Ultrasonic testing
Use sound to investigate material thickness and internal indications.
Pipelines
Understand the line, one location at a time.
Inspection areas to consider
- Pipe wall and measurement locations
- Circumferential welds and connections
- Supports and accessible external surfaces
These examples concern accessible metallic pipework. Material and operating conditions govern method selection.
Define the question.
Then the examination.
Process pipework and transfer lines bring different materials, access constraints and inspection histories. Start by identifying the line, then define the question at each location.
Useful information to prepare
- Line identifier, material and nominal dimensions
- Insulation, coating and access arrangements
- Previous readings and the inspection objective
Methods to explore
Explore the purpose and limits of each method. Material and site conditions determine the final inspection approach.
Explore method
Magnetic particle testing
Reveal surface and near-surface indications in ferromagnetic components.
Visual inspection
Build a clear record of the condition visible at accessible surfaces.