Ultrasonic testing is a non-destructive testing method that is based on ultrasonic
waves for detecting internal defects in materials, or for measuring wall thickness
and detecting corrosion.
With Ultrasonic testing, a pulse-echo ultrasonic sound
wave is sent into the material. This wave will be disturbed and then partially returned
from spots with internal imperfection or from the back of the material wall.
Analyzing
the return sound provides useful information about the location and orientation
of the imperfection along with the wall thickness of the material. Acceptance criteria
define whether or not the indication is a defect or not.
Non Destructive Testing
& Examination (NDT/NDE) are indispensable techniques and decrease the risk of
leakage or other defects, which increase the business integrity and safety within
the installation and can save expenses. Ultrasonic testing will find internal corrosion
pitting and general erosion in most metals.
Generally used for thickness surveys
on pressure vessels, pipelines, storage tanks, ships hulls, rail wheels & axles,
turbine blades plus many more applications. Quick results with very accurate information
on locations and depth of disturbance - “A good value proposition.”
Clients include:
Oil & Gas
Industrial Aerospace
Power Generation
Transportation