TPI July 2011

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Enhanced NDT tube inspection system for heat exchangers

The accompanying software produces automated, repeatable results that are consistent, comprehensive, objective and actionable, enabling anyone to conduct and analyse inspection data. The automated analysis of the test results removes the historical need to rely on the interpretation of experts. The system can fully inspect each tube in less than nine seconds, regardless of length, configuration or material, and can test 100% of heat exchanger tubes, decreasing testing and facility shut- down time. The software automatically detects and numbers tubes, producing a complete tube sheet map in seconds instead of hours. The system can be learned and implemented quickly, with only a two-day training course. According to Nadav Ofir, senior consultant at Frost & Sullivan, “AcousticEye’s technology significantly simplifies the entire heat exchanger inspection procedure, enabling 100% inspection of tubes in a significantly shorter time. In addition, AcousticEye’s analysis software reduces the dependency on NDT technician availability, a limiting factor in the industry. Overall, the AcousticEye solution brings a very positive message to sectors where small diameter tubes are utilised.” The Dolphin G3 is available immediately, and a special trade-in plan is available for existing customers wishing to upgrade to the new G3 system at a discounted rate.

“The Dolphin system has enabled us to offer fast, accurate and unique tube inspections to all of our customers, thus enabling 100% coverage of the tubes in a very short time – none of which would have been possible with other testing methods. With the Dolphin we save our customers time and money due to increased performance and efficiency. The Dolphin has greatly increased our revenues, giving us the opportunity to perform many more inspections in a given time.” With existing technologies, heat exchanger users are typically limited to sample-testing well under 10% of deployed tubes. AcousticEye’s Dolphin system is a non-invasive, non- destructive testing technology that enables inspection of heat exchanger system tubes of every configuration, size, and material – aspects that have inherently limited the effectiveness of traditional invasive methods.

AcousticEye, a leader in non-invasive tube inspection solutions for the heat exchanger market, has unveiled the Dolphin™ G3 tube inspection system. The G3 is based on the same acoustic pulse reflectometry (APR) technology used in the original Dolphin, which has been successfully used by customers worldwide since it was first introduced last year. The Dolphin G3 is suited to testing heat exchanger systems across industries such as oil and gas, chemical, and power-generation markets. “Our company has been very impressed with AcousticEye’s technology since we first started using it last year, and we’re looking forward to upgrading to the Dolphin G3 for all of our tube inspections going forward,” said Hans Felius, CEO of Sound Tube Testing.

AcousticEye – The Netherlands

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Dolphin G3 tube inspection system

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July 2011 Tube Products International