Oil and gas pipelines,as an economic,safe,and efficient means of energy transportation,have attracted considerable social attention in recent years due to the prevalent accidents.To facilitate high-quality energy development,in-line inspection(ILI),recognized as the most mature detection technology with optimal detection performance and cost-effectiveness domestically and internationally,has been extensively utilized.This paper reviews the application status of ILI technology in China,classifies the application scenarios,and elaborates on the application characteristics and countermeasures of ILI technology in typical scenarios including natural gas,crude oil,refined oil,and pre-production pipelines.To realize comprehensive ILI coverage of oil and gas pipelines,the development direction of ILI technology is proposed,providing references for the research and development of domestic inspection technology and equipment.
Oil and gas pipelineIn-line inspection(ILI)Application scene