Omnitec

Remote magnetic pipe inspection

Inspex technology

INSPEX leverages Remote Magnetic Inspection Technology grounded in the Villari Effect (magnetostriction), where mechanical stress alters a material’s magnetic properties.
This enables real-time anomaly detection in steel pipelines using advanced magnetic sensors and signal-processing software.

We can carry out inspection anywhere

Comparison

Inspex
• Low cost
• No flow interruption
• No pigging required
• Rapid deploymen
• Broad applicability
Conventional
• High operational costs
•Requires reduce product transport
• Risk of smart pig jamming
•Extensive prep work needed
•Limited to piggable pipelines

Case Study:
48" Gas Pipeline Inspection

19 inspection points: 12 critical, 2 supercritical defects identified.

Client savings: $250,000 in infrastructure costs.

Client feedback: “We were impressed with INSPEX… enabled significant cost savings.”

Advantages

Cost-effective: Reduces downtime and pigging infrastructure.

Real-time analysis: Immediate defect detection and reporting.

Automated tracing: Accurately maps pipeline routes.

Limitations

Material restriction: Only applicable to steel pipelines.

Pressure requirement: Minimum 5 bar (75 psi) internal pressure.

Detectable anomalies

Stress-deformed states (e.g., bending, buckling).

Corrosion & fatigue cracks.

Metal loss/strength defects (wall thinning, weld flaws).

Geometric changes (dents, ovality).

Unauthorized tie-ins/repairs.tes