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3D Modeling & BIM Using Laser Scanning
If you caught our last blog post here on storage tank inspections using laser scanning technology, you may have wondered about some of our other services.…
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Pulsed Eddy Current for corrosion
A break-through 2-year study in 2002 on the direct costs associated with metallic corrosion in nearly every U.S. industry sector initiated by NACE…
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CiBot carburization measurements: The process that allows non-destructive inspection on radiant coils in the furnaces
Carburization is the formation of metal carbides in a material as a result of exposure to a carbon containing atmosphere.…
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Geo-hazard Monitoring of Pipelines using Strain Gauges
Introduction Pipelines are sometimes subjected to various geo-hazards such as long wall mining subsidence and slope movement. A commonly practiced…
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Radiography Inspection Method through CR
If there is one thing in life we can always be certain of, it is change and the constant evolution…
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Developments in digital radiographic inspection
In many cases a conventional radiographic inspection technique is used to control welding quality during the construction of cross-country…
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The Applus+ RTD DTI Trekscan, a new addition to the suite of tools for inspection of Difficult To Inspect pipelines
The RTD DTI Trekscan is designed to inspect pipelines which are difficult to inspect (DTI), saving cost and improving pipeline…
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Material evaluation using Infrared “Active” Thermography
As further scientific advancements are made to the composition of the materials that are used to manufacture various components in the aerospace world, manufacturers…
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Single sided Phased Array: Developments in weld ultrasonic inspection
This is an ultrasonic method which allows a volumetric welding test from one side of the weld. Applus+ is testing single sided Phased…
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Applus+ PU12 remote inspection tool combines expertise with design thinking for a complete transformation of the client experience in oil & gas
Combining inspection expertise, technology and the principles of design thinking, we customised the PU12, a remote inspection tool for safer, cheaper and…
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Pipeline Repair: Considerations for Determining the Most Appropriate Method
Hazardous liquid and natural gas pipelines have been used for decades to transport crude oil, refined petroleum products, and natural…
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Innovation: the key to effective boiler inspection
Boilers suffer from many forms of degradation while in service. Water wall tubes can incur a range of issues, from hydrogen…