IRIS / EDDY CURRENT/MFL/RFT Tube Inspection

In order to carry out tube inspection we at ITCL use the latest technologies. The MultiScan MS5800, manufactured by Olympus NDT, is a multi technology system that offers tube inspection using Eddy Current, Magnetic Flux Leakage, Remote Field and IRIS Ultrasound technologies

 

Eddy Current Testing

This method is normally used for testing on things such as condensers, feed water heaters, heat exchangers and air conditioners. It is a non contact method for the inspection of non ferromagnetic tubing and can easily detect metal discontinuities such as corrosion, wear and cracks

 

Key Advantages of using MultiScan MS-5800E

• Can allow inspection speed up to 2 m/s with 4 differential frequencies without signal distortion
• No separate external reference probe is required for absolute channel operation.
• Contains 4 ECT inputs and up to 64 multiplexed channels. The MS-5800E can support a large number of ECT channels to perform array-probe inspection, which compared to single channel inspection, is much faster and allows for faster surface coverage.

 

IRIS for Ferrous and Non Ferrous Materials


The IRIS ultrasonic option is used for the inspection of a wide range of materials, including ferrous, nonferrous, and nonmetallic tubing. This technique allows detection and sizing of wall loss as the result of corrosion, erosion, wear, pitting, cracking, and baffle cuts. This form of inspection technology is used extensively as a backup technique for remote field, magnetic flux leakage, and eddy current inspections.

 

Key Advantages of using MultiScan MS-5800U IRIS


- Setup wizard which simplifies equipment calibration for different tube diameters and materials. The wizard also generates the reporting code for the inspection.
- Real-time gain and gate controls. UT settings can be modified during the C-scan acquisition to quickly optimize signal detection.
- Real-time and continuous colour C-scans No missed flaws caused by operator fatigue with C-scan displays. Enhance the quality and appearance of your reports by including colour maps and cross-section views of defects.
- Full tube length recording capability . Can analyze data offline and assess damages with the customer.

 

All images on this page are courtesy of Olympus NDT.