News
17/02/2015 Ultrasonic inspection technology keeps pipeline clear
Sediment blockages in pipelines can disrupt cleaning operations. In 2013, a pipeline company discovered that a section of pipeline in Minnesota had been blocked by excessive sediment build-up. Enough sludge had gathered to completely block the progress of the pigging tool. The company considered using X-ray technology to remove the blockage, but realised that this would not provide all the information it needed and would not allow timeline goals to be met. After considering other available technologies, it decided to use SGS PfiNDE’s ultrasonic inspection technology to solve the problem.
16/02/2015 BINDT table-top exhibition
The BINDT Table-Top Exhibition was held at the Thistle Altens Hotel, Aberdeen, from 26-27 November 2014.
TRAC welcomed the opportunity of sponsoring the exhibition. The company had a significant presence, with its capabilities clearly visible to all, as it stood alongside BINDT during this two-day event.
13/02/2015 AeroCheck+ enhanced with new features
September 2014 saw the official launch of the AeroCheck+ eddy current flaw detector from ETher NDE and since then even more tools to enhance the user experience have been added to offer the operator increased capabilities and ease-of-use along with excellent eddy current performance.
12/02/2015 Emergency source containers: what do the regulations say?
Mark Brooks of Gilligan Engineering takes a look at a few of the issues relating to the Ionising Radiation Regulations regarding emergency equipment, in particular emergency containers, including the clarity of the regulations, equipment types, transportation and best practice…
11/02/2015 Why should a small business engage with the NDT apprenticeship schemes?
The British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) is currently working towards developing two apprenticeship schemes for non-destructive testing (NDT) under the government’s new Phase 3 Trailblazer Apprenticeships programme, which will give employers across the NDT industry and beyond an exciting opportunity to shape the future of training and employment in the NDT industry.
10/02/2015 Advanced technology hired for challenging inspection work
The inspection of austenitic stainless steel welds presents a higher level of difficulty in comparison with other welds because of the large grain structure, which for ultrasonic testing can cause beam skewing, splitting and attenuation. So, when James Fisher NDT (JF NDT) was awarded a contract to develop and implement an inspection procedure for austenitic stainless steel welds, the company contacted Neil Harrap, NDT Market Manager for Ashtead Technology, to discuss potential instrumentation configuration. As a result, an OmniScan® MX2 was hired for a period of six months with a set of specialist probes.
09/02/2015 HMS A7 monitored using Cygnus underwater thickness gauge
A team of divers from the A7 Project purchased a Cygnus DIVE underwater ultrasonic thickness gauge so that they could measure the metal thickness of the HMS A7 submarine to determine its current condition and to monitor its deterioration over time.
06/02/2015 Third-generation ASNT NDT Level 3 for Lavender International
With the successful awarding of an ASNT NDT Level 3 Magnetic Particle Testing examination to Paul Lavender in November 2014, this completes what may just be a unique third generation of ASNT NDT Level 3s.
05/02/2015 HSI-Lateral Wave adds key management and expands operations
Specialised NDT company HSI-Lateral Wave has announced the appointment of two senior managers to key positions in the company.
04/02/2015 IRISNDT Limited hosts successful Open Day
IRISNDT Limited recently celebrated the official opening of its new main office and test facilities in Immingham. The 36,000 ft2 (3345 m2) building complex houses X-radiography bays, heat treatment ovens, machine shop and mechanical testing laboratory. The largest of the radiography bays is 14 m in length. This, complemented with a 10 t crane (to be upgraded to 15) and 14 m heat treatment oven, makes it the largest facility of its kind in the region.
03/02/2015 Meeting demand for engineering skills will generate £27 bn a year for UK economy
Filling the demand for new engineering jobs will generate an additional £27 billion per year for the UK economy from 2022, the equivalent of building 1,800 schools or 110 hospitals, according to new research published in ‘Engineering UK 2015: The State of Engineering’. To meet projected employer demand, the number of engineering apprentices and graduates entering the industry will need to double.
