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Case Study

Corrosion Scanning with Handheld DM Array Probe

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Inspection of internal corrosion and erosive wall loss



In this article:
  • Handheld DM Array Probe Revolutionizes Corrosion Scanning: Waygate Technologies introduced a handheld DM Array Probe to replace traditional point-by-point ultrasonic inspections, enabling full-area corrosion mapping for more accurate asset evaluation
  • 100% Area Coverage for Critical Assets: The solution allows complete scanning of suspect areas on piping, storage tanks, and other infrastructure, identifying true minimum wall thickness and detecting random pitting or erosion
  • Enhanced Visualization and Data Accuracy: The probe delivers high-resolution imaging and real-time visual confirmation of wall loss, improving inspection reliability and decision-making
  • Improved Efficiency Over Legacy Methods: Compared to grid-based point measurements, the handheld array significantly reduces inspection time while increasing the probability of flaw detection
  • Ideal for Internal Corrosion and Erosive Wear: Designed for industrial environments, the system supports proactive maintenance strategies by providing detailed, actionable insights into asset integrity


• Mentor UT Phased Array Flaw Detector - P/N 100N3883 • DM Acoustic Module (5 MHZ x 1.5 mm) - P/N DMARRAY_MOD1 • Probe Cable (3 m; Side Exit) - P/N DMCABLE_3M_RT

Customer Need

Historically, ultrasonic corrosion surveys have been conducted with point measurement probes taking a grid of points over a given area. Unfortunately, this method provides an incomplete picture which makes it likely that the true minimum of a given inspection area is never detected.

Application

Inspection of assets subject to internal corrosion and erosive wall loss such as piping, storage tanks, and other critical assets; requiring visual display and confirmation of remaining wall thickness.

Customer Solution

By using Waygate Technologies's handheld DM Array Probe, the suspect area can be 100% scanned to locate the true minimum thicknesses--as well as any random pitting or damage that may exist. This provides a much more accurate assessment.



Product Features
Features and Benefits

• Customizable Palm Scanner App on the Mentor UT provides a guided workflow to standardize and reduce time for calibration and set-up of inspection
• Touch screen operation for fast and easy interrogation
of suspect areas
• DM Array probe optimized for pitting corrosion detection
- Modular probe design for cost effective replacement

Equipment Used

• Mentor UT Phased Array Flaw Detector - P/N 100N3883
• DM Acoustic Module (5 MHZ x 1.5 mm) - P/N DMARRAY_MOD1
• Probe Cable (3 m; Side Exit) - P/N DMCABLE_3M_RT


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