A Study of Phased-Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) for Detecting, Sizing, and Characterizing Flaws in the Welds of Existing Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS) AbstractHydraulic steel structures (HSS) are components of navigation, flood control, and hydropower projects that control or regulate the...
Inspection + Testing
NDT Inspection Plugs
Features and Benefits Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Plugs are engineered to allow repeat access for EPA/OSHA inspection and process safety management. Plugs can be installed on insulated and non-insulated pipe, storage tanks, pressure vessels and petrochemical, oil and gas, steam and...
Condition Monitoring vs. Predictive Maintenance
Condition Monitoring (CM): the process of monitoring specific parameters (like vibration, temperature, lubricant condition, etc.) of critical equipment or systems to detect any significant change which might indicate a developing fault. It's a "snapshot" of the current condition at a particular...
TML / UT Label Specs
Thickness Measurement Location (TML) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) labels are essential for identifying inspection points in various nondestructive testing (NDT) applications. Material and Coating: Material: 3.5 mil matte silver mylar polyester. Coating: 1.0 mil UV laminate. This coating resists...
NDE vs. NDT
“NDE” stands for Non-Destructive Evaluation and “NDT” stands for Non-Destructive Testing. They sound similar and are often used interchangeably, but there are slight differences. Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): This is a way of testing materials, like metals or concrete, without damaging or...