Why is Nondestructive Testing Important for CUI Risk-Based Inspections?
The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (ATS FoC) offers a variety of nondestructive testing to support corrosion under insulation (CUI) risk-based inspection services. Our NDT team specializes in detecting hidden corrosion without removing insulation. This helps to keep repair costs down and avoid disrupting operations.
Using nondestructive, risk-based inspections also allows early detection of corrosion before it becomes a safety risk for workers who may be exposed in hard-to-reach areas.
Inspection Methods Tailored to Client Needs
Our comprehensive CUI risk-based inspection program offers multiple NDT methods to address different conditions, risks, and access limitations effectively.
Pulsed Eddy Current Testing
Pulse eddy current testing uses magnetic fields to produce electrical currents. This method is recommended for CUI risk-based inspections because it detects irregularities in inaccessible areas of pipe wall thickness. Our NDT team uses this technique as a fast way to screen large areas, enabling early detection.
Profile Radiography
Profile radiography is used to capture images of pipe walls beneath insulation. This method provides our NDT experts with a direct view of corrosion without removing insulation. Other advantages of profile radiography for CUI risk-based inspections include, but are not limited to:
- Captures detailed images of wall thickness for risk assessments.
- Able to reach complex areas such as piping elbows or any other tight spaces
- Provides fast data to determine the probability of failure.
Real-Time Radiography
Real-time radiography delivers valuable results for our customers in risk-based inspections. Our NDT team can provide instant images of piping beneath insulation to pinpoint where risk is highest. This helps keep costs down by minimizing insulation removal.
Your Trusted Partner in CUI Risk-Based Inspections
Since 1967, ATS has been a leader in testing across industries. Our NDT team is certified to perform CUI risk inspections. Some of our standards also include API 570, API 571, and API 583. We provide reliable, accurate services with rapid turnaround times.
Contact Us
To learn more about how ATS can support your NDT needs in CUI risk-based inspections, contact us today. Submit a web request form or call us at +1 (888) 287-5227 to get started.
