Inspection of Above-Ground Storage Tank (AST) – Advantages of In-Service Robotic Inspections

Inspection of Above-Ground Storage: Storage tank bottom plates are inspected via Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods every 10-years as per API-653 regulations for thickness loss and corrosion. Inspection is generally made via visual inspection (VT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL). These methods detect the damages that occur to the structure during the operation. Thanks to NDT, the remaining…

Pipeline Management Software

Covered Piping Systems – Best Practices

Covered Piping Systems – Implementing an Inspection Management Program: ASME B31.1 Power Piping; sets requirements for covered piping systems (CPS). The code specifies that any piping system with a nominal size greater than 4 inches, operating at 750F or above, or greater than 1025PSI shall be categorized as CPS The operation of pressurized piping systems presents significant safety risks with…

Robotic Inspection in Non-Destructive Testing

Robotic Inspection in Non-Destructive Testing

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) fulfills a crucial role in ensuring the safety and integrity of structures, machinery and materials in various industries. Emerging technologies and changing trends lead to significant advancements in the field of NDT as technology evolves. NDT covers a range of techniques used to evaluate the properties of materials, components and structures without causing any damage. NDT is…

API 653 Critical Zones

Importance of Compliance With Standards and Risk-Based Evaluation

Importance of Compliance: Compliance is one of the most important aspects of industrial safe practices for a number of reasons; Using A New Method for Ensuring Compliance: RUVI OilDiver While compliance with conventional methods brings those benefits, using a new cutting-edge method for ensuring compliance brings even further benefits. For example, inspections with our RUVI OilDiver robotic tank inspection system for your…

Manual Thickness Measurement

Waterwall Inspections With A Robotic Crawler​

Waterwall inspections are important especially when it comes to inspecting a boiler’s waterwall thickness. The boiler is an equipment that is used to generate high temperature and/or pressure steam for various process uses. The boiler is the bread-and-butter of thermal power plants, with the turbine. Boiler walls are used to transfer combustion heat from the furnace to water. This high-energy…