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Development of an Ultrasonic
High Temperature Phased Array System
for Inspection on
Partially Completed Welds
A. Rehman, D. Tompkins, M. Ahmadloo, S. LaPointe, C. Moore, B. Simmons
Introduction
PAUT High Temperature Solution
PAUT Inspection Results
Results Comparison
Current Limitations
The Next Step
Questions
Introduction
Plant operators strive to maximize the
availability of their assets and exploit the
full potential of available resources. With
continuous improvement in material’s
engineering to overcome process
related failures; the implementation
for the same, sometimes require special
precautions.
Examples include P91 Steel for use in power generation stations and the requirements
of pre‐‐ and post‐‐ welding heat treatment. Construction companies, in these cases,
would like to know if any significant flaws are present when the welds are partially
filled, in order to carry out any repairs relatively easily.
Introduction
To cater this need, Metalogic has developed
a high temperature PAUT system to fit
within the confines of the heating coils
The system has the ability to inspect,
partially filled weldments for weld root
and weld hot-pass integrity without
requiring the reduction in heat input or
removal of heating coils
High Temperature MetaPhaseTM will allow users to make an informed decision on the
necessary repairs and maintenance, or gain confidence that the remaining weld fill can be
completed with the understanding that any possible expensive repairs are minimized.
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Novel Packaging and Cooling System
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Package comprises coolant inlets and outlets attachable
to a portable coolant tank (sizes can vary, depending upon
the inspection time)
Electronic System to monitor Temperature and other
Parameters, such as coolant level in order to safely
assist the operator, during the testing process
Minimal Clearance requirements which reduces any
impacts on heat treatment procedure
The system can also be bundled with the portable
computer used for testing to provide integrated
alarm and monitoring options with data logging
capabilities
Results Comparison
Current Limits
Current Version has been successfully tested up
to 370oC(700F) for 6 Hrs
Technician
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