|
|
|
|
|
Tube and Pipe
Inspection Systems |
|
|
|
|
 |
|
Inline
Pipe
Inspection System |
|
|
Dapco's RTS-300
ultrasonic pipe inspection systems represent our fifth generation of
instrumentation. Systems can be positioned in or off line at the pipe
finishing area, depending on the customer's testing requirements. Each
pipe is automatically tested, classified, and properly marked based on the
test results to any of the API, DIN, or other standards. Testing is
accomplished at probe surface speeds of up to 600 ft/min and the basic pipe
inspection system can be easily adapted for most types of pipe inspection.
The operator monitors and controls the testing via a
keyboard or touch sensitive color screen. Each pipe is mapped on the screen in
real time, as it moves through the tester, indicating both thickness and flaw
exceptions. Further discrimination is made between internal and external
defects. At the end of the test a hard copy printout is generated for each
pipe tested and at the same time the results can be transmitted to a pipe
tracking central control computer. Test results can also be saved on the
system hard disk for archival.
Tube and Pipe
Inspection Systems Features
Patented 2-dimensional decision making process to minimize false alarms
Patented multiple array, multiple direction transducer wheel probes
Patented dual-sensitivity capability for simultaneous multi-level defect classifications
True to location color coded painting of indications on the pipe
Color graphics display unit with optional touch sensitive screen through which the
operator can control the test process
Automatic gain control and distance amplitude correction
Remote
pulser/receivers allow the electronics to be centrally located in a control room
up to 150 feet from the sensors
Continuous couplant check
Distance-based firing at intervals from 0.019 inches (0.5mm) gives a constant pulse
density in the product regardless of speed
Rapid conversions to different pipe sizes both in English and Metric units of measure
Patented pipe size job definition storage capability for immediate parameter setups in
both English and Metric units of measure
Flexible evaluation methods by paint marking, product sorting, real time on-screen
graphical display of test results and printed recordings of the test data
Variable number of multi-directional wheel probes for maximum throughput
No special water quality requirements with only small volumes needed
A direct network connection to a plant's central computer system is available
A standard Pentium personal computer is used for the operator control interface
System is fully software driven, allowing for customization to each customer's unique
requirements
Statistics are maintained for the number of pipes tested, accepted, rejected and defects
found by orientation
Built-in system self testing is provided in both an automatic and on-demand fashion for
system hardware verification
An optional analog strip-chart recorder output is available
Built-in support for multiple languages including English (default) and Spanish,
Italian, German with customer translations
|
|
|
|
- Top
of page -
|
|
|
|
|
Applications |
| DSAW
Large Diameter Pipe Inspection |
|
Provides 100% full body
inspection for thickness, laminations, and flaw detection, thus
eliminating the need to inspect the raw steel plates prior to being
used in the production of line pipe. The system's control computer
recognizes and masks out the welded region and concentrates the
inspection on the main body of the pipe.
|
|
More
Info
|
|
| ERW Pipe Weld Inspection |
|
Designed to operate both
in-line in the post welding area or as an off-line inspection
system. Available with a closed-loop eddy current weld
tracking device.
|
|
More
Info
|
|
| Oil Country Tubular Goods |
|
Designed to handle
threaded, upset, and plain end drilling and casing pipes.
|
|
More
Info
|
|
| Plain End
Casing |
| Designed for high speed testing of casing pipes with 5
directions of inspection. |
More
Info
|
|
| Wall Thickness Monitoring |
| Designed to operate in-line as a production control tool. As the tube moves linearly
through the test station, the system automatically calculates eccentricity and absolute
thickness. Calculates minimum, maximum, and average thickness readings along with the
standard deviation. |
More
Info
|
| |
| Clients
Worldwide |
Dapco
Industries' tube and pipe inspection systems have been installed at these
international plants:
Siderca, Argentina
Baoji Petroleum Steel Pipe, China
Chengdu Seamless Steel Tube, China
Jinxi Steel Tube Co., China
Tianjin Seamless Tube, China
PT Seamless, Indonesia
Dalmine S.P.A, Italy
Foroni, Italy
ILVA, Taranto, Italy
Bethlehem Steel, USA
ICO Inc., USA
Lonestar Steel, USA
U.S. Steel, USA
|
|
|
