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 of technology. Change is not something we should fear, rather…
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 pipelines. For large-diameter pipelines, battery-powered crawler systems are used, containing…
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 integrity. In addition to the existing suite of tethered crawler…
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 are looking for more advanced inspection technologies that can offer…
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 Array, consisting of an ultrasonic method which is used in…
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 faster inspection of complex on-plot piping. Applus+ provides remote visual inspections and non-destructive…
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 gas from their respective gathering systems to facilities where they…
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 damage, pitting, ash and soot-blower erosion, graphitisation, under-deposit corrosion, thermal fatigue…
Utility Mapping for Risk Reduction in Oil and Gas
The importance of utility mapping cannot be overstated in the Oil and Gas industry. Time critical operations can be delayed during times of emergency if subsurface asset locations are unknown. Maintenance schedules of…
Facility integrity assessments can fuel gains in the oil and gas sector
Oil and gas companies face complex, often hazardous work environments that they must manage with incredible care. Any undesirable event in this industry often leads to a high consequence scenario,…
