Real Time Radiography (RTR)
- Real-time weld disposition
- Superior image quality
- Cloud sharing and remote auditing
RTR / X-Ray Crawlers (RT) / AUT / Level III Auditing
High-Capacity Pipeline NDT
High-throughput inspection for large-diameter and high-volume pipeline construction. Our crews bring real-time radiography, X-ray crawlers, automated ultrasonic testing, and Level III auditing to keep schedules moving without compromising quality.
High-Capacity Pipeline NDT at Superior Integrity Services provides automated, high-throughput inspection for large-diameter and high-volume pipeline construction: real-time radiography (RTR), X-ray crawlers, zonal automated ultrasonic testing (AUT), and Level III auditing. All inspection data is delivered through cloud-based reporting so integrity engineers and Level III auditors can review results in real time from anywhere.
Methods & capabilities
What this service covers
X-Ray Crawlers (RT)
- High-capacity film inspections
- Large-diameter mainline welds
- Remote source deployment
Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)
- Zonal AUT
- Instant results
- Cloud sharing and remote auditing
Level III Auditing
- Onsite auditing
- Remote auditing
- Procedure and disposition oversight
Best for
- Large-diameter transmission pipeline construction
- Zonal AUT weld examination at scale
- High-volume tie-in and mainline welding
- Programs requiring remote Level III audit
Standards we work to
- API 1104
- ASME Section V
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
How a scope runs
Field workflow
Mobilize
Automated crawler, AUT, and real-time RT crews position along the spread to match the welding production sequence.
Inspect
RTR, zonal AUT, and crawler-based exposures run continuously across mainline and tie-in welds.
Review
Results upload to cloud reporting where on-site and remote Level III auditors confirm disposition.
Report
Cloud-based data packages give your integrity engineers real-time access to results from anywhere.
What you receive
Deliverables
- Cloud-hosted inspection data by weld number
- Zonal AUT scan records
- X-ray crawler exposure archives
- Remote Level III audit logs
- Real-time production disposition reports
Deliverables
All inspection data is delivered via cloud-based reporting with remote audit capability. Your integrity engineers and Level III auditors can review results in real time from anywhere.
Common questions
High-Capacity Pipeline NDT FAQs
What is real-time radiography (RTR) and why use it on pipeline construction?
RTR produces immediate, high-quality digital weld images so welds can be dispositioned in real time as the spread advances, with cloud sharing and remote auditing built in — keeping schedules moving without compromising quality.
How does automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) work on mainline welds?
SIS runs zonal AUT that examines each weld zone with instant results, uploaded to cloud reporting where on-site and remote Level III auditors confirm disposition.
What are X-ray crawlers used for?
X-ray crawlers travel inside the pipeline to deliver high-capacity film inspections of large-diameter mainline welds, with remote source deployment matching the welding production sequence.
How do I access inspection results from a high-capacity pipeline project?
All inspection data is delivered via cloud-based reporting organized by weld number, with remote audit capability — your integrity engineers and Level III auditors can review results in real time from anywhere.
What standards apply to high-capacity pipeline NDT?
Inspections follow API 1104 and ASME Section V procedures, performed by technicians certified under ASNT SNT-TC-1A with on-site and remote Level III auditing available.
Related services
Often paired with High-Capacity Pipeline NDT
RT / CR / DR / PT / MT / UT / VT
Conventional NDT
Radiography, penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and visual testing for welds and components in shop and field — documented to API and ASME standards.
CWI / Hardness/Strength/Ductility / Direct Assessment
Pipeline Integrity
Coating weld inspection, hardness and strength testing, and direct assessment programs for transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
API Welder Qualifications / ASME Welder Qualifications
Welder Testing
API and ASME welder qualification testing with documented results for fabrication shops, pipeline contractors, and facility maintenance programs.
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