Applus RTD Group services

Eddy Current testing is used to detect discontinuities in assets, such as pipes and tubing, by subjecting them to a strong external magnetic field.

Highly accurate measurement of the depth profile of corroded areas on pipeline or pressure vessels with the aim of performing FFS analysis. Corroded areas on pressure equipment need to be repaired or assessed before further service can be considered. Current methods usually involve using tools like bridging bars, pit gauges and ultrasonic probes on a coarse manual grid. These methods are time consuming and sensitive to human error. In pipelines, where in-line inspection (ILI) runs may find hundreds of corroded areas, these methods may lead to lengthy and expensive projects that yield results inspiring less than the required level of confidence.