To clarify dalbo and nasution comments....
Punching a check valve in the tubing is not punching THE tubing. The check valve is an actual one way valve with retaining ball that can be of a number of dimentions. Although you have to consider it a temporary solution, we use it to gather real infos...
If you are looking for a remedial gas-lift method, consider to punch a check valve in the tubing using conventional slick-line. It delivers a reliable gas-lift valve and don't require to re-complete the well.
Cheers.
epoxy,
I just joined the Forum so I might be late for your request.
....however, you can run offset (in time) multifeeler caliper logs to determine the erosion progression and predict the lifespan of your pipe. Try to contact Kinley Corporation in Houston. They developed and running this type of...