AUTOMATED UT (ULTRASONIC TESTING)
Amerapex’s Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) delivers precise, real-time inspection data for critical industrial assets. Utilizing advanced robotic scanning systems with phased array technology, our AUT systems efficiently map material thickness variations, identifying wall loss, laminations, blistering, and HIC/SOHIC damage. This technique is effective for pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks, enabling rapid Fitness for Service evaluations. By automating the inspection process, AUT enhances accuracy, reduces downtime, and supports proactive asset management strategies. Amerapex’s AUT services are integral to maintaining the safety and reliability of industrial operations.
TESTING METHOD APPLICATIONS:
- Metal pressure vessels and piping
- FRP vessels and piping
- Reactors and hot circuit piping
- Heat exchangers
- Deaerators, etc.
- Full structural test on storage tanks
COMMON DEFECTS DETECTED:
- Material crack growth
- Active corrosion
- Rubbing
- Leaks
- Stress corrosion
- Fatigue
AE TESTING V. SEISMIC TESTING:
- Seismic industry uses low frequencies between 0-10 Hz, while AE testing uses higher frequencies between 20-400 Hz. Higher frequencies are more effective for noisy environments.
- Seismic industry places sensors miles away from the source, while AE testing places sensors approximately every 10-15 feet.