Texas-headquartered Halliburton has launched a new electromagnetic pipe inspection tool. The tool uses High-Definition Frequency technology that emits electromagnetic waves continuously into the well tubulars. These waves are sent in multiple distinct frequencies to increase the tools performance, and proprietary algorithms determine total thickness and metal loss in each pipe.
The EPX V service can be used as a monitoring tool in mature fields for corrosion rates or as a diagnostic tool to find and define integrity issues as they arise. Operators can run the EPX V service in deviated and horizontal wells through multiple conveyance systems. The technology is available via mono-conductor wireline, the Halliburton RELAY digital slickline or on memory using standard slickline or coiled tubing.