Olympus’ Tube End Inspection System (TEIS) offers a solution to conventional tube-manufacturing inspection systems that leave substantial untested lengths at both ends of the pipe. The TEIS provides high-quality phased array (PA) inspection on the untested ends of seamless and welded pipes of various diameters and wall thicknesses (WT), with a detection performance equal to that of our Rotating Tube Inspection System (RTIS). A conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) option is also available.
Turnkey Tube-End Inspection Solution
Key advantages of the TEIS include:
Accommodates pipe diameters from 60.3 mm (2.37 in.) to 508 mm (20 in.) OD, as well as larger diameter ranges upon request
Fully automated operation, including calibration and calibration check, reducing the dependency on operator skill
Detects typical flaws, such as:
Longitudinal and transverse cracks
Through-drilled holes (TDHs)
Lamination defects
Provides the same inspection quality, reliability, and traceability as our full-body RTIS inspection, including the same software and similar setups
A mode is available that enables one operator to supervise the inspection of both ends simultaneously
Top turn signal can also be used for 2D mapping views
Filtration is built into the system for a small footprint
The EOT algorithm can be applied for PA inspection to detect transverse defects up to 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the edge
Flexible Configuration, Easy Integration
The TEIS’ integrated calibration station and water circulation system keep the footprint small, enabling manufacturers to easily install the TEIS in any production line. Built to comply with international standards governing pipe manufacturing inspection requirements, this solution can be adapted to meet the varying needs of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) manufacturers.
Software and Acquisition Unit
Phased Array Acquisition Unit
The QuickScan™ PA 32:256 module meets IP55 standards and is designed to easily integrate into industrial environments.
Easy Setup
QuickView™ software makes it easy to setup the system and acquire and manage data.
The software’s wizard makes it simple to create setups for each part size. The inspection configuration and calibration parameters for each pipe diameter are saved and easily retrievable.
Quickly access predefined inspection setups
Software wizard makes it simple to create new setups
Restrict access to certain users to help minimize operator errors
Calibration and inspection info are stored for traceability
Acquisition files are created for every inspected tube, and these data can be stored locally or remotely
Custom reporting and advanced process control tools
High-Performance Detection with Clear Results
When the inspection is complete, the results are merged and displayed to clearly differentiate between accepted and rejected tubes. Detect transverse defects up to 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the edge, using the optional EOT algorithm (for PA configurations).
Easy-to-interpret inspection results with real-time strip chart displays
Quickly reconfigure when changing pipe sizes
Detailed alarms and data reporting
Supervisor software that merges and archives data in one common database and centralizes results and displays on a single workstation
Easily interfaces with two production line systems
Specification
Standard Product Range
Diameter
60.3 mm to 508 mm OD (2.37 in. to 20 in. OD)
Wall Thickness
4 mm to 50.8 m (0.157 in to 2 in.)
Speed
Conventional UT: 4 mm/s to 60 mm/s Phased array: 10 mm/s to 120 mm/s
Coverage
100% coverage with untested length starting at 5 mm
EOT inspection length can be configured according to requirements
Data Presentation
Real-Time Inspection Results
C-scan, A-scan, B-scan, strip charts, and alarms
Inspection Modes
Typical Inspection Modes
Longitudinal, transverse, and lamination defects
Detection Capabilities for Typical Reference Defects
Repeatability
L, T notches: <2.5 dB, TDH 3.2 mm (0.13 in.) and TDH 1.6 mm (0.06 in.): <3 dbB, FBH 6.35 mm (0.25 in.): <4 dB
Standards
ISO and API
Reporting and Data Storage
Report Types
Inspection, calibration, and calibration-check user-configurable reports
