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| Research Progress of Small-diameter Pipelines In-line Inspection |
| ZHANG Jia1,2,*, QIN Lin1,2, SUN Mingnan1,2, LIU Chang1,2, LIN Dong1,2, ZHAO Shuai1,2, TANG Hong3
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1 Safety, Environment and Technology Supervision Research Institute of PetroChina Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, Chengdu 610041, China
2 China National Energy R&D Center of High Sulfur Gas Exploitation, Chengdu 610000, China
3 Quality, Safety and Environmental Protection Department, PetroChina Southwest Oil & Gas Field Materials Branch, Chengdu 610031, China |
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Abstract Small-diameter pipelines, as a vital component of the oil & gas field surface gathering system, are characterized by limited internal space, complex pipeline networks, varying construction standards, significant differences in pipe diameter and pressure, and a wide range of transported media. These characteristics have led to a lack of mature inspection methods for such pipelines. As an effective means of ensuring pipeline safety, in-line inspection (ILI) technology has gained widespread recognition. ILI allows for accurate identification and localization of pipeline defects and provides valuable information such as defect quantification. Currently, various ILI techniques exhibit good adaptability in large-diameter pipelines (DN ＞200 mm). However, due to the spatial constraints of small-diameter pipelines (DN≤200 mm), existing universal ILI tools need to accommodate components such as sensors, brushes, and cups within much smaller spaces. These result in poor pipeline passability, low defect detection rates, and reduced quantification accuracy. Specifically, in the development of magnetic flux leakage (MFL) ILI tools for small-diameter pipelines, there is a technical conflict between tool passability and data quality, which presents additional challenges in the mechanical and electronic design of high-resolution ILI tools. Based on a review of the current state of research in pipeline ILI technologies, this summary focuses on the development challenges of small-diameter pipeline ILI tools and proposes optimization and improvement suggestions. The research findings are of significant scientific and practical value for further optimizing small-diameter pipeline ILI technology, enhancing equipment performance, and ensuring the safe operation of pipelines.
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Published: 25 November 2025
Online: 2025-11-14
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