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Mark Buil is Head of Shop Operations at our location in Oldenzaal, Netherlands. He started his career as a diesel and hydraulic #mechanic until he developed a particular interest in working with people and helping them develop. Today, he is able to combine both of his passions in his job at ROSEN — luckily, he didn't become a project manager 😉 . Find out more about his daily work routine in our short interview with him. #empoweredbytechnology 

Our experts Alex Hazeltine and Erwin Gamboa, Ph.D., CEng (IMechE), P.Eng discussed how #dataanalytics can be used for advanced #integritymanagement of #pipelines with cracking in the newest issue of The Australian Pipeliner in their article "Harness the power of #dataanalytics with ROSEN." Find out what our "ROSEN Integrity Data Warehouse" is and how it has enabled us to crack the code to cracking, by reading the full article below. #empoweredbytechnology

Robotic inspection tools incorporate their own power source or drive units and are used in particular when accessibility is poor or when extreme conditions prevail that make a conventional inspection impossible or only possible at high risk or expense. We have three examples in our backpack where robotic technologies can make a real difference: The integrity of the tank bottom is a major concern for #storagetanks, and they often return to service for years after inspection. Our TBIT Ultra service can accurately size the smallest metal loss defects and can be used in restricted areas, such as below heating coils and pipework, using a #remote tank bottom scanner. By contrast, sometimes a good overview can be necessary: #DroneInspection is a non-destructive testing (NDT) method that utilizes #ultrasonic testing (UT) and visual and thermal inspections to evaluate areas in #tanks, #piping systems, chimneys, and other installations that are challenging or hazardous to access due to obstacles or heights. Drone inspections overcome the technical and physical limitations of conventional methods and are also effective for cleaning and maintenance tasks such as coating repair, rust removal, and painting. Now, what if a #pipeline is considered 'unpiggable' for various reasons, including single access and limited pumping abilities? The inspection of these pipelines is made possible using our UT bi-directional self-propelled tethered inspection unit. The tether, robotic crawler, and #sensor carrier come together to allow the unit to travel both forward and backward through bends for up to 24 km (14.9 mi), consistently showing valuable high-resolution data to the operator in real time. The bi-directional capability is achieved by adapting the sensor carrier, electronics, and data-storage modules into lightweight, low-friction modules on wheels and combining them with a powerful wheel-driven crawler. The tether supplies electrical power to the tool, bringing the collected #data to the control unit at the launching site, allowing for remote steering of the crawler, and acting as a means for recovery in emergencies. The Time-of-Flight-Diffraction (TOFD) UT technology for this solution can be calibrated for axial and circumferential #featuredetection. Learn all about TOFD as well as our full robotic service portfolio here: https://lnkd.in/eUiJWCNZ Or meet our experts at the SPRINT Robotics World Congress 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium, from October 29-30 at booth #XL1 to find out in detail how our #roboticsystems can detect anomalies, reduce downtime, and improve operational safety across your infrastructure. #empoweredbytechnology

The #energyindustry is currently going through its biggest change in living memory; despite this, #gas and its valuable infrastructure continue to play a major role in a decarbonized and integrated #energysystem. Scaling up the transportation of renewable and low-carbon gases in our global existing and new build #pipeline network is essential to deliver a reliable and affordable transition to #climateneutrality. To benefit from our deep understanding of the requirements under the new circumstances, based on our extensive experience in the inspection of pipelines transporting various media, exchange ideas with our experts at the Hydrogen Technology Expo Europe in Hamburg, Germany, October 23-24 at booth #2A3. #empoweredbytechnology #EmergingFuels #Hydrogen

Congratulations to our colleagues who won the Best Paper Award at IPCE - International Pipeline Conference and Exhibition 2024. In a field of 345 technical papers at IPC 2024, Kevin Siggers, Xiang Peng, Mark Wright, and Johannes Palmer were recognized for their paper “Data Fusion of Complementary Axial and Circumferential Magnetic Flux Leakage Inline Inspections and Effects on Safe Remaining Life”. The selection was based on originality, engineering significance, completeness, acknowledgment of work by others, organization, clarity, and graphic quality. Those who missed the presentation will have another chance at the RIO Pipeline next year. #empoweredbytechnology #DataFusion #MagneticFluxLeakage #Innovation

