Pulse Echo Metal Loss

Pulse echoA common ultrasonic testing technique used in non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect and evaluate defects or anomalies such as corrosion, cracks, or metal loss… technology is a constantly evolving piece of technology in NDT Global’s portfolio.

These tools were built for a purpose: to collect high resolution data that can be used to monitor metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. in your pipelines. Highlighting our commitment to innovation, the most recent iteration of this technology can detectTo sense or obtain a measurable indication from a feature. sizing tolerances down to 0.4 mm (0.02 in.), a two-fold advancement over the last generation. These technological advancement were made (and are continuing to be made) in our effort to give asset owners the most precise insights possible so they prioritize pipeline remediationThe appropriate actions taken to address or rectify issues, deficiencies, or anomalies identified in a pipeline system. It involves implementing corrective acti… efforts without needlessly spending on threats that won’t reach burst pressure until far in the future. Pulse echoA common ultrasonic testing technique used in non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect and evaluate defects or anomalies such as corrosion, cracks, or metal loss… is a unique instance of ultrasonic technologySystems used in non-destructive testing that utilize sound waves to detect, identify, and measure anomalies within a pipeline integrity test or management progr… because it delivers direct metal loss measurements.

Instead of expressing metal loss as a percentage of pipe wall thickness, asset owners get the exact measurements of metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. features. This is accomplished by using a single transducerA device for converting energy from one form to another. In ultrasonic testing, conversion of electrical pulses to acoustic waves and vice versa. to both send out a signal and receive it. It sends out a zero-degree compression wave and then measures the time-of-flight differential between the transducer and the backwave echo to determine length, width, and depth of potential metal loss. The high-resolution metal loss data acquired from the tool is analyzed by highly qualified engineers who also differentiate between diverse laminationA planar discontinuity, usually oriented parallel or near parallel to the pipe surface, is the result of inconsistencies in the material used in the pipe manufa… types, i.e. sloping or surface breaking laminations, providing a more complete picture of an asset’s health.

What you’ll see below are images to help illustrate just what these advances in technology mean for your ability to identify, mitigate, and/or fix metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. in your pipelines. These advancements and capabilities enable customers to avoid unnecessary short term remediationThe appropriate actions taken to address or rectify issues, deficiencies, or anomalies identified in a pipeline system. It involves implementing corrective acti… costs while extending the efficient lifetime of system assets. If you’re having a difficult time identifying and sizing metal loss features in your asset, contact us today to learn how our pulse echoA common ultrasonic testing technique used in non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect and evaluate defects or anomalies such as corrosion, cracks, or metal loss… metal lossRefers to the reduction in material thickness or cross-sectional area of a pipe due to corrosion, erosion, or other forms of degradation. assessment can help you get a grip on them.