Software Based Inspection Solutions
Software Based Inspection Solutions
- BeamTool 10: FMC/TFM Technique Design Tools
- Assisted Analysis Software: Platform for UT Data Analysis
Software: Advanced FMC/TFM Technique Design Tools
- Added functionality to Eclipse Scientific’s BeamTool software to optimize FMC/TFM based technique design
- Fast simulation of TFM image of small “point” target throughout imaging domain – so called Point Spread Function (PSF)
- Size, shape and amplitude of PSF mapped throughout chosen imaging region, quantify how well focused TFM image will be
- Helps to estimate expected sizing accuracy of technique
Software: Assisted Analysis Platform
- Software Platform to leverage developed post processing algorithms (ex. Shannon information processing) for custom and standard inspection applications
- Minimizes operator’s errors (missing indications, false calls) specifically for inspections with challenging geometries
- Decrease analysis time ideal for general Weld Inspection for large inspection campaigns
Assisted Analysis Platform – General Weld Inspection
- Software for semi-automated analysis of ultrasonic data
- Corrected to geometry views (folding) with correct overlay imported from BeamTool
- Excluding data outside of regions of interested (weld volume & HAZ)
Assisted Analysis Platform – General Weld Inspection
- Common codes (ASME, ISO, AWS) algorithmically for detection and sizing, acceptance criteria automatically applied, defect table generated by software
- Analyst reviews software generated defect table, remove false calls and geometric indications
- Reports auto-generated
- Merged projection views, polygon image gating and beam folding for complex geometries supported
- Anomaly detection (Shannon Information) view implemented, limit false calls
- Up to 5 x time savings in analyzing scan files
Assisted Analysis Platform – Beam Folding for Inspection in Axial Direction
- True to geometry folding facilitates analysis for characterization and sizing
- Provides major advantage for seam weld/ERW weld inspection
- Removes imprecision in positioning flaws through wall on axial pieces
Highlights of Projects
Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI) Based Applications
Application Based On Auto Highlighting Scan Data Anomalies
FMC/TFM Based Inspection Applications
Phased Array Based Inspection Applications
Wind Turbine Blade and Main Shaft Inspection Applications