HTHA Inspections
Full Integrity approach for your pressure equipment for High Temperature Hydrogen Attack damage
Page last modified
April 11 2024
SonoInspec together with her specialised partners can deliver a full integrity approach for your pressure equipment which is susceptible to HTHA damage. Inspection scope can be determined based on susceptibility levels as a result from design and operational review of the equipment in combination with fracture mechanic analysis. SonoInspec NDT inspections will be executed as per API941. Replica's can be taken and analysed by our highly specialised metalurgical partner.
Pros & Limitations
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Total integrity approach available
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Experienced operators
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Globally available
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Latest NDT equipment available (Incl. realtime TFM)
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HTHA damage progress predictions not possible
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Inspection can only be executed at ambient temperature
Specification
| Title | Description |
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| Theme/Discipline | PipelinesInspection |
| Core Tech | Instrumentation & Measurement |
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Temperature
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Inspection at ambient temperature (crack monitoring at high temp. possible)
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Standard
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Inspection as per API941
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NDT Techniques
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Backscatter&VTRM + TOFD + PA (incl. real time TFM) + replica
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Repeatability
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Accurate repeatability of inspection
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Implementation time
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Standardised approach based on susceptible levels
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Reviews (1)
Technology Readiness Level
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Development
Technology demonstration
Mature / Proven
