Pipeline Integrity Visualisation in Maps
Real-Time Pipeline Intelligence on an Interactive GIS Platform
The α-phe PIMS Map View provides a powerful, real-time spatial visualisation of your entire pipeline network. It transforms engineering data, inspection results, risk levels, anomalies and integrity assessments into a clear, interactive geospatial interface. Operators gain immediate visibility of pipeline conditions across onshore, offshore and facility environments, enabling faster, more informed integrity decisions.
Designed specifically for pipeline operators, the α-phe Map View integrates GIS intelligence, RBI outputs, inspection results, anomaly data, and FFS assessments into one unified visual system.
Comprehensive Pipeline Route Visualisation
The α-phe PIMS module automatically plots each pipeline using recorded GPS coordinates, KP (Kilometre Point) markers and segmentation attributes.
Key Features:
- Displays full onshore and offshore pipeline routes
- GPS-driven plotting of start/end points, bends, crossings and facilities
- Auto-generated segmentation overlay (onshore, offshore, riser, subsea, facility tie-ins)
- Integrated kilometre posts (KP) for quick reference
- Multi-pipeline and multi-product network display
This ensures that engineers have absolute clarity on the geography, environment and alignment of every pipeline in the network.
Risk-Based Integrity Status Overlays
GIS map layers visually present the results of the α-phe PIMS RBI Engine.
Visualised Integrity Parameters:
- Probability of Failure (PoF)
- Consequence of Failure (CoF)
- Combined Risk Ranking (Low, Medium, High, Critical)
- Confidence/uncertainty factors
- Threat prioritisation (corrosion, 3rd-party damage, geohazards, vibration, etc.)
Segments are colour-coded based on their current risk state, enabling rapid identification of high-risk zones requiring immediate attention.
Inspection Status & Activity Tracking
Users can toggle layers to view inspection activities across the full pipeline lifecycle.
GIS Inspection Layers:
- ILI Runs: MFL, UT, Caliper and Geo-pig inspection paths
- CP Surveys: CIPS and DCVG survey locations
- UT Wall Thickness Survey Points
- Close Visual Inspection Points (CVI)
- Coating Condition and Holiday Detection
- Environmental and Soil Characterisation Points
- Suspension Bridge, Road, Rail, River and Sea Crossings
Each inspection data point can be clicked to open full details, photos, readings and linked assessments.
Real-Time Defect & Anomaly Visualisation
The map dynamically displays all anomalies captured through ILI, UT, CVI, CP or other inspections.
GIS-Visible Anomalies Include:
- Metal loss defects
- External corrosion hotspots
- Internal corrosion indicators
- Dents, gouges, buckles and ovality
- Cracks or crack-like anomalies (if applicable)
- Coating damages
- CP failures or low-potential regions
- Free-span zones
- Geohazard-prone locations (land movement, flooding, subsidence)
Each anomaly is represented with a unique symbol or colour, and clicking on it reveals:
- Exact GPS location
- Defect type, dimensions and growth rate
- Inspection method/source
- Assessment notes
- Associated FFS/remaining life output
- Assigned actions and repair status
Fitness-for-Service (FFS) Results on the Map
All FFS evaluation results are fully visualised on the map, allowing engineers to see integrity status spatially.
FFS Layers Include:
- Metal loss assessment outcomes (acceptable / monitor / repair)
- Burst pressure and remaining strength results
- MAOP validation zones
- Dents and buckle severity ranking
- Free-span acceptability (stable / unstable / re-inspect)
- ICDA and ECDA assessment outcomes
- Remaining-life distribution across segments
Each FFS output is presented spatially, linked back to the exact defect or pipeline segment.
Configurable Layers & Filters
Advanced filtering allows engineers to customise the map:
- Filter by pipeline, segment, product or operator
- Filter by risk level
- Filter by inspection type or year
- Filter by anomaly severity
- Filter by FFS status
- Toggle on/off categories (CP, ILI, UT, CVI, defects, threats)
This ensures the map adapts to your operational or engineering needs.
Ideal for Multi-Pipeline, Multi-Asset Organisations
The α-phe GIS system supports:
- Multiple pipelines across multiple countries
- Thousands of kilometres of pipeline data
- High-consequence area monitoring
- Offshore & subsea infrastructure
- Facilities, riser sections and subsea tie-ins
- Operations requiring frequent inspection and integrity cycles
It is designed for operators who need a scalable and intuitive visualisation tool.
Benefits of α-phe PIMS Map Visualisation
- Immediate integrity awareness
- Enhanced situational decision-making
- Faster root-cause evaluation
- Early identification of high-risk areas
- Improved planning of inspections and repairs
- Direct link between GIS and FFS/RBI outputs
- Full integration with α-phe AIMS, RBI and CMMS
- Reduced manual mapping and Excel/GIS dependency
Experience the Power of Intelligent Integrity Visualisation
The α-phe PIMS Map View transforms your entire pipeline network into an interactive integrity dashboard.
Request a demonstration to see how α-phe provides superior visibility, safety and operational efficiency.
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