Device for Measuring Thickness of Pipelines

Abstract

The invention is part of the field of inspection technologies, materials, equipment and corrosion, more specifically, of the field of equipment for measuring thickness in subsea pipelines. For this purpose, the present invention describes a device for measuring thickness of pipelines comprising: a manipulator, configured to be the contact region with an ROV; an impact absorber, configured to absorb the horizontal impact of the device; at least two turning devices, configured to be the devices that enable the rotation of the device; a “c” shaped joint; a measurement adapter, comprising: a support, a base of the prism, a magnet prism, at least one pair of rectangular magnets, and at least two pairs of circular magnets; a “T” shaped support; and a mini camera support. Thus, the invention, as it does not require an electrical or hydraulic system, is considered more robust and less prone to failure, in addition to being safer for the environment. In addition, it generates greater ease of manufacture, maintenance, transportation, handling by the ROV and flexibility of general use, in addition to providing greater safety in the operations.

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