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# NDT Inspection Methods for Oil & Gas Assets: Choosing the Right Technique

A practical guide to PAUT, LRUT, AUT and MUT for pipelines, vessels and industrial assets in oil and gas facilities.

## Why inspection strategy matters

Non-destructive testing is not just about compliance. It is a decision-making tool that helps operators identify corrosion, flaws, thickness loss and weld concerns before they escalate into failures or unplanned shutdowns.

## Understanding the main methods

Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing is valuable for weld quality, corrosion mapping and complex geometries. Long Range Ultrasonic Testing helps scan long pipeline runs from a limited number of access points. Automatic Ultrasonic Testing supports high repeatability and electronic records. Manual Ultrasonic Testing remains essential for targeted thickness and flaw evaluation.

## How facilities benefit

A strong inspection program gives maintenance teams better visibility, supports safer shutdown planning and improves prioritization. Instead of reacting late, facilities can schedule work based on actual condition.

## Working with the right service partner

Clients usually need more than a test result. They need a contractor able to interpret findings in a practical industrial context and connect them to maintenance action. Inspection becomes more valuable when it is integrated with cleaning, cutting, fabrication and pipeline support scopes.

## Need this type of support on site?

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