Innovative Solutions for Non Intrusive

Inspecting of Insulated Objects

ing. Mark de Waard

Project Manager
Applus RTD

Contents

Introduction Applus RTD

Non Intrusive Inspection

Principle of RTD-INCOTEST
Top 5 Applications

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Introduction Applus RTD

RTD was Founded in 1937 in the Netherlands
Part of the Applus Group in 2006
Specialized in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and
Inspection Solutions

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Introduction Applus RTD

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Non-Intrusive means

Examine installation parts whenever you want while inservice

No unnecessary destruction of insulation or other
Status on interior/exterior of equipment
Know what is happening before a maintenance shutdown

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Minimizing Downtime

Common approach

Planned downtime

Extended
downtime

Last minute
defects are found

The Applus RTD approach

Early in-service
inspection

Downtime is shorter as you know exactly

where to look without last minute surprises

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In-Service Spot Check

What is UT spot check?
Wall thickness measurement at one single point
Mapping according to grid
Only global degradation; detection of local corrosion is
sheer luck

A
B

D
C

RUN
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In-Service Spot Check

Alternative RTD-INCOTEST?
Average Wall Thickness screening in one single area
Mapping according to grid
Only global degradation; detection of local corrosion is
sheer luck

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST

INsulated COmponent TESTing,

by means of Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST

Low Alloy Carbon Steel (ferromagnetic)

Wall Thickness 6-65 mm
Insulation Thickness <200 mm

SS, Al or Fe Sheeting Types

Temp. -150 C to 500 C

Minimum Pipe Diameter 50 mm (2)

Note: certain combinations may limit application range

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST

Sensor selection diagram - none, alu & SS sheeting

Wall thickness [mm]

70
60
50
40
30

P1.5-04

20

V1.0-02
P0.5-1

10
0

P0.25-0

25

50

75
____

100
MKI

125

150

Lift-off [mm]

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175

200

225

250

MKII

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST
Standard probes

50mm

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST

Time

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST

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Principle of RTD-INCOTEST
Evaluation
Numbers

AWT [%]

Inspection
Grid

Eddy Current
Decay

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Top 5 Applications
Sphere Legs
Piping
Vessels and Tanks
Columns
Sub Sea Applications

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Top 5 Applications Sphere Legs

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Top 5 Applications Sphere Legs

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Top 5 Applications Piping

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Top 5 Applications Vessels and Tanks

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Top 5 Applications Columns

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Top 5 Applications Sub Sea

Off-shore = On-shore for RTD-INCOTEST

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Top 5 Applications Sub Sea

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Why RTD-INCOTEST
Conventional

Down time
Scaffolding
Insulation Removal
Surface preperation
Inspection
Apply Insulation

RTD-INCOTEST

On stream
Rope Access or
Extension Tool
Directly on Insulation

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Screening and follow-up

False Call

Severe Corrosion!
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Reporting RTD-INCOTEST

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Corrosion Detection
Screening Tool
No Direct Surface Contact Needed
No Surface Preparation Needed
On-Stream

Saves Time, Costs* and Risk

*NOTE: RTD-INCOTEST examination is part of integral inspection approach, never stand alone.