Pipeline girth welds are critical junctures in pipeline systems, where even minor defects introduced during welding can compromise the entire structure’s integrity. WeldXprt™ by Eddyfi Technologies is an advanced Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) solution that is set to come out early 2025. It sets a new benchmark for the rapid inspection of pipeline girth welds at the point of installation. Engineered specifically for both onshore and offshore projects, WeldXprt delivers faster, more precise inspections and ensures complete reliability at every weld.
Details
Coupled with the powerful Emerald instrument, WeldXprt supports acquisition using multiple methods including Zonal Discrimination Technique, Conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Time-of-Flight-Diffraction (TOFD), Phased Array UT (PAUT), Full Matrix Capture (FMC) with Total Focusing Method (TFM), and Plane Wave Imaging (PWI) combined with TFM. Its automated calibration routines, real-time data analysis, and user-friendly interface streamline the inspection process, reducing setup times and improving production rates. Operators can rely on WeldXprt to meet the most stringent industry standards while minimizing rejection rates and ensuring long-term pipeline integrity.
For those focused on achieving superior weld integrity, WeldXprt offers the next generation of inspection technology—bringing enhanced efficiency and performance to every pipeline project.
Automated Ultrasonic Testing for Pipe Girth Weld Inspection
Automated ultrasonic testing has emerged as the preferred method for pipeline weld inspection worldwide, gradually superseding traditional radiography. Radiography, with its inherent limitations such as poor planar defect detection, absence of vertical sizing capability, safety concerns, and environmental issues, has paved the way for the adoption of AUT. The advantages of AUT are manifold:
- Elimination of radiation hazard, chemicals, and licensing requirements.
- Remarkably short inspection cycle time, ideal for high production rates.
- Enhanced detection and sizing accuracy, resulting in a reduced rejection rate.
- Real-time analysis facilitated by leading-edge inspection instruments.
- Storage of data and inspection reports in electronic formats for efficient record-keeping.
- Improved control over the welding process, contributing to a decreased rejection rate.
A Dedicated Software Solution
WeldXprt is based on the robust and field-proven UltraVision® data acquisition and analysis software. Featuring a dedicated and streamlined user interface for Pipeline Girth Weld (PGW) examination, it is highly responsive. The workflow has been optimized for this specialized use case, ensuring the highest productivity during inspection campaigns. It features a comprehensive and cutting-edge software suite supporting users every step of the way from design of the inspection technique through to equipment setup, data acquisition, analysis, and reporting. The software has been designed to offer a powerful, flexible, and scalable solution for pipeline weld examination. The platform supports multiple techniques, which may be carried out independently or simultaneously in multi-channel set up, acquiring all relevant data in a single pass of the weld:
- Zonal Discrimination Technique
- Phased Array
- Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)
- Conventional UT
- Live FMC-TFM
- Live PWI-TFM
- RAW FMC or PWI data saving
Calibration Block Designer
- Built-in calibration block design
- Automatic or manual reflector creation
- Fine adjustment with live update
- Export mechanical drawing for fabrication
- Reflectors pull through directly into zonal builder and calibration routine
Auto Zonal Configuration
- Automatic or manual Zonal Builder for quick beam solving.
- Zonal builder table for instant parameter adjustment.
- Configurable strip chart display.
Beam Simulation
- Simulation for self-tandem and pulse echo modes
- Acoustic Field Simulation for TFM channels
- Automatic ideal aperture calculation
- Verify effective beam parameters
Auto Calibration
- Calibration routine with a single click
- Automatic reflector verification
- Red and Green status for Go/No-Go
- Calibration files saved with weld inspection data
- Assisted 'tap-in, tap-out' routine
Calibration Adjustment
- Highlighted out-of-tolerance reflectors
- Automatic gain and delay correction calculation
- 'Apply Correction' buttons for channel adjustment
- Over trace calculation and verification
- Signal updates in real time with parameter adjustment
Rule-Based Assisted Analysis
- Set rules for indication detection based on criteria
- Assisted application of codes with acceptance or rejection options
- Analyst verification
- Unique detection criteria for each rule
- Indication classification
- Automatic indication boxing and measurement
- Interaction and accumulation
- Weld status Accept/Reject highlighted and stored
Reporting and 3D Views
- Generate customizable weld reports with a single click
- 3D views of weld and volumetric UT data
- Significant time savings in analysis and reporting
Instrument Platform: Best In Class Electronics
Emerald
- 64/128PR + 2UT high performance phased array system
- FMC & PWI data acquisition with latest TFM processing and imaging
- High speed multi-channel configurations
- Industry leading signal quality and power
- Seamlessly integrated with WeldXprt & UltraVision 3 platforms
Revolutionize Your Pipeline Inspections. Protect Your Investments.
Unlock the full potential of your pipeline operations with Eddyfi Technologies' pipe girth weld solution. Experience the speed, precision, and confidence that come with using the most advanced inspection technology on the market. Ensure the safety and reliability of every weld, every time.
Don't settle for less—take the next step in securing your pipeline integrity.
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