ultrasonic testing
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O&MUnderstanding Ultrasonic Examination in the Power Industry
Nondestructive testing (NDT) refers to the inspection of materials to ensure their integrity and serviceability without damaging the components in the process. There are various NDT methods used by inspectors
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Press ReleasesZetec introduces ElbowFlex scanner for quick, manual ultrasound examinations of pipe elbows
SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (March 9, 2021)—Zetec Inc., a global leader in nondestructive testing (NDT) technology, today introduced the ElbowFlex™ scanner for quick, manual ultrasonic inspections of pipe elbows in oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, manufacturing and other industrial applications. ElbowFlex is the perfect tool for measuring wall thickness and detecting flow accelerated corrosion on elbows […]
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O&MCoal Silo Failures Reveal the Need for NDE Inspection
In July 2016, a coal silo collapsed at an Indiana power plant. The root cause was identified as cracking of the cone-to-skirt weld. Warnings to inspect this vulnerable weld were published widely in conference proceedings and trade journal articles. Nevertheless, coal silos continue to fail at an alarming rate (Figure 1), which suggests that the […]