Atec Panametrics-Olympus-Omniscan-MX2 - Manual (Page 11)

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Typical Applications
Girth Weld Inspection
The OmniScan PA is at the heart of the Olympus manual and
semiautomated circumferential weld-inspection solutions developed
for the oil and gas industry. These phased array systems, which are
certified for tube inspection in compliance with ASME, API, and other
code criteria, offer superior inspection speed and detection, and
facilitate interpretation of indications.
Pressure Vessel Weld Inspection
A complete inspection of pressure vessel welds can be performed in a
single scan using an OmniScan PA and a motorized scanner such as
the WeldROVER. By combining TOFD and PA in a single inspection
pass, a significant reduction in inspection time can be achieved as
compared with conventional raster scanning or radiography. Further-
more, inspection results are available immediately, enabling you to
detect problems with welding equipment and fix them right away.
Weld Inspection of Small-Diameter Pipes
When coupled with the COBRA manual scanner, the OmniScan flaw
detector is capable of inspecting pipes ranging from 0.84 in. OD to
4.5 in. OD. With its very slim design, this manual scanner is able to
inspect pipes in areas with limited access. Adjacent obstructions such
as piping, supports, and structures can be as close as 12 mm (0.5 in.).
Manual and Semiautomated Corrosion Mapping
The OmniScan PA sytem with the HydroFORM scanner is designed to
offer the best inspection solution for detecting wall-thickness reduc-
tions resulting from corrosion, abrasion, and erosion. In addition, it
detects mid-wall damage such as hydrogen-induced blistering and
manufacturing-induced laminations, and easily differentiates these
anomalies from loss of wall thickness.
For this application, phased array ultrasound technology offers supe-
rior inspection speed, data point density, and detection.
Composite Inspection
Parts made of laminate composite materials pose an inspection chal-
lenge due to their various shapes and thicknesses.
Olympus offers complete solutions for the inspection of carbon-
fiber-reinforced polymer structures. These solutions are based on the
OmniScan flaw detector, the GLIDER
™ scanner, and dedicated probes
and wedges designed for CFRP flat panel and radius inspection.