Pipelines

Riser Bolt Inspection with Creo Bolt Scanner

11th April 2023

Sonatest performed Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing on one Riser Bolt. A TFM scan was also implemented to increase resolution and flaw fidelity. The bolt can be tested from either end, without removing the bolt from production for testing.

Application Notes

Phased Array Technique for Inspection of Contact Point Corrosion

3rd May 2022

The PA-CAT™ phased array technique developed by Holloway NDT & Engineering Inc. is an attenuation-based modelling algorithm used to evaluate the minimum remaining wall thickness at pipe or vessel supports.

Solutions

Wave Inspection of Nozzles and Nodes with non-uniform circumferential weld profiles

10th November 2021

The inspection of nozzles and nodes requires a high level of skill and experience for both inspection and interpretation.

Application Notes

Phased Array Bolt Inspection, Encoded and Freehand

10th November 2021

Bolts are used in every industry over multiple applications from holding storage vessels and structures to the ground to connecting high pressure pipework and holding wind turbine blades in place.

Application Notes

Intermodal TFM with Applications to Weld Inspections

17th June 2021