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PAUT Solution For Flange-Pipe Weld

The PAUT solution provides a system for inspecting flange-pipe welds using phased array testing. It uses a compact crawler with a probe arm to allow dual-side inspection of the welds. Low-profile probes and wedges are customized for the limited space. Software aids in setup and analyzes results. Testing of a flange weld demonstrated clear detection of flaws in both the straight pipe and curved flange neck areas.

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PAUT Solution For Flange-Pipe Weld

The PAUT solution provides a system for inspecting flange-pipe welds using phased array testing. It uses a compact crawler with a probe arm to allow dual-side inspection of the welds. Low-profile probes and wedges are customized for the limited space. Software aids in setup and analyzes results. Testing of a flange weld demonstrated clear detection of flaws in both the straight pipe and curved flange neck areas.

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PAUT Solution

for Flange-pipe Weld


1 Background & Difficulties

2 Solution

3 Crawler, Probes and Wedges

Contents Software
4
5 Testing Results

6 Ordering Information

7 On-site Application
1 Background & Difficulties
B k
Background
d

Flanges
g are used to connect valves, pipes,
p p pumps
p p and other equipment
q p
to make a pipework system.
The corrosive fluids and fatigue damage over time will cause flaws in
weld. Therefore, the effective NDT methods are expected to inspect
flange-pipe weld.
weld V type butt weld
V-type

Weld Neck Flanges


Inspection
i Difficulties
iffi l i

 Blind Zone: If One-side


One side PA inspection on straight pipe
pipe, the beam
coverage has only one direction, which is difficult to identify flaws in
root.
t
 Curved Surface: The flange neck with curved surface, it may lead to
defocus and poor coupling during inspection.
 Limited Space: The neck space is limited, it is difficult to place the
crawler.
 Flaw Assessment: The flaw position is more difficult to calculated due
to the flange curved neck.
2 S l ti
Solution
PAUT Testing System for Weld Neck Flange

Software

PA Pipe Girth Weld Solution PA Groups PC Analysis software

Instrument: Crawler LPS with probe arm Irrigation device


SyncScan 2 Low-profile PA probes & wedges
(PAUT 32:128)
 Maximize
a e you
your efficiency
e c e cy for
o PA and
a d TOFD
O

PA32:128PR and 2-channel TOFD


32-channel PA is more suitable for inspection on extra-thick wall
and high-attenuation material.

Faster scan speed


Approximately 3 meters/minute.
meters/minute

 Upgradeable
pg from Conventional UT to PA/ TOFD
S l ti Features
Solution F t

 Flanges weld can be inspected without needing to disassemble, which


is a cost savings for large diameter or high class flanges.

 Dual-side PA inspection,
p , both straight
g pipe
p p and flange
g can be inspected
p
at the same time.

 PA Girth Weld Solution software simulates the workpiece and beam


coverage, which is helpful for user to quickly finish the setup.

 The PA scan data can be saved to allow audit and flaw assessment in PC
software.
3 Crawler, Probes and Wedges
Crawler LPS with Probe Arm LPS-05/06/07
S / / (subject
bj to pipe
i OD)
O
Encoder& cable Probe holder

Urethane
h wheels
h l

Probe arm AB-04

*Note: Probes are optional.


Crawler LPS with Probe Arm

 Efficiency:
With special probe arm to achieve dual-side PA inspection.

 Compact
C & Lightweight:
Li h i h
LPS-07 Encoder IP68 with 0.08kg. Precision is 27.2step/mm.

 Simple Buckle Design:


Quick change links with no need to disassemble the whole crawler.

 Suitable for:
Flange-weld with OD 159-400mm, recommended thickness 8-25mm.
Low-profile
Low profile PA Probes & Wedges
Customized top cable connector
and smaller size to adapt to
limited space of flange neck.

7.5SL16-0.5-10-R35E

7.5SL16-0.5-10-R35ED

Frequency Pitch Elevation Elevation Active


Probe Model Elements Curvature Radius Aperture Corresponding
No. Wedge
MHz mm mm mm mm
7.5SL16-0.5-10-R35E 7.5 16 0.5 10 35 8
8R(35)60S4-I-AOD-XX
7.5SL16-0.5-10-R35ED 7.5 16 0.5 10 35 8
4 S ft
Software
 PA Groups

Two PA probes can work simultaneously to inspect both sides of the weld,
weld
improve the inspection efficiency.
 PA Pipe Girth Weld Solution

Workpiece simulation Beam coverage simulation

Workpiece and beam coverage simulation facilitates users finish PA setup and
ensure full coverage of the tested weld.
 PA Pipe Girth Weld Solution
 SuporUp PC Software

Data Analysis
y Test Report
p
5 T t Results
Test R lt
Overlay for straight pipe Overlay for flange neck

A-Scan

B-Scan

C-Scan

Flaw
Ordering
6 Information
Description Model Quantity
PA ultrasonic flaw detector SyncScan/ SyncScan 2 1 unit
LPS-05/ 06/ 07 (subject to pipe OD)
Crawler 1 pc
with probe arm AB
AB-0404
7.5SL16-0.5-10-R35E 1 pc
Low-profile PA probe
7.5SL16-0.5-10-R35ED 1 pc
PA wedgeg Wedgeg AOD-159 2ppcs
Adapter TQ-A006/ TQ-A020 1 pc
Irrigation device IH-05 1 pc
PA Pipe
p Girth Weld Solution
PA software
ft 1 pc
PA Groups
PC Analysis software SuporUp 1 pc
On site
On-site
7 Application
PA Inspection
I ti for
f Flange
Fl Pipe
Pi Welds
W ld
THANK YOU

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