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ADVANTAGES OF ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY:
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Eliminates Radiation associated risks. |
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Allows 24/7 inspection activity. |
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No interference in other construction activities, improving production. |
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Improved defect detection capability. |
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Multiple-angle Inspection with a single, small, electronically controlled, multi-element probe. |
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Greater flexibility for the inspection of complex geometry. |
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High-speed scans with no moving parts. |
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The data can be saved, analyzed and re-displayed as required. |
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‘True depth’ Image of defects can be electronically sent. |
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CORROSION SCREENING USING GUIDED ULTRASONIC WAVES:
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100% Volumetric screening of long lengths of pipe (typically 10 to 400m from a single positions). |
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Can be performed at elevated temperatures without taking the pipe out of service. |
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Usually no surface preparation required. |
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Inspection of different materials (ferritic stainless steel, super duplex, aluminium, titanium , etc.) |
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Especially cost effective in difficult to access locations: road crossings, corrosion under insulation, wall penetrations, Pipe racks and Subsea pipelines, offshore risers and buried pipe. |
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Ability to detect cracks and general metal loss (greater than 5% of the cross-sectional area). |
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Permanently installed monitoring system available for pipelines. |
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Results are immediately available and can be electronically sent to all parties.
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