During Q2-2025, Tabteen-CPT has been out in the field working on a pipeline condition assessment project for our client TAQA Transmission. In total, the inspection covered approximately 10.2km from Ramah pump station to Al Maqam pump station, in the city of Al-Ain, Abu Dhabi.
Our UAE partners recognize that the application and use of innovative pipeline technologies has become more critical, as expectations and goals associated with infrastructure expand. By leveraging condition assessment technologies and turning data into actionable results, utilities can assess risk and prioritise assets in need of rehabilitation or replacement.
Tabteen-CPT chose to deploy P-CAT technology for the inspection, as it can determine remaining wall thicknesses over long sections of pipeline, as well as detecting and locating defects such as air and gas pockets, internal blockages and restrictions, pipe material changes and cement matrix loss from metallic pipes.
P-CAT works by analysing the partial reflection of a small controlled transient signal that is injected into the pipeline. The signal is monitored and recorded by sensors that are temporarily installed on existing pipe fittings. The transient wave experiences partial reflection when it encounters any change in pipeline structure, including both known features of the system as well as other issues related to pipe deterioration.
Benefits include:
• No risk of water contamination
• No requirement for mains shutdown
• Locating anomalies with +/- 10 m precision
• No loss of invasive equipment in the pipeline
• Suitable for all metallic, concrete and AC pipes
• Determining remaining thicknesses of pipe wall to 0.2 mm accuracy
A big thank you to our partners at Detection Services Pty Ltd, Pipeline Inspection and Assessment (PIA), and Corrosion Prevention Technologies LLC for their involvement in the project.
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