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    The document discusses pulsed eddy current (PEC) inspection, a non-contact technique for detecting corrosion in carbon and low alloy steels. PEC uses magnetic pulses to induce eddy currents in components and detects the secondary magnetic field to generate average thickness values and map corrosion. It can inspect through coatings and insulation. The technique is suitable for general wall loss detection and corrosion under insulation inspection in applications like pipes, vessels, and storage tanks.

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    The document discusses pulsed eddy current (PEC) inspection, a non-contact technique for detecting corrosion in carbon and low alloy steels. PEC uses magnetic pulses to induce eddy currents in components and detects the secondary magnetic field to generate average thickness values and map corrosion. It can inspect through coatings and insulation. The technique is suitable for general wall loss detection and corrosion under insulation inspection in applications like pipes, vessels, and storage tanks.

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    The document discusses pulsed eddy current (PEC) inspection, a non-contact technique for detecting corrosion in carbon and low alloy steels. PEC uses magnetic pulses to induce eddy currents in components and detects the secondary magnetic field to generate average thickness values and map corrosion. It can inspect through coatings and insulation. The technique is suitable for general wall loss detection and corrosion under insulation inspection in applications like pipes, vessels, and storage tanks.

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    Pulsed Eddy Current

    System
    Non-contact inspection technique

    Absolute offers Pulsed Eddy


    Current (PEC) using Eddyfi Lyft™
    Inspection technology for the detection
    of corrosion areas in carbon and
    Low alloy steels. The system does
    not require direct contact with
    The inspection surface allowing
    measurements to be taken through
    any non-conductive material such
    as insulation, protective coatings,
    concrete, and marine growth.

    FEATURES

    In-service corrosion/erosion monitoring

    Lightweight and battery operated

    Requires minimal surface preparation


    Pulsed Eddy Current System
    Non-contact inspection technique

    Process of Inspection Typical Applications


    The system monitors the rate of decay of the eddy current » Suitable for general wall loss; isolated pitting defects
    field within the steel wall and data can be used to generate cannot be detected
    an average thickness value. Readings are generated when
    » Detects corrosion under insulation (CUI), including
    a transmitter coil within a protective housing produces
    through aluminum and stainless steel weather jacket
    a magnetic pulse which induces eddy currents within
    the component wall. The eddy currents, in turn, induce a » Inspects through fireproofing, coating, composite wraps,
    secondary magnetic field which is detected by a receiving and marine growth
    coil.
    » Identifies general wall condition through external
    Absolute has adopted the Eddyfi Lyft™ system
    ® corrosion (scabs)
    to meet customers’ demands for expedited results. » Ideally suited to inspect risers and storage tank floor
    Individual readings are completed in under a second and annular rings
    dynamic scanning is possible at speeds of up to 75 mm/
    sec with 10 mm scan resolution. Encoded probes allow
    corrosion mapping of components which supports better Considerations
    characterization of anomalies and scanning of larger areas
    in a shortened timescale. » Requires minimal surface preparation to perform
    inspection
    When inspecting thicker materials, dynamic scanning may
    » PEC wall thickness readings can vary by up to a 10%
    not produce optimal inspection results. Grid mapping is a tolerance depending on the electromagnetic properties
    technique that can be used in this application and rapidly of the material
    produces data at approximately one second per reading.
    » Geometry of the test object should be simple (pipework
    or vessel shell)
    Features and Capabilities
    » Wall thickness readings are affected by close-proximity
    » Rugged (IP65), lightweight, battery-operated, and rope nozzles, welds, internal fittings, and support structures
    access deployable
    » Inspection at the inside radius of a small bore 90°
    » Speeds of up to 75 mm/sec with 10 mm scan resolution bend and at sharp changes in geometry may result in
    » Wall losses are averaged over the footprint of the probe inaccurate readings
    (typically 35 mm diameter for contact measurements » Inspects through some galvanized and aluminized
    and increases as distance from inspection surface sheeting with reduced sensitivity
    increases)
    » PEC inspection is a screening tool for CUI and may
    » For use with carbon and low alloy steel pipes with require additional follow-up inspection methods for
    diameters 1 in and larger exact corrosion sizing
    » Average wall thicknesses are given as a percentage of a » Wall loss measurement accuracy has certain limitations
    nominal reading (usually the maximum reading found) during inspection of corrosion under blisters/scabs
    unless access is available for a spot UT reading
    » Measurement readings through a maximum of 300 mm
    insulation and wall thickness up to 100 mm

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