This webinar provides a brief overview of the physics of phased array ultrasound and demonstrates the benefits of this innovative technology for the inspection of small diameter piping in new construction or during the maintenance of boilers, heaters, cracking furnaces and other piping systems. Although radiography has been the inspection tool of choice for many years for these inspections, this 45-minute presentation discusses the many advantages of phased array ultrasound: mainly faster and safer inspections without shutting down the work area around the inspection and providing additional flaw measurement capability over radiography. The latest advances in portable semi-automated ultrasonic systems along with low-profile scanners, probes and wedges optimized for small diameter piping are important factors that have contributed to the acceptance of phased array in the petrochemical and related industries.
Tune in to this webinar and hear from our expert at Olympus on the latest solutions for the nondestructive testing of pipes and vessels for wall thickness loss due to corrosion or erosion. The HydroFORM and RexofFORM systems built for the OmniScan MX2 phased array flaw detector are designed to bring encoded corrosion mapping capability without the use of high-speed computer-based mechanical raster scanners.
This Webinar is intended to take the participant through the basics of phased array depth and height flaw sizing with real world examples by expanding on traditional conventional techniques with advanced phased array probes and software. Shear wave tip diffraction, -6dB sizing, high angle longitudinal L-wave, ID Creeping wave, and other advanced techniques will be on display. Additionally, use of the OmniScan measurement cursors, defect table and report are explained and demonstrated.
Also on display will be Olympus' new software "OmniPC" for computer based offline analysis of OmniScan data files.
Precision phased array calibrations for time of flight measurements combine the phased array calculator and traditional conventional UT wedge delay functions. This webinar is intended to demonstrate use of both UT calibration blocks for procedure compliance along with best practices for optimized phased array results using the OmniScan MX2 and latest software.
This webinar will review the use of phased array ultrasound methods on composite structures at both the manufacturing and maintenance levels. Inspection equipment and techniques from manual to automated scanning for various flat and shaped CFRP (Composite Fiber Re-enforced Polymers) will be reviewed in detail.
Part one of the series will cover the essential ingredients of phased array and basic theory. It is geared toward understanding the equipment basics used to generate phased array inspections and includes the introduction to the OmniScan MX2 software user interface.
Part two of the series will cover sector scan basics and introduction to the data views and displays commonly used in automated UT and phased array. This includes use of the OmniScan MX2 group setup wizards, and setup and configuration of the UT parameters.
Through the course of the Webinar participants will learn the benefits of:
• New OmniScan module technology that allows simultaneous acquisition from high definition UT board and phased array probes.
• Demonstration of new MX2 wizard functions for TOFD setup and acquisition.
• Optimization of UT parameters for improved TOFD. (More power less heat)
• Improved PRF management for multi group phased array and TOFD inspection.
• New improved B-scan TOFD imaging.
• New acquisition and analysis display for simultaneous phased array and TOFD inspection.
• New addition to the MX2 wizard for TOFD PCS calibration.
• Introduction to the HST Lite TOFD scanner and Olympus family of TOFD probes and wedges.
Part three of the series will cover gate and C-scan configurations for weld inspection, calibration options and limitations, and include explanation and demonstration of the OmniScan MX2 calibration wizards for manual inspection.
There will be a brief review of the previous Webinar that leads into the current topics. This will combine sector scan basics, and MX2 displays readings, and parameters in preparation for a manual sector scan weld inspection.
This webinar is intended to demonstrate use of common crack sizing techniques and best practices for optimizing the OmniScan MX2 for manual and semi-automated crack detection and sizing.
Primera parte de la serie que cubrirá los puntos esenciales y la teoría basica del Phased Array. Orientado a la comprensión de los conceptos básicos del equipo, utilizados para realizar inspecciones Phased Array, incluyendo una introducción al software del OmniScan MX2. Se explicará, la configuración de los módulos del equipo, información sobre palpador y suela, y conceptos básicos para la formación del haz de un único scan sectorial, típico para inspecciones manuales, mientras se aprende como introducir y/o controlar todos éstos parámetros en el software del OmniScan MX2.
Segunda parte de la serie que cubrirá los principios básicos del scan sectorial y la introducción a las distintas presentaciones y vistas de los datos normalmente utilizadas en las inspecciones automatizadas de UT y Phased Array. Incluye la utilización del asistente de configuración de grupos del OmniScan MX2, así como de los parámetros UT. Se realizará un pequeño recordatorio del la webinar anterior como introducción los temas que nos ocupan. Esta combinará el palpador, suela, y formación del haz, utilizando la presentación de scan sectorial (S-Scan) y la optimización del OmniScan MX2 para la inspección manual de una soldadura.
This Webinar includes an overview of the exciting new Eddy Current Array solution for the detection of stress corrosion cracking in refinery process piping using the new user-friendly MXE 3.0 software of the OmniScan MX flaw detector.
This Webinar includes an introduction and overview of the innovative new Bond testing C-scan solution for the inspection of composite honeycomb structure using the OmniScan MX flaw detector. Attendees will learn about the powerful benefits of this solution and its advantages compared to existing techniques of testing composite materials. Attendees will learn why bond testing is possible with an eddy-current based instrument and will be shown the different scanning options featuring a new hand scanner. Attendees will see a live demonstration of the new MXB software’s simplicity and dynamic inspection capabilities that is dedicated to Bond Testing. You will learn about pitch-catch bond testing method, multiple frequency scanning, amplitude and phase displays, system calibration, data interpretation and archiving.
