Non-Destructive Examination Services

Trident Pipeline Integrity (TPI) utilizes Olympus NDT for all of our  PAUT in this very competitive industry. Phased array instruments generate an accurate, detailed cross-sectional picture of internal structures at fast inspection speeds. Phased array technology uses multiple ultrasonic elements and electronic time delays to create beams that can be focused electronically, resulting in fast inspections full data storage and multiple angle inspections. The PAUT technique produces results that can be reproduced from technician to technician. 

Phased array applications include manual, manual encoded as well as automated encoded weld and pipe scanning. Encoded scans offer extremely accurate sizing of weld flaws along with cross sectional and planar views of the entire scan area. 

Automated (MapRover) corrosion mapping utilizes 64 transducer elements, versus conventional corrosion mapping systems which typically have only one. This provides the accuracy of PAUT with acquisition speeds 5 times faster than most conventional system.

The Creaform handy scanner offers the fastest solution on the market for data acquisition and with help from the Pipecheck offered with the scanning system, we can also boast the fastest analysis and report turn arounds. The Creaform scanner covers the accuracy, simplicity, portability and, traceability that clients demand in a competitive market. 

Pipecheck has corrosion software that is ASME B31, B31G, B31G Modified, and Effective Area Method  to evaluate a pipelines fitness for service in a fast and reliable way. Here are the key features offered with the Corrosion software. 

• Interaction rules automatically applied
• Burst pressure calculations (ASME B31G, B31G Modified and Effective Area methods)
• Worst-case-profile and customizable grid resolution for all features
• Feature dimensions (length and width) and maximum depth extracted for all features
• Snipping tool for additional reporting information
• Assessment performed on internal and external surface of the pipeline or on the true wall thickness
• 3D and 2D colormap with river-bottom path overlay.
• 2D profile section in both axial and circumferential direction
• Quick, on-the-fly depth analysis: simply hover the mouse over each point to obtain local material loss.

Pipecheck Mechanical damage software analyzes mechanical damage, such as dents, gouges and, other localized surface deformations. Here are the key features offered with the mechanical damage software. 

Depth-Based Assessment Type

• Automatic maximum depth measurement using straight edge technique in both directions
• 3D and 2D depth colormaps
• Automatic 3D cross-section creation
• Depths over diameter ratio
• Snipping tool for additional reporting information
• Depths extracted from Creaform's virtual pit gauge tool
• Maximum diameter found at 90 degrees of the dent

Strain-Based Assessment Type

• Automatic maximum strain detection
• 3D and 2D strain colormap (all strain components)
• Results for decomposed values: circumferential bending, longitudinal bending, longitudinal extensional, effective strain on inside and outside surface of the pipe as well as maximum effective strain value.