Innovative digital inspection methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Stephen A Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Digital Twin ◽  
3D Space ◽  
Twin Models ◽  
Quality Programs ◽  
Non Destructive ◽  
Digital Record

The paper describes an innovative digital inspection methodology that combines 3D laser scanning, metrology and advanced non-destructive testing data that is merged in 3D space to provide a digital record of the condition and mechanical integrity of critical assets. This advanced inspection method supports condition-based maintenance programs and digital twin models to determine future equipment condition, work scope and inspection schedules, while maintaining a digital record throughout the equipment lifecycle. Testing of the methodology includes 3D scanning of drill platforms, baseline scanning of blowout preventers and sheaves, for quality purposes, and the use of augmented reality for viewing scans. Phased array testing has been conducted on sub-components such as slew ring bolting. Data are combined into digital reports that show 3D images of the equipment with precise dimensional data and identified inspection areas. Such reports can be combined with digital twin models to confirm integrity of the equipment for certificate of conformance and baseline data for future integrity comparisons as equipment ages. This innovative inspection methodology will set a new standard for how equipment data are captured, stored and represented. The process provides a range of benefits for OEMs, drilling contractors and operators alike, including digital quality programs to baseline new equipment condition and compare with design parameters, delivering condition and integrity assessments of critical equipment items in-situ or on deck, providing a consistent methodology for inspection and dimensional control of operational equipment items, and providing precise equipment data that can complement digital twin and real time monitoring programs.

scholarly journals Pipeline In-Line Inspection Method, Instrumentation and Data Management

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
pp. 3862
Author(s):  
Qiuping Ma ◽  
Guiyun Tian ◽  
Yanli Zeng ◽  
Rui Li ◽  
Huadong Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Metal Loss ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Pipeline Inspection ◽  
Inspection Systems ◽  
Non Destructive

Pipelines play an important role in the national/international transportation of natural gas, petroleum products, and other energy resources. Pipelines are set up in different environments and consequently suffer various damage challenges, such as environmental electrochemical reaction, welding defects, and external force damage, etc. Defects like metal loss, pitting, and cracks destroy the pipeline’s integrity and cause serious safety issues. This should be prevented before it occurs to ensure the safe operation of the pipeline. In recent years, different non-destructive testing (NDT) methods have been developed for in-line pipeline inspection. These are magnetic flux leakage (MFL) testing, ultrasonic testing (UT), electromagnetic acoustic technology (EMAT), eddy current testing (EC). Single modality or different kinds of integrated NDT system named Pipeline Inspection Gauge (PIG) or un-piggable robotic inspection systems have been developed. Moreover, data management in conjunction with historic data for condition-based pipeline maintenance becomes important as well. In this study, various inspection methods in association with non-destructive testing are investigated. The state of the art of PIGs, un-piggable robots, as well as instrumental applications, are systematically compared. Furthermore, data models and management are utilized for defect quantification, classification, failure prediction and maintenance. Finally, the challenges, problems, and development trends of pipeline inspection as well as data management are derived and discussed.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation and Experimental Study of Capacitive Imaging Technique as a Non-Destructive Testing Method

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farima Abdollahi Mamoudan ◽  
Sebastien Savard ◽  
Tobin Filleter ◽  
Clemente Ibarra-Castanedo ◽  
Xavier Maldague
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Surface Defects ◽  
Capacitive Sensor ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Fe Modelling ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Physical Experiments ◽  
Imaging Performance ◽  
Non Destructive

It was recently demonstrated that a co-planar capacitive sensor could be applied to the evaluation of materials without the disadvantages associated with the other techniques. This technique effectively detects changes in the dielectric properties of the materials due to, for instance, imperfections or variations in the internal structure, by moving a set of simple electrodes on the surface of the specimen. An AC voltage is applied to one or more electrodes and signals are detected by others. This is a promising inspection method for imaging the interior structure of the numerous materials, without the necessity to be in contact with the surface of the sample. In this paper, Finite Element (FE) modelling was employed to simulate the electric field distribution from a co-planar capacitive sensor and the way it interacts with a non-conducting sample. Physical experiments with a prototype capacitive sensor were also performed on a Plexiglas sample with sub-surface defects, to assess the imaging performance of the sensor. A good qualitative agreement was observed between the numerical simulation and experimental result.

scholarly journals ON THE PROBLEMS OF STUDYING FOREST BIOMASS QUALIMETRY IN EURASIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-24
Author(s):  
И.С. Цепордей ◽  
В.А. Усольцев
Keyword(s):  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Central Eurasia ◽  
Laser Sensing ◽  
Structural Indicators ◽  
Non Destructive

