MONPAC
Acoustic Emission (AE) technology package for evaluating the structural integrity of metallic pressure equipment
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April 11 2024
MONPAC™ utilises proprietary multichannel AE systems and sensors that detect the high-frequency signals resulting from active defects. The systems have sufficient speed and resolution to ensure real-time, on-screen display of all activity and indications. It provides a severity grading for defects along with recommendations for further action. Sources of interest can be located on the equipment.
Pros & Limitations
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Rapid inspection (e.g. a 15m sphere is tested in approximately 3 days)
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Global monitoring (100% inspection, including welds, repairs etc.)
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Supports Non-intrusive Inspection (NII) strategies, as per DNV-RP-G103
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Aids pre-turnaround inspection and maintenance planning
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In-service continuous monitoring can be applied to critical assets, as per API 579
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Meets the requirements of ASME-V article 12, EN 15495, EN 14584 and AFIAP
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Guiding local NDT where it is needed
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Reduction in downtime resulting from improved information about plant condition
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Reduction in inspection costs
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The method does not identify manufacturing defects
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It does not give information on defect size but grades the activity and gives recommendations for the extent of any follow-up inspection
Specification
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Application
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Pressure Vessels.
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Areas of Application
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In-service pressurisation (with working fluid or inert gas) | Requalification hydrotest of used pressure equipment | First hydrotest of new pressure equipment.
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Monitoring
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Global monitoring (100% inspection, including welds, repairs etc.).
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ATEX certified
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Non applicable, working with low voltage equipment
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Capabilities
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Overstress, Manufacturing defects (e.g. weld defects), In-service defects (e.g. cracks), Corrosion, including CUI, Environmentally assisted cracking (e.g. chloride-induced SCC).
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Compliance
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Meets the requirements of ASME-V article 12, EN 15495, EN 14584 and AFIAP.
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Mature / Proven
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