New acoustic pig tracker system is portable unit
The SPY PHONE pipeline acoustic pig tracker monitors pipeline travelers from the convenience of your vehicle.
The unit is not a geophone. The company says that its accurate acoustic listening device covers a frequency range of 1-20 khz, allowing the operator to set and restrict multiple frequencies. The system is designed to accommodate just about any field condition because it is lightweight, portable, and versatile.
The battery-operated system indicates the passage of in-line pigs and provides the operator with setup and operation options. The omnidirectional pickup sensor can be placed into the ground via a 3 in. spike or attached magnetically or mechanically secured onto exposed pipe or in-line valves. In the event of unpleasant field conditions, the Auto Kit accessories allow an operator to listen from the convenience of any vehicle through the existing FM radio.
Each standard system includes a pick-up sensor, headphones, carrying case, and two 9-v batteries. The Auto Kit includes a full spectrum FM transmitter, 20-ft phone extension cord, and a 12 v power converter.
Source: Pipeline Inspection Co. Ltd., 1919 Antoine, Houston TX, 77055
Sheet generator for pipeline operators enhanced
Enhancements have been added to DataFrame ASG, an automated sheet design and generation application for pipeline operators.
The application provides a user friendly environment for creating complex, high-quality sheets with control over design, data content, and output format.
There are many possibilities in template design, producing any size page and any number of data bands, whether it’s for alignment and construction sheets, or sheets related to integrity management, risk assessment, or right-of-way management purposes, the firm notes.
Enhancements include:
• Support for multiple pipelines within the same right-of-way in all data bands. Separate representations of each pipeline are drawn in alignment with the map.
• A key-code function that provides dynamic overlay, coding, and labeling of linear pipeline attribute data, such as pipe specifications and coatings.
• A new line chart band for the display of data such as elevation profiles, direct assessment and close interval survey readings, and drain volume values.
Source: GeoFields Inc., Atlantic Center Plaza, 1180 W. Peachtree St., Suite 1250, Atlanta, GA 30309.
