INGU Pipers®

Free-Floating Pipeline Inspection

Innovative, Non-Intrusive, and Data-Driven

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Pipers® is a free-floating inspection device that uses acoustics, pressure, and temperature sensors to detect leaks, gas pockets, sediment buildup, and structural changes in water, wastewater, and gas pipelines. Used across 1,000+ miles of pipelines in North America, it provides critical data without requiring shutdowns or external tracking.

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Key Benefits

• Non-Intrusive Deployment – Inserts through a 3-inch outlet or flange, flows naturally with pipeline operations

• Minimal Downtime – No need for live tracking; data is captured and processed post-inspection

• High Sensitivity – Detects leaks as small as 0.18 gallons/min in low-pressure applications

• Versatile Retrieval – Captured via manhole baskets, headworks bar screens, or rake systems

 

Deliverables

✔ Leak Detection – Ultra-sensitive acoustic sensors detect and pinpoint leaks
✔ Hydraulic Grade Line – 100 pressure readings per second provide a full pressure profile
✔ Magnetic Flux Analysis – Identifies and categorizes metal loss on spools
✔ Buildup Detection – Pinpoints sediment/debris accumulation for proactive maintenance
✔ Pipeline Geometrics – Captures elevation, bend angles, weld patterns, and spool lengths for mapping
✔ Air/Gas Pocket Detection – High-accuracy detection of air pockets affecting flow efficiency

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With Pipers®, utilities gain actionable insights to prevent failures, optimize maintenance, and extend pipeline lifespan—all with minimal disruption.