Нарастающие катастрофические сценарии последствий глобального потепления определяют актуальность оценки углероддепонирующей способности планетарной растительности. Поэтому исследование структуры и квалиметрии биомассы древесных и кустарниковых растений имеет важное значение. Проанализировано несколько методов неразрушающего контроля древесины, каждый из которых имеет свои ограничения, и представленный краткий их анализ может способствовать выбору вари- анта, наиболее пригодного для того или иного метода неразрушающего контроля. Дан анализ состояния проблемы квалиметрической оценки фитомассы деревьев как сырья в промышленном производстве, так и в селекционных программах. Показаны возможности квалиметрической оценки древесины путем лазерного зондирования. бортовое и наземное лазерное сканирование дает с высокой точностью характеристики структуры дерева и древостоя, которые связаны с плотностью древесины. Разработка картографических продуктов по географическим градиентам в сочетании с возможностями дистанционного зондирования локальных структурных показателей древостоев обеспечивает поддержку мелкомасштабного картографирования плотности древесины. Дана характеристика впервые составленной базы данных о квалиметрии биомассы лесообразующих пород центральной Евразии и показаны перспективы ее использования. The increasing catastrophic scenarios of the consequences of global warming determine the relevance of the assessment of the carbon-depositing ability of planetary vegetation. Therefore, the study of the structure and qualimetry of the biomass of woody and shrubby plants is important. Several methods of non- destructive testing of wood are analyzed, each of which has its own limitations, and the presented brief analysis of them can contribute to the choice of the option most suitable for a particular method of non-destructive testing. The analysis of the state of the problem of the qualimetric assessment of the tree phytomass as raw materials in industrial production and in breeding programs is given. The possibilities of qualimetric assessment of wood by laser sensing are shown. Airborne and ground-based laser scanning provides high-accuracy characteristics of the structure of the tree and the stand, which are related to the density of the wood. The development of cartographic products based on geographical gradients, combined with remote sensing capabilities of local structural indicators of stands, provides support for small-scale mapping of wood density. The characteristic of the first compiled database on the qualimetry of the biomass of forest-forming species of central Eurasia is given and the prospects for its use are shown.

scholarly journals Down-Sampling of Point Clouds for the Technical Diagnostics of Buildings and Structures

Geosciences ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Czesław Suchocki ◽  
Wioleta Błaszczak-Bąk
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Morphological Characteristics ◽  
Point Clouds ◽  
Technical Diagnostics ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Technical Assessment ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
Non Destructive

Terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is a non-destructive testing method for the technical assessment of existing structures. TLS has been successfully harnessed for monitoring technical surface conditions and morphological characteristics of historical buildings (e.g., the detection of cracks and cavities). TLS measurements with very high resolution should be taken to detect minor defects on the walls of buildings. High-resolution measurements are mostly needed in certain areas of interest, e.g., cracks and cavities. Therefore, reducing redundant information on flat areas without cracks and cavities is very important. In this case, automatic down-sampling of datasets according to the aforementioned criterion is required. This paper presents the use of the Optimum Dataset (OptD) method to optimize TLS dataset. A Leica ScanStation C10 time-of-flight scanner and a Z+F IMAGER 5016 phase-shift scanner were used during the research. The research was conducted on a specially prepared concrete sample and real object, i.e., a brick citadel located on the Kościuszko Mound in Cracow. The reduction of dataset by the OptD method and random method from TLS measurements were compared and discussed. The results prove that the large datasets from TLS diagnostic measurements of buildings and structures can be successfully optimized using the OptD method.

Infrared Thermography Non-Destructive Testing of Composite Materials

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 1307-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cui Qin Wu ◽  
Wei Ping Wang ◽  
Qi Gang Yuan ◽  
Yan Jun Li ◽  
Wei Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
Infrared Thermography ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Solid Rocket Motor ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Active Infrared Thermography ◽  
Non Destructive

To detect the delamination, disbond，inclusion defects of the glass fiber composite materials applied in the solid rocket motor, active infrared thermographic non-destructive testing(NDT) is researched. The samples including known defects are heated by pulsed high energy flash lamp. The surface temperature of the samples is monitored by infrared thermography camera. The results of the experiments show that the active infrared thermography technique is a fast and effective inspection method for detecting the defects of delamination, disbond，inclusion of the composites. The samples are also detected by underwater ultrasonic c-scans. The paper concludes that the active infrared thermography NDT is more suitable to rapidly detect the defect in large-area and the underwater ultrasonic c-scans is more suitable to quantitatively identify the defect in local-area.

