gPIMS® (Guided Wave Pipeline Integrity Monitoring System) is a permanently installed system for continuous monitoring of pipelines. The system uses guided waves to measure remaining pipe wall thickness and detect corrosion or erosion. This provides real-time data that can be linked to operational changes, such as changes in feedstock composition or sand accumulation in risers. gPIMS® enables better-informed decisions that can improve profitability and regulatory compliance.

Main features and benefits

• Continuous monitoring: Real-time data for early warning of potential problems.

• Automated data collection: Reduces the need for manual inspection.

• Cloud-based software: Easy access to data and analytics via Monitoring Studio.

• Robust design: Suitable for both onshore and offshore applications, including extreme environmental conditions.

• Flexible configurations: Adapted to different monitoring needs, from manual to automatic collection.

Technical specification

• Sensor: Permanently installed on the pipeline.

• Data collection: Can be manual (with Wavemaker®) or automatic (with field control unit).

• Software: Monitoring Studio for data analysis and visualization.

• Communication: Supports Wi-Fi, mobile network or wired connection.

• Temperature range: Designed to withstand extreme temperatures, including high temperature applications.

Areas of application

• Production: Flow optimization and sand accumulation detection.

• Midstream: Handling slugs and out-of-specification gases.

• Refining: Enables the blending of crude oils of varying quality.

• Offshore: Monitoring of risers and other critical components.

• Buried pipelines: Effective monitoring without the need for excavation.

Services and support

• Installation: Global network of qualified service providers.

• Data transfer: Integration with existing data systems and historians.

• Training: Courses and certification through the GULT program.

• Maintenance: Calibration, repair and equipment rental available.