Mining, nuclear, Oil & Gas
R&D Projects
Our Expertise
PIPESCAN
2004-2006
Development of inspection systems for the inspection of metal pipelines buried underground, in concrete in water or covered with coatings.
POLYTEST
2016-2019
Ultrasonic Phased Array Non-Destructive Testing and in-service inspection system for high integrity polyethylene pipe welds with automated analysis software.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 IA Innovation action under Grant Agreement No 701194.
http://www.polytestsystem.com/
TANK-INSPECT
2004-2006
Condition monitoring of large oil and chemical storage tanks using ultrasonic guided wave tomography without the need to empty and clean the tanks.
RIMINI
2005-2007
Development of new and novel low cost robot inspection methods for in-service inspection of nuclear installation.
SAFE-RAY
2005-2007
Development of digital radiography techniques, sensors and systems to replace film radiography for defect detection in safety critical welds and castings.
ULTRACLEANPIPE
2010-2012
Ultrasonic detection and removal of fouling inside industrial and domestic pipes.
HOTSCAN
2011-2013
Long range ultrasonic system for continuous in service inspection and structural health monitoring of high temperature superheated steam pipes in power generation plant with 100% coverage.
HOTPHASEDARRAY
2014-2015
High Temperature Pipe Structural Health Monitoring System utilising Phased Array probes on TOFD configuration.