Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)
Automated Ultrasonic testing (AUT) on welding in new construction pipelines worldwide
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April 11 2024
JES Pipelines specializes in the provision of Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) services on welding to the pipeline construction industry worldwide. Holding company JES Pipelines PTE Ltd is registered in Singapore. JES Pipelines builds its own AUT equipment and operates from its Operational Headquarters in Rayong, Thailand. The technology uses a combination of Phased Array Ultrasonics, TOFD and Pulse Echo in Zonal set up to inspects welds in new construction pipelines onshore and offshore.
Pros & Limitations
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AUT is fastest inspection technique
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AUT is environmentally the cleanest inspection technique
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AUT assists in bringing down weld repair percentage by giving immediate qualitative feedback to welders
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AUT ignores innocuous defects thus preventing needless repairs
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AUT allows the use of Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA), significantly lowering weld repair percentage
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AUT requires properly trained and certified operators
Specification
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Phased Array Ultrasonics
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Uses a combination of Phased Array Ultrasonics, TOFD Ultrasonics and Pulse Echo Ultrasonics for AUT
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AUT Applicability
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Onshore | Offshore
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Areas of Application
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Pipelines: Gas | Oil | Slurry | Water | Product
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Compliance
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Accreditation in ISO/IEC 17020:2012 Pressure Vessels and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Non-Destructive Testing
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Reviews
Technology Readiness Level
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[9/9]
Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
