Manual Phased Array Corrosion Investigation using a Prisma

An easy-to-use solution to assess the remaining wall thickness of tubes, pipes and vessels.


This package is an affordable and easy-to-use solution to assess the remaining wall thickness of tubes, pipes and vessels. In time based mode and with an encoder, Prisma has both B-scan and C-scan capability. Both tools improve the detection of thickness variations and pitting spots. Prisma features all the corrosion visualization tools required to produce a comprehensive report. The unit comes with UTstudio+ software that helps users carry out further analysis such as defect measurement and include annotation. This manual phased-array solution improves inspection coverage and ensures that any corrosion and erosion progression is properly assessed.

 

Manual corrosion inspection - prisma
Fig. 1: The Prisma using an optimised acquisition layout

 

 

 

Manual corrosion inspection - x3a probe
Fig. 2: X3A probe + X3AW contoured wedge for a circumferential scan

 


 

Recommended Package

Category Part Number Description
Product PRISMA UT BNC KIT
or
PRISMA UT LEMO KIT
Prisma UT BNC Standard Kit
or
Prisma UT LEMO Standard Kit
Product option PRISMA 16:64 TOFD  Prisma software 16:64 PA
(up to 16 focused elements over 64 arrays)
Probe X3A-003
or
D5A-001
Note: X3 probe at 5 MHz shall be considered as the default one
X3A-5M64E-0.6x10-SQX2.5
Wedges X3AW-001
Note: X3 wedges shall be considered as the default ones
X3AW-0L25-IHC in AOD range of:
4", 6", 8", 12", 16" and 24" and flat.

 

For area sizing and high-resolution scans, add one universal encoder with this kit. It is sold as AXYS-001 and has a 2.5-metre cable. The low clearance and compact design are fit for most encoding purposes.

Frequency recommendations according to the thickness (T):

T < 5mm = 10MHz
5mm < T < 75mm = 5MHz
75mm > T = 2.25MHz

For further information, please contact the Sonatest Sales Team: sales@sonatest.com