With LOOP, TÜV NORD’s innovative digital twin approach, you obtain an accurate, data-driven representation of your pipeline. This enables early detection of damage (e.g., corrosion), objective risk assessment, and supports well-founded decisions regarding maintenance and remaining service life.
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In contrast to conventional inspection methods, which typically assess only individual findings, LOOP (Lifetime Optimization of Pipelines) integrates all available inspection data—such as In-Line Inspection (ILI, “pigging”), ultrasonic measurements (UT pigging), and other testing methods. This creates a comprehensive and transparent overall picture of your pipeline. The results can be seamlessly integrated into existing monitoring and maintenance processes, strengthening your pipeline integrity management.
Cluster Analysis for Robust Results
With LOOP’s cluster analysis, spatially adjacent defects are grouped into damage clusters and evaluated as a combined system. This enables a realistic and reliable assessment of pipeline condition—even when dealing with large datasets and complex inspection findings.
Your Benefits with LOOP
LOOP is suitable for pipelines exposed to pressure and temperature loads of various sizes and for different media, for example:
Assessments are always carried out in accordance with the project-specific applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
LOOP requires inspection data from in-line inspection (ILI, “pigging”), such as UT pigging or 3D scanning. In addition, operational data—including pressure and temperature histories, load cycles, and other relevant boundary conditions—are incorporated into the analysis.
Yes. LOOP extends conventional assessment methods by integrating all available data into a digital twin of the pipeline. This results in a more consistent, transparent, and significantly more precise evaluation.
Assessments are carried out on a project-specific basis in accordance with internationally recognized standards, such as API 579 / ASME FFS-1 (Fitness-for-Service), Level III, as well as other relevant codes, standards, and operational requirements.
Yes. With LOOP, changing loads, operating strategies, and corrosion rates can be modeled. This allows potential developments to be assessed at an early stage and enables proactive decision-making for operation and maintenance.
No. By consistently leveraging existing technical capabilities and already available inspection data, LOOP does not require any significant additional effort. At the same time, it delivers greater accuracy and improved transparency in the assessment.
TÜV NORD stands for independent expertise, technical excellence, and innovative solutions in pipeline inspection, material analysis, and asset integrity assessment. With LOOP, we combine state-of-the-art data analytics and digital twin technology with in-depth engineering expertise—delivering transparent assessments, reliable predictions, and sound decisions for the integrity and lifetime of your pipeline.