Olympus Scanner Kit - HydroFORM Corrosion Mapping

Key Features Easy gate synchronization with the front wall for OD and ID corrosion monitoring Wedge reflection is eliminated Coupling is optimized Provides excellent near-surface resolution By bringing a semiautomated phased array solution into the corrosion inspection market, Olympus has not only introduced a new technology, but also a new world of possibilities. Say goodbye to unsafe and unreliable motorized rastering of small UT probes; phased array probes cover a larger surface, and can be manually traveled at a safe speed. This solution enables inspectors to be productive and collect higher resolution data. The HydroFORM™ is designed to offer the best inspection solution for the detection of wall-thickness reductions due to corrosion, abrasion, and erosion. Our solution also detects mid-wall damage such as hydrogen-induced blistering or manufacturing-induced laminations, and easily differentiate these anomalies from loss of wall thickness. The unique quick adjustment device offered by both scanners allows the wedge/probe assembly to be positioned to any curvature greater than 4 in. OD (101 mm). HydroFORM utilizes an ingenious water-column concept that eliminates the need for a wedge, thus providing the benefits of a phased array immersion-tank inspection. This concept, which uses a low-flow water supply and consumable gaskets, offers excellent surface conformance and optimized coupling conditions, even on rough surfaces. By exploiting gate synchronization with the interface echo available in the OmniScan® software, the HydroFORM provides optimum near surface resolution, precision measurements, and an enormous improvement in flaw characterization over conventional UT.

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