Ultrasonic testing
Use sound to investigate material thickness and internal indications.
Pressure vessels
Look closely at the details that matter.
Inspection areas to consider
- Shell and head measurement locations
- Weld seams and nozzle connections
- Supports and external surface condition
A condition record is one input to an engineering assessment. An inspection alone does not establish fitness for service.
Define the question.
Then the examination.
Vessel geometry, material and service history shape the inspection approach. A component-level plan connects the inspection location to the question being investigated.
Useful information to prepare
- Equipment identifier, material and drawings
- Service conditions and previous inspection records
- Accessible areas and expected outage window
Methods to explore
Explore the purpose and limits of each method. Material and site conditions determine the final inspection approach.
Explore method
Magnetic particle testing
Reveal surface and near-surface indications in ferromagnetic components.
Visual inspection
Build a clear record of the condition visible at accessible surfaces.