Ultrasonic Corrosion Mapping

Automated Ultrasonic
Corrosion Mapping
Corrosion mapping
Automated ultrasonic corrosion mapping is used
where the demand for quality, documentation, and
repeatability of the inspection is high. Typical appli-
cations are e.g. storage tanks, pressure vessels and
piping. The automated solution is viable at areas
where access is difficult and scaffolding expensive.
FORCE Technology uses the P-scan system for cor-

rosion mapping. The P-scan system is a portable
computerised ultrasonic inspection system developed
by FORCE Technology. The P-scan system comes
with a wide range of scanners including multi-
purpose and special purpose scanners to match spe-
cific job requirements. Most scanners are remote
controlled magnetic wheel scanners.
Applications
Typical applications of automated ultrasonic corro-
sion mapping:
• Storage tanks. Inspections are carried out at
areas selected by the applicable standard,
EEMUA 159 or equivalent. The mapping can be
carried out in vertical or horizontal paths as re-
quired. This method can reveal pitting, general
corrosion, or areas with severe corrosion attacks.
• Pressure vessels. Inspections can be carried
out in bottom area, and other areas suspectible
to corrosion.
• Pipes and pipe bends. Pipes and pipe bends
can be inspected 100% or partially.
• Reactors. T-scan on reactors makes it possible
to verify the integrity of the interior lining/
insulation. Primarily used on areas close to
penetrations.
• Key areas. Ultrasonic inspection is used for
repeated monitoring of key areas.
Corrosion mapping is normally used to estimate cor-

rosion rates. The inspection is carried out at regular
intervals on piping, pressure vessels, risers, and
other critical components.
1755-3-en
Corrosion mapping
Documentation of 24” pipe with heavy
The P-scan system offers a unique visualisation of corrosion in bottom area
the inspection results. The printouts are colour
coded and include top, side, and end views of the
inspected volume. The data from the inspection can
be exported, and further analysed in a purpose • Visual inspection. The P-scan system can be
designed spreadsheet. The results can be stored in fitted with various video cameras and lights in
Inspection Manager® for easy retrival and compari- order to perform e.g. a visual inspection of in-
son. terior or exterior welds on a spherical tank.
• Eddy Current. The P-scan system can be fittted
Personnel with Eddy Current probes for e.g. crack detection
The ultrasonic inspection is performed by highly at welds.
trained and experienced personnel. Key personnel
are certified to level 2 in the EN 473/NORDTEST, or FORCE Technology Department of
equivalent certification schemes. Advanced NDE Services
The Department of Advanced NDE Services is set up
Related services for world-wide operation using mainly automated
FORCE Technology offers the following related inspection techniques based on the ultrasonic, eddy
services with the P-scan system: current, and visual inspection methods. The main
• P-scan weld inspection, using the conven- areas of operation are nuclear and conventional
tional ultrasonic pulse-echo technique, through power industry, space industry, petroleum and off-
transmission technique, Time of Flight Diffraction shore industry, chemical and petrochemical industry,
(TOFD), A-scan collection or EMAT technique. and fertilizer industry.
Further information:
Jens Erik Olsen, tel. (direct) +45 43 26 73 69, [email protected] Subject to changes without notice
FORCE Technology USA Inc. FORCE Technology Norway AS FORCE Technology Sweden AB FORCE Technology, Headquarters
Tel. +1 713 975 8300 Claude Monets allé 5 Tallmätargatan 7 Park Allé 345
FORCE Technology Rusland LLC 1338 Sandvika, Norway 721 34 Västerås, Sweden 2605 Brøndby, Denmark
Tel. +7(812) 326 80 92 Tel. +47 64 00 35 00 Tel. +46 (0)21 490 3000 Tel. +45 43 26 70 00
Fax +47 64 00 35 01 Fax +46 (0)21 490 3001 Fax +45 43 26 70 11
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Corrosion mapping is normally used to estimate cor-

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