Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?
Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?
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I've got a process by-product stream that has lengths of 1" stainless pipe that takes several twists and turns but it wasn't properly designed with cleanouts and there are no pressure taps. The stream is a corrosive gas mixture which results in significant tar/goo/sludge (basically various poly C / Si cats and dogs). Some of it stays liquid at room temp, and some of it ends up as a solid fouling layer in the pipes. Over time, buildup can occur and areas become constricted, but it is difficult to pinpoint exactly where. We have a cleaning solution that we can pipe thru the whole system to cut thru the fouling, but it is very intrusive and disruptive to plant operations. In theory I would like to just weld in many pressure taps at various locations and pinpoint by locating the pressure drop... this may be where we end up going... but I just want to ask the question:
Does anyone know of any good pipe inspection camera that can negotiate a few twists and turns of 1" OD pipe? How about 2" or less? I don't need to buy the tool but could rent it. Any companies that can come and do this (in MI?). Any other methods of inspection and pinpointing blockages that you would suggest?
Does anyone know of any good pipe inspection camera that can negotiate a few twists and turns of 1" OD pipe? How about 2" or less? I don't need to buy the tool but could rent it. Any companies that can come and do this (in MI?). Any other methods of inspection and pinpointing blockages that you would suggest?





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http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=HHB1800
RE: Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?
Another difficulty with this application which I forgot about until further thought: the brown slime/goo in the lines will get on the lens and ruin the view. Would need an inspection tool that has some air blower on the lens to keep it clean, or some shield or wiper... which of course will make it all the more unlikely to get anything which can do <= 1" pipe....
Open to suggestions... Thanks!
RE: Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?
RE: Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?
RE: Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?
RE: Small diameter Pipe / Tubing inspection suggestions?