusters can develop over time and may have a greater impact on pipeline integrity than isolated defects. Detecting and accurately characterising these areas is essential for understanding the true condition of a pipeline. 🔷 Detection of corrosion clusters 🔷 Accurate sizing and mapping 🔷 Reliable integrity assessment 🔷 Data to support maintenance planning Our Phased Array PAUT-PIG™ delivers high-quality inspection data, providing confidence in corrosion cluster
Jul 141 min read


Challenging Pipeline Routing? No Problem for PAUT-PIG™
PAUT-PIG™ is designed to inspect pipelines with challenging geometry, including tight bends, buried sections, and complex routing, helping operators obtain high-quality inspection data from difficult-to-access assets.
Jul 131 min read


Accurate Inspections When Pipeline Complexity Increases
Complex process plant pipelines require inspection technology that can navigate tight bends, valves, diameter transitions, and difficult routing. PAUT-PIG™ is designed to maintain inspection capability through challenging sections of the line.
Jul 101 min read


External pitting corrosion can be difficult to identify and assess, especially when it is localised, isolated or beneath coating and insulation.
PAUT-PIG™ identifies and sizes external pitting corrosion from inside the pipeline, providing accurate remaining wall thickness data to support targeted repairs and long-term pipeline integrity.
Jul 91 min read


Pipeline tracking operations continue throughout the inspection process to support accurate monitoring of tool location and inspection progress.
Continuous tracking and experienced field operations help ensure accurate tool monitoring and reliable progress throughout long-distance inline pipeline inspections.
Jul 81 min read


Supporting Pipeline Integrity Across the Entire Asset
From plant infrastructure to external pipeline networks, PAUT-PIG™ provides advanced inline inspection technology that helps operators understand asset condition and support long-term pipeline integrity.
Jul 71 min read


Wall loss is only part of the pipeline integrity picture. Geometry anomalies can create pipeline stress, reduce flow efficiency, affect piggability, and increase the risk of future failure.
PAUT-PIG™ combines high-resolution phased array ultrasonic wall loss inspection with geometry assessment, identifying critical pipeline features in a single inspection run to support smarter integrity management.
Jul 61 min read


Long distance inspection projects require close coordination between technology and field operations.
Long-distance pipeline inspections rely on accurate tool tracking and coordinated field operations. Vector Inspection combines advanced PAUT PIG™ technology with experienced field teams to ensure reliable inspection delivery.
Jul 31 min read


Inspection Without Compromise
PAUT-PIG™ delivers high-resolution 4-in-1 phased array inline inspection, reducing the need for multiple smart pigging runs while supporting safer assets and efficient integrity management.
Jul 21 min read


Identifying External Corrosion with PAUT-PIG™
PAUT-PIG™ provides high-resolution phased array ultrasonic inspection to detect external corrosion with millimetre accuracy, enabling targeted repairs and supporting long-term pipeline integrity.
Jul 11 min read


Preparing pipelines for accurate In-Line Inspection
Effective pipeline cleaning is the foundation of accurate in-line inspection. Vector provides both professional pipeline cleaning and ILI services to help maximise inspection performance and data quality.
Jun 301 min read


🚀 4" PAUT-PIG prepped and ready to launch into a 5km Pipeline.
Interested to learn more about this inspection? Please get in touch with one of our team:
Jun 291 min read


Tracking the Tool Across Remote Terrain
Reliable tracking is essential during long-distance pipeline inspections. PAUT PIG™ tracking operations help maintain visibility, support field coordination, and monitor inspection progress across remote locations.
Jun 161 min read


Built for Plant Pipeline Environments
Plant pipeline environments present unique inspection challenges. PAUT-PIG™ is designed to operate across interconnected systems, complex routing, and restricted access locations while delivering reliable inspection data.
Jun 151 min read


Successful PAUT-PIG™ launch into the pipeline.
A successful PAUT-PIG™ launch marks the start of a critical inspection run, supported by tracking systems, preparation checks, and coordinated field operations.
Jun 121 min read
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