Unique characteristics require customized solutions: The harsh and remote environment, combined with the complex #geometry and layout of #subsea infrastructure, often limits the effectiveness of conventional in-line inspection methods and can result in incomplete or inaccurate #datacollection. These limitations highlight the need for more adaptable and precise solutions to overcome #subseainspection complexities, ensuring #pipelineintegrity and operational safety. Don’t miss out on meeting Markus Ginten at this year’s Subsea Pipeline Technology Congress, October 23-24 in London, UK. His paper will explain how #robotic technologies are enabling more precise #data collection during in-service in-line inspections, leading to better-informed decision-making and optimized pipeline integrity and efficiency. Learn more about our robotic #ILI services here: https://lnkd.in/enDGCpkQ. #empoweredbytechnology #SPT2024 #integritymanagement

As part of the 32nd #FED Conference in Ulm, Germany, the 'Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung e. V. ' (professional organization for electronics design and manufacturing) presented the prestigious #PCB Design Awards for the seventh time. The award recognizes #component designers for excellent work in three different categories. Our colleague Udo Cochet (left) was honored by the jury in the category '3D/Construction Space'. PCB (Printed Circuit Board) design is a crucial step in electronics development that enables the physical realization of a circuit. This involves the arrangement of components and the connection through conductive paths in order to transmit electrical signals. A key challenge is to design the circuit in such a way that problems such as signal interference, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and thermal stress are avoided. In high-frequency circuits in particular, the conductor paths must be precisely dimensioned and positioned to minimize signal losses. Udo has designed a data acquisition unit consisting of four stacked components, which is used in our #inspectiontools. It records and stores sensor data on anomalies and defects. The data acquisition unit is integrated into a modular, #electromechanical system and, therefore, has clear mechanical specifications. This meant special requirements for the PCB design in terms of construction space. "There was a lot to consider with this component and the design repeatedly presented me with challenges. So I'm all the more pleased that we were successful in the end and even won an award," reports Udo. Find all the details here: https://lnkd.in/es2JkWMp #empoweredbytechnology © Pia Simon photography

We are honored to have played a pivotal role in developing Consensus Engineering Requirements for hydrogen pipelines on behalf of PRCI’s Emerging Fuels Institute (EFI). These requirements will be proposed as the basis for a new exception chapter in the ASME B31.8 code, predicated on the latest technological advancements and best practices for the safe transportation of #hydrogen and hydrogen blends in #pipelines. A big thank you to the entire ROSEN team, led by Simon Slater, Daniel Sandana, Hannah Shaw, and David M. Bastidas, as well as Taylor Shie and the numerous industry experts who contributed to this endeavor. #empoweredbytechnology #Innovation PRCI - Pipeline Research Council International ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Did you know we partner with industry experts to support training and knowledge sharing? Today, we're excited to highlight our long-term partnership with Dr. Phil Hopkins, a #pipeline integrity expert with over 40 years of experience! Dr. Hopkins' illustrious career includes roles as Technical Director and Managing Director at leading #pipelineintegrity companies before founding his consultancy in 2015. He is a fellow of ASME and IMechE, a founding member of QPPI, and a highly respected educator who has trained over 20,000 engineers worldwide and held academic positions at Newcastle and Northumbria Universities, UK. Join us to gain valuable insights and skills in pipeline #integritymanagement through our exclusive training programs with Dr. Hopkins: https://lnkd.in/eQa8uU2n #empoweredbytechnology #OilAndGas #ProfessionalDevelopment #CompetenceClub #PhilHopkins #TrainingAndDevelopment

We see enormous potential in merging human intelligence with various areas of #artificialintelligence (AI). In today's world, with vast amounts of measurement and operational #data, we leverage AI techniques to provide experts with asset-related data, streamlining real-time decisions for asset #safety. #MachineLearning and #AI models enable proactive prediction and mitigation of potential threats, allowing us to stay ahead of challenges and effectively minimize their impact. Find out more about how we use AI in our products and services below, or discover our latest developments in #datafusion here: https://lnkd.in/gam8qJR4 #empoweredbytechnology #pipelineintegrity