Research on the Method for Drill Pipe Thread Inspection

2006 ◽  
Vol 321-323 ◽  
pp. 472-475
Author(s):  
Jin Feng Ding ◽  
Yi Hua Kang ◽  
Xin Jun Wu
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Laboratory Testing ◽  
Smooth Surface ◽  
Drill Pipe ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Drill Pipes ◽  
Thread Root ◽  
Non Destructive

Failure of the drill pipe thread is always a very serious problem which may result in serious accidents and rework during the drilling of oil wells. Rupture crack of the drill pipe thread may result in great economic and labour losses, so they need to be inspected periodically. As the drill pipe thread is not a smooth surface and is in the end area of drill pipes, it is very difficult to be inspected by traditional Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods. According to the experiment results and the requirement of the working conditions in the field, a local MFL inspection method, which is the most adaptive inspection method, is determined. Laboratory testing and field experience show that this inspection method can detect the crack as small as 0.6mm (depth) in the thread root and thus reduces the risks of drilling failure. This local MFL inspection method can inspect flaws of the drill pipe thread that occur in practice exactly and quickly, and it has very wide application perspectives.

Non-Destructive Testing of Building Objects Positioned in the Area of Coal Exploitation

2012 ◽  
Vol 518 ◽  
pp. 228-237
Author(s):  
Andrzej Staniek
Keyword(s):  
Modal Analysis ◽  
Laser Scanning ◽  
Element Model ◽  
The State ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Impact Excitation ◽  
Laser Vibrometer ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Non Destructive

In this paper the results of modal analysis of a four storey building are presented. To excite the investigated structure, impact excitation was applied in two different points located on pillars supporting the building. In order to extract dynamic parameters of the structure, experimental modal analysis was applied. The parameters of vibration resulting from this excitation were measured by a scanning laser vibrometer; additionally piezoelectric accelerometers were utilized. To compare the results and monitor the state of the building a finite element model (FE) was built. It seems that a reliable identification of the state of building structures using a laser scanning vibrometer is feasible and relevant from a practical point of view. To monitor local changes additional piezoelectric accelerometers should be used. Moreover, it is applicable for damage detection to refine theoretical and experimental modal models for each natural frequency and to calculate the stress distribution for each refined model. Consequently, the sum of these particular stresses conveys information for building engineers and enables comparison with their in situ observations. The analysed building is situated on the terrain of underground coal mine exploitation so the aim of the research is not only to observe the state of the building but also to analyse possible changes during the process of excavation and after it was completed.

scholarly journals Structural Evaluation of Corten Steel Ancillary Highway Structures

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wael Zatar ◽  
Hai Nguyen ◽  
Hien Nghiem
Keyword(s):  
Good Condition ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Non Destructive Testing ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Structural Evaluation ◽  
Interstate Highway System ◽  
Bridge Superstructure ◽  
Anchor Bolts ◽  
Non Destructive

This paper investigates an assessment method for Corten steel (CS) ancillary structures on the Charleston interstate highway system (I-64, I-77, and I-79). Nineteen CS bridge-mounted ancillary support (CS-BMAS) structures (i.e., ancillary structures are attached to bridge superstructure) were examined by non-destructive testing techniques. Ultrasonic testing (UT) was used to inspect key components of the ancillary sign structures (e.g., anchor bolts, connection brackets, etc.) while the other components were assessed by a conventional visual inspection method. The CS-BMAS structures were rated at both the overall and element levels (each ancillary structure includes more than ten elements/components such as foundations/concrete in the vicinity of connections, mounting plates, anchor bolts, vertical tubular members and their connections, truss members and connections). The element level ratings were based on the proposed rating criteria and score. The overall condition of each ancillary structure was then obtained by the normalized S/S<sub>max</sub> ratio (where S is the total score of each structure and S<sub>max</sub> is maximum possible total score). The results revealed that most of the CS-BMAS structures performed satisfactorily after more than four decades of service and exposure to harsh environmental conditions. Specifically, two ancillary sign structures (11%) were rated as good condition, 16 structures (84%) were rated as fair condition, and one structure (5%) was found to be in poor condition.

Complete Equipment Inspection Method Based on Risk Assessment and Nondestructive Testing

2013 ◽  
Vol 330 ◽  
pp. 242-249
Author(s):  
Hui Huang ◽  
Ding Yue Chen ◽  
Guo Jun Mao ◽  
Hui Chen
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Magnetic Surface ◽  
Destructive Testing ◽  
High Detection Rate ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Detection Technology ◽  
Testing Technology ◽  
Comprehensive Test ◽  
Assessment Requirements ◽  
Non Destructive

Three propylene spherical tanks which have both the same manufacturing parameters and conditions have been assessed based on risk assessment and non-destructive testing technology. One of the spherical tanks is stopped for comprehensive inspection, and the result of inspection verifies the reliability of risk assessment, which is applied to other two unopened propylene spherical tanks. Meanwhile, in order to make overall inspection level meet the requirements of the risk assessment and so reduce spherical tanks assessing risk, ultrasonic diffraction detection (TOFD) with high detection rate and fluorescent magnetic surface detection technology are adopted to ensure comprehensive test meeting the risk assessment requirements, which can also provide significant guidance for future complete equipment inspection.

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