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SONOPEC

A cost effective solution for corrosion detection and monitoring of insulated components

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Friday, April 2, 2021 - 14:01

SONOPEC is designed to avoid leaking assets, caused by the hidden phenomenon corrosion under insulation (CUI), collapsing sphere legs and breaking down offshore risers and conductors.

SONOPEC is a tool designed for the detection of corrosion under insulation, coating, bitumen, concrete fire proofing, marine growth etc. It can be used manually operated and it can be mounted on remote under water operating vehicles (ROVs).

Pro/con

No loss of production because of leaking assets

Reduced costs, as no insulation removal is required

Reduced unexpected shutdown

Highly sensitive for detection of flow accelerated corrosion in power plants

Tool available for purchasing by 3rd parties

Electrical tracing needs to be switched off

Specification

Accuracy + / - 5%

ATEX certified No

Capabilities Remaining wall thickness measurement, lift off measurement, automated reporting. 3D data presentation, Encoded measurement X/Y, dynamic mode scanning.

Certifications / licences Training courses for tool and application are available at TÜV Rheinland Sonovation.

Compliance ISO/DIS 20669 Non-destructive testing – Pulsed Eddy current testing of ferromagnetic material components.

Inspection 2-70mm wall thickness, 200mm lift off, pipe diameter >2”, measuring through aluminum, stainless steel and galvanized sheeting.

In-service inspection possible Yes

Repeatability 98% (i.e. measurement deviation +/-2% to reference value).

Temperature Temperature up to 500 C° (932F).