TPi April 2012

inspect ion equipment

The benefits of phased array NDT BUILDING on the launch of Sonatest’s phased array ultrasonic flaw detector, the veo 16:64 has made inroads into many of its key application markets, one of which is pipe and pipeline weld inspection. inspection. This versatile scanner is capable of inspecting pipes down to a 50mm outside diameter. Using four independent magnetic wheels and capable of carrying up to 12 probes, the Magman scanner enables rapid, efficient and versatile scanning. Employing this partnership of products yields a reduction in inspection times and increased operator safety.

Other scanners that partner well with the veo16:64 for pipe inspection include the Bracelet scanner – a low profile, small bore scanner and the MultiMag and the MagScan, for scanning pipes and curved surfaces.

Sonatest Ltd – UK sales@sonatest.com www.sonatest.com

Ultrasonic phased array technology is becoming an established method for advanced NDT testing applications allowing operators to have greater control over testing parameters, enhancing defect detection, using real-time results, while increasing the speed of testing procedures and improving site health and safety. Weld inspection and crack detection are key application areas for phased array ultrasonic testing and are requirements within the industries of tube and pipe manufacture, pipeline construction and maintenance. Within these sectors, phased array is also used to test for remaining wall thickness and pipe wall corrosion. The Sonatest veo 16:64 phased array flaw detector includes features such as 3D Scanplan, TCG/ACG, fast A-Scan recording and full data capture. Two separate conventional channels provide the user with simultaneous phased array and TOFD scanning, to speed inspection and ensure improved defect characterisation. The veo enclosure has been designed to withstand the tough environments in which NDT inspections are carried out, achieving IP66 standard for water and dust ingress and employing internal shock mounts to withstand impacts. Further outstanding results can be gained by operators in pipe and pipeline inspection by using phased array instrumentation together with automated scanners. Working alongside Phoenix Inspection Systems, which designs bespoke NDT systems for a global client base, the Sonatest veo can be partnered with several of the scanners from its comprehensive range, to provide a complete solution for pipework phased array inspections. The Magman, from Phoenix ISL, is a scanner in the application of both longitudinal and circumferential pipeline

EEW-CTS Düsseldorf

YOUR PARTNER FOR FAST TRACK STEEL SUPPLIES

SAW Pipes from stock or newly produced from Stock Plates in diameter 16” up to 48” Seamless Pipes from stock in diameters from 1” up to 24” Steel Plates from stock in wall thicknesses from 10mm up to 200mm Standard Piping Products from stock in diameters ½” up to 48” Special Piping Products produced from Stock Plates, Pipes or Forgings Material Grades: Various carbon- alloy- and stainless steel grades for structural-process and line pipe application.

Standards and Design Codes: API, ANSI, ASME, ASTM, BSI, EN, ISO, DIN, NACE

EEW-CTS GmbH Lindemannstr. 64 D-40237 Düsseldorf/Germany Tel: +49-211-49769914 or +49-211-4976990 Fax: +49-211-49769929 Email: ulrich_bergmann@eewcts.de www.eewcts.de

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