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The Olympus HydroFORM
phased array corrosion system

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designed for use with the OmniScan

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provides high resolution
thickness C-scan mapping

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to include thickness readings
flaw detection,

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sizing, and characterization

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of in-service piping,
tanks, and vessels.

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The HydroFORM utilizes a
water-column concept

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with A-scan surface synchronization

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for optimized coupling that eliminates
the need for hard wedges

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and allows high production
corrosion mapping

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without the need for
motorized scanners

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or complex computer based software.

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Features of the HydroFORM include:

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an integrated encoder

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a 7.5MHz 64 element phased array probe

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for up to 60mm coverage.

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A water column and
bubble management system

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with consumable gaskets.

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A delay line adapter to increase
the water column height

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for thickness up to 125mm
in carbon steel

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without wedge echo interference.

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Radius adjustment and self-leveling

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for adaptation to pipe diameters
down to 4 inches in diameter.

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Scanner holes for adaptation

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to manual or motorized
2 axis scanners.

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The HydroFORM is supported
by standard software

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using either the OmniScan MX2
or SX instruments

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and setup files are created
using the wizards

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or recalled from the SD memory card.

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A 64 element probe
utilizing a small aperture

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results in multiple
zero degree A-scans

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being generated electronically
across the probe

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for which the beam size, angle,
and focus is programmable.

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HydroFORM One Line Scans

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The HydroFORM used alone
without a scanner

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allows one line scans or
raster scans with a clicker

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or by presetting the index axis
for each new line.

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Data is acquired

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and the C-scan is populated
up to the maximum speed

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displayed in the OmniScan header.

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Use of two optional
curved gasket plates

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allows acquisitions on the
longitudinal axis of a pipe

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from 12-20 inch diameter

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and requires a focal law import

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for the phased array configuration.

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Above 20 inches
the flat gasket is used.

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The HydroFORM water is supplied

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by either an electric
or manual water pump.

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Prior to selecting
the start inspection button,

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bubbles are cleared
from the water chamber.

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HydroFORM with Chain Scanner

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The chain scanner supports
both multi probe angle beam

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weld inspection and
corrosion inspection

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with the HydroFORM.

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The 2 axis chain scanner
allows production

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corrosion C-scan acquisition

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without motors or motion controllers.

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Features of the chain scanner include:

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A raster arm for coverage
of up to 300mm

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or 5 strokes before the scanner
is moved to next position.

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A scan axis encoder on the main module

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and an index encoder
on the raster arm.

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Compatibility for pipe diameters
between 4-38 inches

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using configurable links.

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Compatibility with austenitic

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or nonmagnetic materials.

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Main module ergonomic design

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for scanner manipulation
and cable management.

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Data is acquired by
manipulating the scanner

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around the circumference of the pipe

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for smooth C-scan acquisition.

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Upon completion of each revolution

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the HydroFORM is moved to the
next line scan or “Stroke”

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by turning the crank arm

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while observing the encoder
position and moving

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around the pipe again until
the C-scan area is complete.

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HydroFORM MapSCANNER

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A new manual corrosion scanner

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dedicated for the HydroFORM

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allows up to 580mm coverage

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and provides more stability

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allowing the Hydroform to
pass under the chain scanner

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in the middle as opposed
to on the side.

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Features include compatibility

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with links you already have,

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or as a stand-alone scanner
with magnetic wheels

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and a second pass-through
frame arch mounted in tandem.

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Integrated encoders for
the scan and index axis,

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A Scanner brake,

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and a spring loaded
probe holder system

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with a carriage for the
Hydroform water box.

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A Fast and adjustable indexing system

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is used to match the probe aperture

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with adjustable index keys.

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HydroFORM MapROVER

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Use of the HydroFORM system

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with a motorized two axis scanner

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allows faster production rates

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and more precision scanning
with coverage up to 600mm.

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Phased Array provides
a data acquisition

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rate increase of over 50:1

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as compared to single A-scan

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conventional UT raster scanning.

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Features include a simple touchscreen

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remote controller allowing easy setup

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eliminating the need for a laptop

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or complicated motion controllers.

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Scanner modes for jog, one line scan,

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or two axis raster.

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Emergency stop buttons on the
power supply and the scanner.

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A removable scanner steering arm
for large components.

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A cable management system
designed to safely disconnect

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when obstructed.

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A configurable umbilical
with quick disconnect.

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And a magnetic rubber mat for
safe scanner removal from pipe.

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For slower production rates,

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a low cost corrosion mapping system

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using the same motorized scanner

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is available in the OmniScan SX UT.

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The OmniScan SX UT
is a conventional UT instrument only

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and does not support phased array.

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Offline analysis is performed with the
same user interface

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using the OmniScan instrument

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or on a computer using OmniPC.

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The C-scan color palette

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is optimized for
maximum color contrast

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for the thickness range.

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Pre-configured data layouts
are available

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for side, end, and top views.

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Readings are available
for individual data points

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or relative to a zone box

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created with the cursors
on the C-scan.

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The HydroFORM corrosion mapping system

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is one more application
that expands the range

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of what is possible with an OmniScan

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and makes high resolution,

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high production phased array
corrosion mapping possible

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with a minimal amount of
training and experience.

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For more information on
the HydroFORM and OmniScan

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contact your local
Olympus representative

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or visit us online at
www.olympus-ims.com.