NDT Global Lynx — Specs & Review
Specifications
| Brand | NDT Global |
|---|---|
| Model | Lynx |
| Year | 2021 |
| Category | Inspection |
| Autonomy | fully-autonomous |
| Environment | outdoor |
| Dimensions | 200cm L × 35cm W × 35cm H |
| Connectivity | Ethernet |
| Country of origin | DE |
Key features
- Full-matrix capture ultrasonic tech
- Sub-millimetre wall thickness accuracy
- Live pipeline operation
- PHMSA and API 1163 compliant
- Onboard data storage
- Complex corrosion characterisation
- Transmission pipeline specialist
What is it?
The NDT Global Lynx is an ultrasonic intelligent inline inspection tool for oil and gas transmission pipelines, measuring wall thickness and detecting corrosion while travelling through the pipe under operating pressure.
Who is it for?
- Oil and gas transmission pipeline operators with regulatory ILI inspection requirements
- Pipeline integrity management teams planning corrosion maintenance and remediation
- Pipeline operators building risk-based inspection models using historical ILI data
- Midstream operators managing large-diameter, long-distance liquid and gas transmission lines
Key specs
- Technology: full-matrix capture ultrasonic
- Accuracy: sub-millimetre wall thickness
- Operation: live pipeline, flow-propelled
- Data: onboard storage, post-run download
- Compliance: PHMSA, API 1163 standards
How it compares
Vs magnetic flux leakage (MFL) tools: Lynx's FMC ultrasonic technology provides better accuracy for wall thickness measurement and improved characterisation of corrosion morphology. MFL is faster for long-distance runs but less accurate for complex defect sizing.
Limitations
- Requires pipeline pigging capability (launcher/receiver infrastructure)
- Data analysis and reporting requires specialist ILI data analysts
- Cannot inspect unpiggable pipeline sections
- High per-run cost for smaller or shorter pipeline segments
FAQ
How much does the NDT Global Lynx cost?
NDT Global Lynx pricing is available through NDT Global enterprise contracts. Pipeline inline inspection tools are priced per pipeline run, per kilometre, based on pipe diameter and wall thickness measurement requirements.
What is the NDT Global Lynx used for?
The NDT Global Lynx is an intelligent inline inspection (ILI) tool — commonly called a 'pig' — that travels inside operating oil and gas transmission pipelines to measure wall thickness, detect corrosion, and identify metal loss using ultrasonic sensors.
What are the key specs of the NDT Global Lynx?
The Lynx uses full-matrix capture ultrasonic technology for wall thickness measurement with sub-millimetre accuracy, operates at pipeline flow pressure, and collects data stored onboard for download after retrieval.
Who uses the NDT Global Lynx?
The Lynx is designed for oil and gas transmission pipeline operators who need to assess pipeline integrity for regulatory compliance, corrosion management, and risk-based inspection planning.
What makes the Lynx technically advanced?
NDT Global's Lynx uses full-matrix capture (FMC) ultrasonic technology — a more advanced method than traditional pulse-echo UT or MFL tools — providing higher sensitivity to small metal loss and better characterisation of complex corrosion patterns.