PHASED ARRAY UT (ULTRASONIC TESTING)
Amerapex’s Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) delivers advanced, non-invasive inspection capabilities for critical industrial assets. Utilizing multi-element transducers, PAUT generates and transmits ultrasonic beam fronts at various angles simultaneously, enabling comprehensive detection and sizing of defects such as cracks and corrosion in materials like carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloys. This technique offers several advantages, including faster inspection times, the ability to electronically focus at specific depths, and the generation of digital records that can be shared via email or network. PAUT is widely used across industries as an alternative to radiography, adhering to codes such as ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, and API 650. By enhancing safety, minimizing inspection time, and increasing accuracy, PAUT supports proactive maintenance strategies and ensures the integrity of industrial operations.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing is used all over the petrochemical industry as an alternative to radiography in the following codes:
- ASME B31.1
- ASME B31.3
- ASME Section VIII
- API 650
- Doubles the HEXIS production rate for 100% examination
TUBE CLEANING
- Utilizes cutting-edge hydroblasting equipment to perform the cleaning of tube IDs. Pressure ranges between 2K and 40K PSI. Turnkey services also provide shell side and component cleaning.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
- Non-destructive testing utilizes proven electromagnetic techniques to examine the integrity of the exchanger tubes, allowing a variety of flaws and defects to be detected and measured.