Typically, radiography uses gamma radiation emitting isotopes. Oceaneering International aims to improve detection of pipe corrosion, thinning and potential loss of integrity with its Trip Avoidance X-ray Inspection (TAXI) system. The specialised system uses pulsed X-rays to carry out in-service inspections, unlike traditional methods, which rely on gamma radiation-emitting isotopes and cause costly "trips" or interruptions in operation. TAXI is a new technology that can be used by the oil industry for detecting corrosion at well sites as early as possible after they are drilled – before any damage has been caused to pipelines carrying
Oceaneering International aims to improve detection of pipe corrosion, thinning and potential loss of integrity with its Trip Avoidance X-ray Inspection (TAXI) system. The specialised system uses pulsed X-rays to carry out in-service inspections, unlike traditional methods, which rely on gamma radiation-emitting isotopes and cause costly "trips" or interruptions in operation. TAXI is a new technology that can be used by the oil industry for detecting corrosion at well sites as early as possible after they are drilled – before any damage has been caused to pipelines carrying