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Written by REM Staff
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 GE Measurement & Control Solutions has released the USM Vision ultrasonic (UT) weld inspection system,
which allows non-UT trained specialists to gather reliable and accurate
pipe weld inspection data, for subsequent remote assessment by a
suitably qualified ultrasonics expert. This permits ultrasonic
inspection to be used in situations conventionally requiring
radiography, removing constraints such as extended film processing
times, radiation screening and waste chemicals disposal.
As a result, it facilitates the migration of skills from radiography to
UT, reducing the possibility of bottlenecks, providing significant
increases in productivity and improving operational health and safety.
USM Vision will find particular application in the oil and gas and
power generation sectors, bringing benefit to asset owners, welding and
fabrication contractors and inspection service companies.
The new inspection solution can operate in phased array and TOFD mode
and is supplied with its operating software and GE’s Rhythm analysis
software, as well as the probes and wedges to suit the selected codes
and pipe ranges. Set-up is menu-directed allowing the operating
software to calculate the ultrasonic parameters for each weld and pipe
combination and create an easy-to-follow inspection plan. The operator
can then scan the weld, with an encoded scanner, using TOFD or Phased
Array. Inspection data is transmitted to a review station in the
industry-accepted protocol, allowing advanced analysis tools, such as
real time, volume corrected imaging, to allow easier and more reliable
image interpretation. By using GE’s Rhythm software platform,
inspection data can be reviewed and shared, reports generated and
inspection results archived for tracking or further analysis.
www.ge-mcs.com/en/inspection-technologies.html
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