MEC-Floorscanners: Storage Tank Inspection

Storage Tank Inspection
MEC-Floorscanners
Key Features & Benefits

 High defect detection sensitivity for corrosion and pitting
in tanks with plate and coating thickness up to 30mm and
10mm respectively
 Enhanced Probability of Detection (POD) for topside and

underside defects from < 10% wall loss, depending on wall
thickness and defect size from Ø 3mm
 Distinction between topside and underside defects as well

as false calls by means of the signal phase
 Ability to inspect annular plates without the need for

coating removal or shot blasting, resulting in a faster and
more economical inspection operation
 Ability to scan right next to tank shell and along plate

welds, resulting in time and cost savings and increased
reliability in scanning
 Direct sizing of defects during the scanning process

without the need for Ultrasonic verification
 Minimal surface preparation prior to inspection including

no coating removal or surface blasting, resulting in a
shorter time of tank being out of service
 Ability to inspect stainless and carbon steel tanks
 High inspection speed of approx. 25m/min
TÜV Certified MEC-F15 Floorscanner

The MEC-Floorscanners are designed and built for the high speed and high performance inspection of
storage tanks. Based on the next generation MEC (Magnetic Eddy Current) technique which is a further
development of the fast corrosion mapping SLOFEC™ technique, the MEC-Floorscanners enable the
detection of topside and underside defects in stainless steel and carbon steel tank floors, including
through the typical tank floor coatings.
The MEC-F15 Floorscanner which is TÜV certified has been ergonomically designed to ensure that the
operator can lower the handle of the unit to assist with getting under any furniture within the tank to
ensure that the maximum coverage is scanned within the tank. The handle of the unit can be pivoted
to allow the operator to get the scanner head nearer to the tank wall. The system is designed to be
used by a single competent operator.
With its comprehensive reporting software, accurate,

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Datasheet MEC-Floorscanner V2-2018
MEC-Floorscanners
Technical Specifications
MEC-F15 [TÜV Certified] MEC-F30
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Magnet Unit (L x W x H ; Weight) 663 x 310 x 168 mm ; 66 kg 632 x 415 x 200 mm ; 90 kg
Arm Unit (L x W x H ; Weight) 197 x 275 x 1100 mm ; 18 kg
Control Panel with Handle Bar (L x W x H ; Weight) 200 x 463 x 230 mm ; 6 kg
Complete scanner upright (L x W x H ; Weight) 840 x 463 x 1661 ; 90 kg
Complete scanner flat position (L x W x H ; Weight) 1829 x 463 x 671 ; 90 kg
No. of sensors 8 8
Sensor width 37.5 mm each 37.5 mm each
Scanning width 300 mm 300 mm
1
Typical wall thickness range * 0 – 15 mm 0 – 30 mm
Use for diameter Flat Flat
Magnetisation Unit Permanent Magnet System Electromagnetic System
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
Outside the tank 110 – 240 VAC (optional external battery pack driven)
For motor & electronics inside the tank 36 VDC
Dimensions (L x W x H ; Weight) 500 x 400 x 190 mm ; 15 kg
SIGNAL CABLE
2
Max. cable length * 90 metres
Weight 0.3 Kg/m
EDDY CURRENT UNIT & COMPUTER
Multiple Channel Eddy Current System with Eddy Current
Electronics
and Multiplexer Electronic Units mounted on scanner unit
Industrial laptop system connected via USB port to Multiple
Channel Eddy Current System with either:
Computer
- laptop mounted on scanner drive panel, or
- separate laptop and connected via scanner umbilical
TYPICAL FAR SIDE DEFECT DETECTION SENSITIVITY AT MID WT RANGE
3
Typical smallest defect size * ~ Ø 3 – 5 mm ~ Ø 3 – 5 mm
4
Typical smallest defect depth * From 10% - 20% From 10% - 20%
Max. stand-off / coating 5 – 7 mm 8 – 10 mm
Reporting
Reporting Software InnospectIT Software – Version 2.9
*1 Refers to the typical wall thickness range of standard material; may vary depending on material quality.
*2 The cable length is divided into sections of 30m; extended cable length is available on request.
*3 Refers to possible detectability, depending on scanner stand-off, quality of material and general surface condition.
*4 Refers to possible detectability, depending on general surface condition.
Innospection Limited
Unit 1, Howemoss Avenue, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, AB21 0GP, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Tel : +44 (0)1224-724744 Email : [email protected]
MEC-Floorscanners
Advantages of MEC Technique

MEC is a dynamic electromagnetic technique that operates on a high frequency Eddy Current field with a
controlled direct current magnetic field in combination with specially developed sensors and advanced
software algorithms to generate a higher density Eddy Current field. As a result, the MEC technique offers
the following advantages over the Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) technique.
 Lower direct current magnetic field

The MEC technique generates a lower direct current magnetic field than MFL which enables:
- Higher wall thickness inspection e.g. at the annular plates
- Larger stand-off inspection e.g. coated tank floors up to 10mm coating
- Lesser influence from wavy floor plates
- Higher detection of small and shallow defects on either side of the tank floor
 Higher frequency Eddy Current

The higher frequency that the MEC technique operates on provides the following advantages:
- Differentiating and mapping topside and underside defects separately
- Differentiating defects from non-defect indications such as inclusions and laminations through the
use of the signal phase
- Very low influence of the defect shape on the defect detection
- High defect detection sensitivity of > 3mm pits from 10% wall loss
o With a POD of > 90% for defects Ø > 5mm and > 20% wall loss
o Accuracy of defect sizing of +/- 10% for onsite reporting and +/- 5% for special offline analysis
 Direct assessment of detected defects

The MEC technique enables the direct sizing of defects during scanning without the need for Ultrasonic
verification which helps to save time
Improved Technical Features of TÜV Certified MEC-F15 Floorscanner

 Ability to scan right up to the tank shell guided by the wheels to the shell
 Ability to change the scanning lift-off for the inspection of surfaces that are not well-cleaned
 Improved signal to noise ratio which enhances the defect detection level
 Improved magnetisation level and magnetic field level control
 Shorter wheel distance which allows lesser influence from wavy bottom plates
 Fast magnet on/off for faster positioning and manoeuvring from track to track during scanning
 Encoder run which enables the C-Scan mapping
Innospection Limited
Unit 1, Howemoss Avenue, Kirkhill Industrial Estate, Dyce, AB21 0GP, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Tel : +44 (0)1224-724744 Email : [email protected]

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Key Features & Benefits

 Enhanced Probability of Detection (POD) for topside and

 Distinction between topside and underside defects as well

 Ability to inspect annular plates without the need for

 Ability to scan right next to tank shell and along plate

 Direct sizing of defects during the scanning process

 Minimal surface preparation prior to inspection including

 Ability to inspect stainless and carbon steel tanks

 High inspection speed of approx. 25m/min

TÜV Certified MEC-F15 Floorscanner

With its comprehensive reporting software, accurate,

Advantages of MEC Technique

 Lower direct current magnetic field

 Higher frequency Eddy Current

 Direct assessment of detected defects

Improved Technical Features of TÜV Certified MEC-F15 Floorscanner

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