P.O.

Box 57 Ras Tanura 31941

Tel. 013 667 5044 Fax. 013 667 7104
GSM. 0556 888 701
Email: info@saudisico.com
Website: www.saudisico.com
 INTRODUCTION
Specialized Inspections Co. Ltd. (SICO) was founded in 2007 and is managed by a
team of experienced professionals with the clear-cut policy of providing superior Quality
NDT - Inspection services at reasonable prices and in a timely manner. SICO has established
itself as a leading & reliable agency to provide specialized and advanced NDT and
Inspection Services.

SICO is located in Ras Tanura and currently we are the best on MFL services for
storage tanks bottom plates and Tube Testing services for boilers and heat exchangers
(including ET, RFT, MFL, and IRIS). We have approved technicians and procedures by
ARAMCO AND SABIC. Our equipment is the latest and probably the best equipment
(FloorMap VS2i for MFL & EDDYFI ECTANE for Tube Testing). We also provide other
inspection services such as ToFD and Phase Array, Guided Wave, and Acoustic Emission to
name a few.

MAJOR COMPANIES REGISTRATION

ARAMCO.Vendor Reg. No. :10039992
SABICVendor Reg. No. :505901
MARAFIQVendor Reg. No. :3085
SWCCVendor Reg. No. :3156
SCECO..Vendor Reg. No. :5013295
RCJY..Vendor Reg. No. :11568
JACOBS ENGINEERING.Vendor Reg. No. :37824

ASSOCIATES
We have selected joint venture partners carefully with several multinationals
companies:
SILVERWING
TWI-UK
Guided Ultrasonics-UK
Russel NDE Systems Inc-Canada
Process-Vision Belgium
SAFERAD-UK
STEEL TEST-South Africa
IESCO-USA (to name a few).
Eddyfi
The relationships with these companies allow us to remain on the cutting edge of our
profession.
 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SERVICES
1. RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING

Radiography using X-ray / Gamma ray

Radiography of weld joint, Profile shots for
corrosion monitoring, ASME Code pressure
vessels, Piping as per API 1104, ASME
B31.3/31.1, Pipelines, Radiography of Tanks
etc.
Filmless radiography

2. ULTRASONIC TESTING
Thickness Gauging using Thickness gauge,
Thickness gauge with A Scan
High Temp. UT / Thickness Measurement
UT Scanning for Corrosion
UT Flaw detection to various codes Ultrasonic
Flaw Evaluation and Thickness Data management
using Utility and Custom built application
software.

3. PENETRANT TESTING
It is the improved version of VT reliability in
specific applications. It is classified as a surface
method, we can distinguish between scratch and
crack. Sensitivity increases, it means better
resolution with more susceptible condition.
Only open-to-surface defects can be detected,
good cleaning is necessary, applied to smooth
surfaces. A manual technique of cans (sprays) is
very popular in the course of in-service inspections
for the detection of flaws and fatigue cracks.

4. MAGNETIC PARTICLE TESTING

A surface defect or a near-to-surface defect disrupt

a magnetic field inside the object and an
indication of medium particle, often fluorescent,
can be visible outside. No such precise cleaning is
demanded. Surface may be scratched; even a
defect can be covered with thin material layer.
This method can be applied for the surface of
ferromagnetic materials only. Indications are
similar to PT.
 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING SERVICES

5. HOLIDAY TESTING
It is a test process (continuity test) which the
operator can identify holidays (imperfections) in
the coating. Electrode is passed over the coating
surface. If the coating resistance is low or holiday
is present, an audio signal is heard due to an
electrical discharge from the electrode on the
material surface. Different thickness of coating
requires different settings.

6. HARDNESS TESTING
It is most widely used mechanical test for
evaluating the properties of metals. The
hardness of a material usually is considered
resistance to permanent indentation. In
general, an indenter is pressed into the
surface of the metal to be tested under a
specific load for a definite time interval, and
a measurement is made of the size or depth
of the indentation.

7. LEAK DETECTION
This method can be applied everywhere.
The equipment is used just for inspection
of close or direct accessible areas, such as
tanks, tubes and vessels. The benefit of
this method is a transparency and
understandable reported information.
We can measure defect dimensions and
data can be stored simply via photos.

8. POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION (PMI)

It is the analysis of a metallic alloy to establish
composition by reading the quantities by
percentage of its constituent elements.
Typical methods for PMI include X-ray
fluorescence (XRF) and optical emission
(OES) spectrometry.
 ADVANCED NDT SERVICES

1. DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING

Film digitization and storage in
Floppies/CD-R etc.
Film less radiography using State-of-the-art
Phosphor Screens with image storage on
computer floppies/CDs
SAFERAD: Small Area Radiography (less than
2m radius) utilizing Selenium-75 radioactive
source.

2. TUBE INSPECTION SERVICES

Eddy Current Inspection of Tubes (non-

ferrous tubes)

RFET (Remote Field Electromagnetic

Testing) of Ferro magnetic tubes, Heat
Exchanger Tubes, Boiler tubes, Boiler
swage tube region, Fin Fan etc.

IRIS (Internal Rotary Inspection System) of

ferrous/non-ferrous tubes

Magnetic Flux Leakage testing of

ferromagnetic tubes
 ADVANCED NDT SERVICES

3. GUIDED WAVE LONG RANGE PIPE

SCANNING
Guided waves provide a rapid screening
method. There are many possible applications
for guided waves for rapidly screening long
lengths of pipes.
Instead of scanning the region directly below
or near to the transducers, guided waves
travel down the length of the pipe. This
allows 10s of meters to be inspected from a

4. TANK BOTTOM/ FLOOR INSPECTION

Tank Floor Bottoms Scanning using
FloormapVS2 which is the latest
generation of SILVERWING equipment.
Semi-Automated CAD drawing
Patch plate design feature
Ruggedized touch screen computer
Real time data acquisition and analysis
Hard copy and electronic report functions
Combined dynamic filtering and amplitude
analysis
Add data from Visual, Ultrasonic

5. TIME OF FLIGHT DIFFRACTION

it is a UT technique for quick scanning and
accurately sizing of welds & base metal
defects
Effective on thick wall material - above 6mm
Non-comparative - enables absolute size
measurement
High resolution - can be accurate to within +/-
0.1mm
Relatively insensitive to defect orientation and
surface condition
Sensitive to integrity critical defects-cracks, LOF,
structural damage
 ADVANCED NDT SERVICES
6. PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC TESTING
(PAUT)
It is a UT technique using a multiple element
probe whereby the output pulse from each
element is time delayed in such a way so as
produce constructive interference at a specific
angle and a specific depth

7. ADVANCED ULTRASONIC TESTING (AUT)

UT CRAWLERS

SICO provides different UT services using

crawlers including thickness measurement,
BScan, and CScan

8. ACOUSTIC EMMISION (AE)

It is a non-destructive testing method capable of
detecting and locating faults in mechanically
loaded structures, components and specimens. It
can be used on storage tanks, reactor vessels,
offshore platforms, drill pipe, pipelines, valves.
AT provides comprehensive information on the
origin of faults in a loaded object and the
development of the fault as a function of load
including Crack propagation Yielding Fatigue
Corrosion, Stress corrosion Creep Fiber fracture,
delamination
9. HYBRID ACOUSTIC TECHNOLOGY SYSTEM
(HATS)
HATS is an acoustic measurement type inspection
method utilizing acoustic emission released by
deforming defects.
HATS is best suited on live load inspection where
various damage mechanisms are present and defect
deformation is naturally occurring.
HATS capability is confined to detection of active
defects which are formed and increase in natural
operating environment under the operating
pressure, work medium, operating temperature, etc.
 ADVANCED NDT SERVICES
10. TWISTED TUBE INSPECTION
A unique type of heat exchanger was introduced
several years ago: The twisted tube Hx. They
offer the highest efficiency, but have always been
a challenge for periodic inspections. Until now.
Twistec probe has the ability fit into dynamically
changing geometry and optimized inspection
results.

11. TURBINE INSPECTION

SICO provides different ET services using surface

inspection tools for the detection of surface and
sub-surface defects in compressor blades and vanes
of the rotor and stator of turbines.

