Inspection Services
Â鶹ÉçÇøapp InÂsuÂlated Pipe Scan (KIPS) is a portÂable, real-time raÂdioÂgraphic imaÂging sysÂtem that scans through insulation to determine the conÂdiÂtion of unÂderÂlyÂing pipes.
KIPS capÂtures video and imÂages that highÂlight probÂlems asÂsoÂciÂated with pipes (i.e. corÂroÂsion unÂder inÂsuÂlaÂtion, moisÂture and ice). ResÂults are reÂcorÂded in real-time, alÂlowÂing inÂstant anaÂlysis.
The sysÂtem provides a fast, acÂcurÂate conÂdiÂtion anaÂlysis of inÂsuÂlated pipe without the need to reÂmove cladÂding or inÂsuÂlaÂtion. This resÂults in sigÂniÂficÂant cost savÂings – by minÂimÂising the time taken to identify isÂsues with the pipe, remediation works can be performed sooner.
KIPS alÂlows rapid testÂing of inÂsuÂlated pipÂing, covÂerÂing up to 200m per day. The sysÂtem can be used on pipes ranging from 20mm – 1,200mm, with inÂsuÂlaÂtion ranÂging from 10mm – 150mm. The system can be used on insulated pipes with temperatures ranging from -200oC to 700oC.
KIPS can be used on a wide range of insulation materials, including fibreglass, mineral wool, closed & open cell foam injection, PUR & PIR and acoustic barriers as well as fireproofing materials such as asbestos, Chartek and FENDOLITE.
The portability of the system enables pipes in any location to be tested using rope access.