Tailings Pipeline In-Line Inspection Services
Reliable, High-Resolution Inspection for Tailings & Slurry Pipelines
Tailings operators face some of the industry's most challenging integrity threats. Abrasive slurry, accelerated wear, and difficult operating environments rapidly wear away at assets. Operators typically use estimated wear rates and spot checks to monitor their assets, but this risks premature replacement of sections.
In-line inspection allows operators to more precisely manage their assets—boosting efficiency while reducing replacement costs.
For over 45 years, Dexon has helped operators obtain the integrity data needed to support safer, more informed asset decisions.
Tailings Assets Covered by In-Line Inspection (ILI)
• Tailings transport pipelines
• Submarine tailings disposal (STD) pipelines
• HDPE slurry pipelines
• Mine water pipelines
• Process water pipelines
• Dredging pipelines
• Mineral slurry pipelines
• Long-distance tailings transfer systems
• Offshore discharge pipelines
Inspection Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Subsea tool recovery
Glass reinforced piping
Mountainous terrain
• Thick-wall HDPE pipelines
• Deepwater discharge pipelines
• Subsea tool recovery
• Mountainous terrain
• 1.5D bends
• Bidirectional pipeline runs
• Multi-diameter pipelines
• High-attenuation materials (such as glass-reinforced piping)
• Inaccessible pipelines
Advanced ILI Technology for the Tailings Sector
Capability | Details |
|---|---|
Sampling resolution | ≥ 1.7 × 3.3 mm |
Depth sizing accuracy (dent) | ± 0.5% OD |
Depth sizing accuracy (ovality) | 1.0% ratio |
Inspectable wall thickness | ≤ 120 mm |
Recommended run speed | 7.5 m/min |
Full-Scale Testing & Validation
Need an ILI Partner for a Tailings Pipeline?
Combining an award-winning UT fleet and bespoke engineering solutions, we deliver the integrity data operators need to safely manage tailings infrastructure. Dexon's engineering team today about your tailings pipeline configuration, integrity concerns, and inspection requirements. Contact Dexon's engineering team today.