Tailored Approach for Inspection of Jet Fuel Feeder Line

The challenge: tricky pipeline conditions plus customer requirements

Saraco S.A. approached the ROSEN Challenging Pipeline Diagnostics Group with a unique inspection need. The challenging assets are two 6" feeder lines that supply fuel to airplanes at the Geneva Airport through a hydrant system from a tank farm. This system is largely considered unpiggable due to low points where water is separated and removed on a weekly basis. The last section of pipe going to the tanks, located on the airport grounds, is located in close proximity to airplanes. Furthermore, these lines cross airport taxi lanes, which consist of extremely thick concrete, making these feeder lines nearly impossible to replace without resulting in extensive costs. These pipelines' integrity must be assessed in order to establish an integrity management plan and avoid the costly construction associated with the replacement of these feeder lines.