Вестник нефтегазовой отрасли КазахстанаВестник нефтегазовой отрасли Казахстана2707-42262957-806XKMG Engineering10886410.54859/kjogi108864Research ArticleEvaluating integrity of storage tank bottoms based on advanced MFL/ET scanning: use case in KazakhstanUaliyevDaniyar A.ualiiev03@gmail.comhttps://orcid.org/0009-0001-3437-8795MirzoevAbdugafforgmirzoev@rosen-group.comhttps://orcid.org/0009-0009-9416-8974Kazakh-British Technical UniversityROSEN Europe B.V.010420268155652204202517022026Copyright © 2026, Ualiyev D.A., Mirzoev A.2026<p><strong>Background:</strong> Ensuring the structural integrity of aboveground storage tanks (ASTs), especially their bottoms, is critical for the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas facilities. Traditional inspection methods often fail to detect early-stage corrosion and defects.</p> <p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of advanced Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) and Eddy Current Testing (ET) techniques for assessing AST bottom integrity and optimizing predictive maintenance strategies in Kazakhstan.</p> <p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A dataset of 27 ASTs across different regions of Kazakhstan was analyzed using ROSEN TBIT Ultra technology and ROSOFT for Tanks software. Over 97000 anomalies were detected and categorized by type, location, and corrosion depth. Analytical comparisons were made across tank sizes, regions, service life, and presence of galvanic protection systems.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>The results indicate a strong correlation between anomaly density and tank service life, volume, and environmental conditions. MFL/ET scanning proved more effective than traditional ultrasonic methods in detecting internal and external corrosion. The application of galvanic protection showed only partial reduction in corrosion rates. Systematic scanning significantly enhanced defect localization and maintenance planning.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The integration of MFL and ET into RBI strategies allows for early detection of defects, optimized maintenance, reduced downtime, and enhanced safety. This approach is especially beneficial for aging infrastructure in Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry.</p>storage tanksMFLEddy Current Testingnon-destructive testingROSEN TBIT Ultracorrosion detectionpredictive maintenancerisk-based inspectiontank integrityрезервуарларMFLқұйынды токтық бақылаубұзбайтын бақылауROSEN TBIT Ultraкоррозияболжамды қызмет көрсетутәуекелге негізделген инспекциятүбінің тұтастығырезервуарыMFLвихретоковый контрольнеразрушающий контрольROSEN TBIT Ultraкоррозияпрогнозное обслуживаниеинспекция по рискамцелостность резервуара1.Сазонов А.Д., Комаров Р.С., Передера О.С. Разлив нефтепродуктов в Норильске 29 мая 2020 года: предполагаемые причины и возможные экологические последствия // Экология. Экономика. Информатика Серия: Системный анализ и моделирование экономических и экологических систем. Т. 1, №5. С. 173–177. doi: 10.23885/2500-395X-2020-1-5-173-177.2.greenpeace.org [интернет]. Greenpeace. Remember the Norilsk oil spill? Well, the polluters will pay [дата обращения 15.03.2025]. Доступ по ссылке: greenpeace.org/international/story/46429/.3.Feng B., Wu J., Tu H., et al. A Review of Magnetic Flux Leakage Nondestructive Testing // Materials. 2022. Vol. 15, N 20. doi: 10.3390/ma15207362.4.nvindt.com [интернет]. NVI. Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) in Non-Destructive Testing [дата обращения 15.03.2025]. Доступ по ссылке: nvindt.com/magnetic-flux-leakage-non-destructive-testing/.5.onestopndt.com [интернет]. One Stop NDT. Magnetic Flux Leakage: The Core of Reliable Tank Floor Integrity Checks [дата обращения 25.03.2025]. Доступ по ссылке: onestopndt.com/ndt-articles/the-truth-about-magnetic-flux-leakage-as-applied-to-tank-floor-inspections.6.Wikipedia.org [интернет]. Magnetic Flux Leakage [дата обращения 25.03.2025]; [1 диаграмма]. Доступ по ссылке: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/Magnetic_Flux_Leakage_Principle.png.7.technologycatalogue.com [интернет]. Technology Catalogue. ROSEN Tank Bottom Inspection Service (TBIT Ultra) [дата обращения 25.03.2025]. Доступ по ссылке: technologycatalogue.com/product_service/rosen-tank-bottom-inspection-service-tbit-ultra.8.Захаров Н.М., Бахарев Ю.А. Рекомендации по повышению надежности стального вертикального цилиндрического резервуара. Режим доступа: himstalcon.ru/articles/rekomendatsii-po-povyisheniyu-nadezhnosti-stalnogo-vertikalnogo-tsilindricheskogo-rezervuara. Дата обращения: 29.03.2025.9.Сафина И.С., Каузова П.А., Гущин Д.А. Оценка технического состояния резервуаров вертикальных стальных // ТехНадзор. 2016. №3(112). Режим доступа: strategnk.ru/about/stati/statya1/statya1/. Дата обращения: 29.03.2025.