Explore Acoustic Emission: The Future of Non-Destructive Testing
Author: Ph.D. Yolanda Reyes, July 13, 2022. Acoustic Emission (EA) is a Non Destructive Testing (NDT) method, based on a physical phenomenon that takes…
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comprises methods designed to assess the condition of materials, components, and equipment without affecting their serviceability. Its function is to identify discontinuities, degradation, and early damage mechanisms to determine service fitness and remaining life.
In the energy sector, NDT is a cornerstone of integrity management, supporting maintenance decisions, reducing unplanned failures, and optimizing availability. The evolution toward advanced techniques, digitalization, and remote inspection drives its growth in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content aimed at professionals requiring a precise and applied view of NDT technologies.
Key topics include:
- Volumetric testing (UT, PAUT, TOFD)
- Surface techniques (MT, PT, VT)
- Digital and computed radiography
- Remote inspection and robotics
- Defect evaluation and remaining life assessment
- ASNT, ISO, API, and SNT-TC-1A standards
- Applications in O&G, petrochemical, energy, and mining
NDT is essential to ensure structural integrity and operational continuity of critical assets. Technical challenges include qualifications of techniques, accurate interpretation of indications, inspection in complex geometries, and adoption of advanced technologies.
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Certification and qualification in NDT: steps and regulations
Summary of the steps for qualifying and certifying NDT personnel under ISO 9712 and SNT-TC-1A.
Tank Inspection Techniques (part 2)
Inspection of storage tanks according to American Petroleum Institute (API) standards are important to prevent not only catastrophic failures, but also to avoid problems…
Tank inspection techniques (part 1)
The field of storage tank inspections comprises in-service and out-of-service inspections of vertical and horizontal above-ground and subway tanks. A combination of techniques including…
Factors Affecting Visual Inspection
Author: Ing. Carlos Álvarez, May 11, 2022. Visual inspection is a simple test compared to other non-destructive testing methods; however, since the main tool…
Testek facilitates your inspections with the Krautkramer USM 100
The company Waygate Technologies through its commercial representative the Testek Group, leaders in the manufacture and marketing of equipment and materials in non-destructive testing…
Testek Group expands its market in Latin America
The Testek Group, in its expansion process to new markets in Latin America, announces that it is pleased to announce that they are the…
Inspection in storage tanks in service
Storage tanks are equipment with infrequent maintenance periods, so they require continuous external inspections, to have a better control of their conditions during the…
Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy (LIBS)
Summary Laser Induced Plasma Spectroscopy (LIBS) represents one of the most useful techniques for the selection and identification of materials. This article describes a…
The inspector
Summary. Brief dissertation about the characteristics of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspector and the peculiarities of our work as industrial inspectors; which is not…