Tercera parte de la serie que cubrirá la configuración de puertas y C-Scan para inspección de soldadura, opciones de calibración y limitaciones, e incluye una explicación y demostración del asistente de calibración del OmniScan MX2 para inspección manual. Se realizará un pequeño recordatorio del la webinar anterior como introducción los temas que nos ocupan. Esta combinará los principios básicos de un scan sectorial, lecturas de medidas del MX2, y parámetros para la preparación del una inspección manual de una soldadura con un scan sectorial.
Cuarta parte de la serie que cubrirá inspección y análisis con especial atención a la caracterización y dimensionamiento de defectos utilizanzo la vista sectorial (S-Scan). El usuario aprenderá y verá ejemplos de como se utilizan las herramientas del OmniScan MX2 para medir y guardar los datos de una inspección manual. Incluirá los pros y los contras de las exploraciones sectorial y lineal, estrategias de focalización y cobertura, y ejemplos de aplicaciones mientras se aprende a navegar por el software del OmniScan MX2.
This presentation will provide a general overview of probe technology used in austenitic weld inspection and how it is deployed in portable phased array systems including live demonstration of austenitic flaw sizing and detection.
Olympus introduces the RollerFORM, a new phased array wheel probe designed for inspecting composites, CFRP, and other smooth materials such as those commonly used by the Aerospace industry. An affordable and easy-to-implement replacement for full 2D encoding systems, the RollerFORM also offers a viable option to immersion techniques. The unique tire material of the RollerFORM has been specifically developed to guarantee high-quality immersion-like ultrasound testing. This webinar will provide an overview of the RollerFORM wheel probe inspection including mechanical and phased array setup, acquisition, and analysis of composite defects using Olympus OmniScan SX and OmniPC for offline analysis.
Chris Magruder answers a user question, "For precision sizing of weld flaws using OmniScan phased array inspection, which is the preferred technique: Shear wave tip diffraction or amplitude drop sizing?"
This Webinar includes an introduction to Phased Array Zonal Inspection Theory and Technology based around the PipeWizard automated pipeline inspection system.
“Ultrasonic phased array testing is a powerful NDT technology and one whose use is growing rapidly in particular for the inspection of welds in small and large diameter pipelines. This free webinar provides a brief introduction of ultrasound phased array testing and outlines the various benefits of encoded automatic testing (AUT) versus radiography (RFT) in terms of cost, user friendliness, and detectability. It will provide some guidelines for selecting probes and instruments and address specific examples of real-world applications…….. etc. You should attend whether you are a novice in NDT or an experienced NDT inspector and want to know more about how to make significant improvements in you inspection methods.”
Scan planning is an integral, yet somewhat neglected step in the everyday Phased Array (PA) inspection process. Success in proper scan planning leads to reliable results, higher productivity, and ensures repeatability but can often be difficult due to the varying nature of the PA technique and its application. This course offers a chance for attendees to learn advanced scan planning concepts, implementation of different PA inspections, and achieve a better overall understanding of the benefits and limitations of Phased Array. Recommended for those with experience or knowledge in PA and those wanting to learn more about this ever-growing technology.
Olympus introduces the new Dual Linear Array™ probe for corrosion inspection that provides advantages over conventional UT transducers used with flaw detectors. This phased array solution improves productivity through features such as larger beam coverage, faster scan speed, and C-scan imaging with increased data-point density. The pitch-catch technique improves near surface resolution and pit detection in corrosion survey applications improving probability of detection of critical wall thinning. This webinar will provide an overview of the basic OmniScan setup, inspection, and live analysis and reporting of corrosion on piping using OmniPC.
This Webinar is an introduction and overview to the fastener hole inspection solution in aerospace applications using the NORTEC 600 eddy current flaw detector.
Understanding probe optimization and beam limits is essential for confident repeatable inspection results. Using the OmniScan MX2 and SX instruments, this webinar will include live demonstration of Olympus New Weld Series Probes and Olympus DMA (Dual matrix array) Probes for best practice OmniScan setup and beam characteristic measurements to ASTM 2491.
MXU 4.4 software adds the ability to create setups for long seam weld inspection directly on the OmniScan® flaw detector. This type of inspection is made possible by an improved Parts & Weld Wizard and focal law calculator in the instrument. To visualize defects in a curved part, the R-scan will show the corrected position in the part according to the signal in the gate.
Creating compound scans onboard your instrument using MXU 4.4 software makes it simple to set up the scan without having to use a PC. A compound scan can reduce the number of acquisition scans per day by a factor of two or more compared the equivalent coverage using a sectorial scan.
Friction stir welding (FSW) is a method using frictional heat created by a rotating tool to join two parts. When errors occur, such as excessive or insufficient heating, the FSW process can introduce various flaws at different locations in the weld. Olympus has developed a fully automated solution to inspect friction stir welds in fuel tanks fabricated for the aerospace industry. See how this phased array (PA) inspection system provides complete inspection coverage of friction stir welds in large tanks, reliably and efficiently.