#ndt With the increasing demand on the world’s power grids, now more then ever it is important to keep power plant condensers, feedwater heaters and balance of plant heat exchangers running at peak efficiency. While it is well known that keeping these units clean is important for maximizing power output, so too is monitoring each unit’s [...]
#ndt DJI, the world leader in unmanned aerial technology, Sunday unveiled the new Matrice 200 drone series (M200), which is purpose-built for professional users to perform aerial inspections and collect data – making drone technology an affordable and easy-to-use tool for enterprises that recognize how aerial imaging can transform their operations. The M200 series’ folding body [...]
#ndt Department of Mechanical Engineering, the National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru organized a One Day Workshop on Non-Destructive testing of Advanced Materials, sponsored by TEQIP-II. Dr. S. Seetaramu, Former Director CPRI, Bengaluru inaugurated the workshop on last Monday. During his address he talked about the importance of NDT tools like Ultrasonic inspection,Magnetic Particle Inspection, Visual [...]
#ndt HOUSTON, TX, USA: JIREH Industries is pleased to announce the release of an update to its manual weld inspection, chain scanner product line. The Rotix Nozzle scanner from JIREH facilitates semi-automated inspection of nozzle and fitting welds, using the rugged and versatile chain scanner platform. The Rotix Nozzle Scanner features an encoded cart (with encoder [...]
#ndt Lambda Technologies has begun using its Low Plasticity Burnishing (LPB®) process to extend the fatigue life of the titanium LPC1-2 disk assembly on the F402-RR-408 Pegasus engine. The engine is used for AV-8B and Harrier II. Fretting between the disk post and the LPC1 blade dovetail was causing cracking that lead to premature retirement of [...]
#ndt "Early detection of pavement defects and the causes of deterioration is essential for effective maintenance planning," writes Dr. Alena Uus. There is a need for optimisation and development of UK highway survey methods that would provide comprehensive information on the surface and subsurface pavement condition and operate at traffic speed, which eliminates the requirement for [...]
#ndt The Duo scanner is a new, operator-friendly TOFD inspection solution launched by Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd. Designed to incorporate the most popular features of existing Phoenix TOFD scanners, Duo offers fast setup and reliable, repeatable inspections of pipe welds, from 2" up to flat plate, in a robust, site-ready scanning frame. Constructed from durable, light-weight [...]
#ndt Bridge inspection relies on a variety of visual and mechanical measurement techniques that are used to determine bridge safety. Gusset plates are often assessed with a visual inspection. Corrosion of bolts is measured using calipers. Corrosion pits are typically measured using pit gauges. The variability in these techniques results in a large uncertainty in the [...]
#ndt In a recent interview, Jesse Garant, President of Jesse Garant Metrology Center, discusses the future role of NDT services for industry 4.0 manufacturing. Coinciding with the release of an article in Quality Magazine, Jesse Garant reflects on the shift towards proactive NDT solutions, the importance of accurate NDT data, and the essentials for NDT labs [...]
#ndt As pipelines are safety relevant parts the demanding international quality standards require a hundred percent quality inspection of the welding lines. During the welding process a broad variety of defects like porosities or cracks can occur. An undiscovered failure can lead to severe consequences and liability charges for manufacturers. Therefore, it is necessary to inspect [...]