12. CORROSION UNDER INSULATION

INSPECTION
Corrosion under insulation is the most difficult
corrosion processes to prevent. Removing
insulation, inspecting and then instating the
insulation after inspection is an expensive
process. PEC can be used with or without
insulation or aluminum, stainless steel and
galvanized steel weather jacket, blistering scabs
or fireproofing. PEC can be used through
concrete, polymer coatings, metallic mesh and
rebars.
13. IN-SERVICE TANK INSPECTION
SICO provides tank inspection service while the tank
remains in operation and no worries about losing
production or volume.
This service allows for inspection according to API-
653 standards.
The independent tank bottom inspection system uses
UT sensors to detect any variations in the tank
bottom thickness and the advanced computer-based
ultrasonic makes data collection more accurate.
 OTHER NDT SERVICES

1. WELDING INSPECTION SERVICES

Welding Inspection, paint/coating, civil, mechanical, electrical etc.
Welder qualification tests as per ASME Sec IX and as per approved clients procedure.
Issuance of welder certifications and ID cards.

2. PIPING NDT
Corrosion Under Insulation
MAP Scan (corrosion mapping)
Pipe Scan- DFT
Pipe wall thickness/corrosion monitoring by UT without removing insulation

3. PIPELINE CORROSION DETECTION

Detection of internal pits in pipelines without need to remove coatings.
Detection of internal pits in process plant piping
Detection of internal pits in boiler tubes

Pipeline Integrity Robot

Identifies potential failures before they become hazardous
Evaluates the effectiveness or need for coatings and cathodic protection
 OTHER SERVICES
1. THIRD PARTY SERVICES
Level III services for ASME U & PP Stamp manufacturers. Vendor Inspection Services
including pre-shipment and receiving inspection, client representation document review etc.
2. INSPECTION & ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR HYDROGEN REFORMERS
Reformer Tube Inspection
Remaining Life Assessment
3. OTHER RELATED SERVICES
Chemical analysis for water and petroleum products
Metallurgical services - Using The Welding Institute, U.K.
Training & certification on NDT, Welding Inspection & Radiographic Film Interpretation.
Software assistance for Mechanical Plant Integrity Through TWI U.K

OFFICE ADDRESS

SPECIALIZED INSPECTION CO. LTD

C.R. no. 2066002489
P.O Box 57
RAS TANURA 31941 K.S.A
Tel : + 966 13 667 5044
Fax: + 966 13 667 7104
Email : info@saudisico.com

Abdullah A. Idhaim - General Manager

Mohammed Al Sadeg - BDM
Contacts
Hassan Al Sadeg - Operations Manager
 MAJOR ACQUIRED PROJECTS
CLIENT YEAR LOCATION
SAUDI ARAMCO 2008 Ras tanura
SAUDI ARAMCO 2008 Yanbu refinery
SAUDI ARAMCO 2008 Juaymah Gas Plant
SADAF 2008 Jubail
SADAF 2009 Jubail
SABIC 2009 Jubail
SAUDI ARAMCO 2010 Ras Tanura Terminal
SAUDI ARAMCO 2010 Riyadh Central Region
SAUDI ARAMCO 2010 Khursaniyah
SAUDI ARAMCO 2010 Riyadh Refinery
PETROKEMYA 2011 Jubail
SAUDI ARAMCO 2011 Yanbu Refinery
SWCC 2011 Jizan
ARABIAN FAL 2011 Jeddah North, Aramco Bulk plant
SWCC 2011 SWCC Albirk Desalination Plant
MAKAMIN 2011 North Jeddah Bulk Plant
SAUDI ARAMCO 2012 Jeddah Refinery
SWCC -SHOAIBA 2012 Jeddah Refinery, Saudi ARAMCO
SAUDI K-KEM 2012 SWCC Shoaiba
SAUDI K-KEM 2012 SAFCO, Jubail
BISCO 2012 SABIC Yanpet
BISCO 2013 SIPCHEM, Jubail
SAUDI K-KEM 2013 SADAF, Jubail
ARAMCO 2013 Juaymah
SAUDI K-KEM 2013 SADAF, Jubail
ARAMCO, JNGLF 2014 Juaymah
ARAMCO, JNGLF 2014 Qatif
BISCO 2014 ARAMCO
ARAMCO 2014 Yanbu
JNGLF 2015 Juaymah
SAUDI ARAMCO 2015 Qatif, Abu Ali, Marjan & Khursaniyah
SAUDI ARAMCO 2015 Duba
SAUDI ARAMCO 2015 Al Madina
SAUDI ARAMCO 2016 ARAMCO, Jizan
SAUDI ARAMCO 2016 ARAMCO, Abha
SAUDI ARAMCO 2016 ARAMCO, Najhran