Pipeline Integrity Testing Services

Integrity management is the operational practice of maintaining pipelines' structural and functional integrity. This is achieved through a combination of regular testing, monitoring, and maintenance activities. Pipeline integrity management programs are designed to identify and mitigate risks to the integrity of the pipeline system. 

Risks can come from a variety of sources, including external threats such as corrosion, external loading, and third-party damage. Internal threats include material defects, weld integrity issues, and manufacturing flaws. Testing is an essential part of integrity management, as it allows operators to identify potential threats and take corrective action to mitigate the risks posed by these threats.  The potential for dramatic and costly pipeline failures continues to be a top concern for regulatory agencies, pipeline operators and energy providers.

Pipeline Materials Testing

Pipeline materials testing is a critical part of pipeline compliance and safety. Materials testing helps to ensure that pipeline materials are suitable for their intended purpose and meet all applicable standards. 

Testing also helps to identify potential problem areas that could lead to pipeline failure. As a result, pipeline operators must carefully select the materials to be tested and develop a robust testing program that covers all potential failure modes. In addition, pipeline operators must ensure that all test results are properly documented and shared with relevant stakeholders. 

IMR Test Labs is a well-equipped and experienced pipeline materials testing center. Our clear, concise reports contain the necessary analyses to insure compliance with 49CFR, Part 192- the requirement that operators have full asset knowledge of assets operating in High Consequence Areas (HCA).