The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) high energy piping inspection services support power generation and industrial facilities in assessing the condition and integrity of piping systems exposed to elevated temperatures and pressures. Our qualified inspectors use nondestructive examination techniques to identify issues that may affect piping reliability, such as creep, fatigue, cracking, corrosion, and other damage mechanisms. We provide inspection support throughout the service life of high energy piping systems, enabling clients to make informed decisions about maintenance, repair, monitoring, and continued operation.
What Inspection Methods Are Used for High Energy Piping Systems?
We select inspection methods based on piping materials, operating conditions, component geometry, and likely damage mechanisms. Our capabilities include:
- Ultrasonic testing and phased array ultrasonic testing
- Magnetic particle examination and replication
We also offer hardness testing, material composition analysis, visual examination, and advanced ultrasonic imaging in accordance with ASME B31.1.These techniques help us evaluate critical welds and piping components while collecting detailed data about a piping system’s condition.
More About Our High Energy Piping Inspection Services
We deliver inspection support tailored to each facility’s piping systems, operating history, and maintenance goals. Our services include:
- Risk-based inspection planning
- Prioritized inspection locations
- Field data collection
- Flaw evaluation
- Pipe stress analysis
- Life assessment
- Repair program development
Our inspectors also conduct targeted examinations of valves, welds, and other critical components. By combining experienced personnel with advanced NDT equipment and data analysis, we provide actionable information to support safe and reliable plant operation. Our inspection programs help clients set inspection intervals, evaluate significant findings, and plan repairs before issues escalate.
How Does High Energy Piping Inspection Identify Creep and Fatigue Damage?
Creep and fatigue damage can result from high temperatures, pressure cycles, thermal changes, and extended operation. Our inspectors focus on areas exposed to elevated stresses and temperatures, especially critical welds and components. We use ultrasonic techniques to detect internal flaws and replication to identify microstructural changes linked to creep. Hardness and material evaluations offer further insight into material condition. By integrating inspection results with operating history and engineering analysis, we help determine if conditions require further evaluation, repair, monitoring, or continued service.
Contact Us
Protect your piping assets with an inspection program tailored to your facility. Our experienced team will help you identify potential damage, prioritize critical locations, and develop effective strategies for safe and reliable operation. Complete a web form or call +1 (888) 287-5227 to discuss your high energy piping inspection needs.
