NDT Methods & Technical Standards Guide

Advanced thickness measurement and volumetric flaw detection using high-frequency pulse-echo sound waves.

High-energy X-ray or Gamma-ray imaging for total volumetric density analysis and internal defect detection.

Near-surface flaw detection and material sorting using electromagnetic induction for high-speed alloy assessment.

Surface and near-surface discontinuity detection in ferromagnetic materials using magnetic flux fields and particle indicators.

Detection of surface-breaking defects in non-porous materials through capillary action of visible or fluorescent dye penetrants.

Foundational direct inspection method assessing surface finish, weld profile, corrosion, alignment, and physical damage.

Multi-element beam steering and focus control for high-speed, high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of complex geometries.

Precision diffraction-based flaw sizing and monitoring, providing high-accuracy weld integrity assessments.

Long-range screening of pipelines and structural piping using low-frequency ultrasonic waves guided by structural boundaries.

Electromagnetic technique for detecting and sizing surface-breaking cracks in conductive welds, even through thick coatings.

Measurement of wall thickness through insulation, fireproofing, or coatings to screen for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI).

Subsurface imaging method projecting electromagnetic radar pulses to detect rebar, conduits, and voids in concrete or soil structures.

Ultra-fast acoustic wave inspection method for non-destructively screening tubes of any material (ferrous, non-ferrous, finned, or graphite) up to 4 inches in diameter for leaks, blockages, erosion, and pitting in seconds per tube.

Non-contact electromagnetic ultrasonic testing for high-temperature corrosion mapping, boiler tube inspection, and dry testing.

AWS CWI / CSWIP Certified Welding Inspection supervising weld fit-up, root pass integrity, filler metal certification, WPS/PQR procedure validation, and post-weld NDT quality auditing across structural steel, pressure vessels, and process piping.

High-definition internal visual assessment of boilers, turbines, and pipes using robotic crawlers and videoborescopes.

Filmless radiography utilizing photostimulable phosphor imaging plates to capture and digitize internal component geometry.

Real-time radiographic imaging using flat panel detectors (DDA) for immediate film-free weld and component inspection.

High-penetration thermal neutron beam imaging to evaluate internal components, contrast organic matter, or view shielded materials.

Advanced 3D X-ray radiographic scanning providing cross-sectional volumetric views of metallic and composite components.

High-speed tank floor and pipeline scanning for the detection of underside corrosion and volumetric wall loss.

Condition monitoring of rotating machinery using vibration measurement and spectrum diagnostics.

Continuous passive monitoring of transient elastic waves generated by rapid stress release from growing cracks or leaks.

Detection and localization of envelope containment breaches using bubble, pressure change, or helium tracer gas sniffers.

Non-contact temperature distribution analysis to detect thermal anomalies, insulation voids, and structural delaminations.

High-precision surface profiling, shearography, and holography using laser alignment systems to detect micro-deformations.

High-frequency electromagnetic technique scanning composite and ceramic structures for internal voids, delamination, and moisture.

Comprehensive pop-pressure testing, seat tightness evaluation, and body NDT inspection for Pressure Relief Valves (PRV) and Pressure Safety Valves (PSV).

Precision ultrasonic immersion testing technique for scanning the internal and external wall integrity of heat exchanger tubes.

Electromagnetic NDT method optimized for scanning carbon steel and ferromagnetic tubes from the inside.

High-speed electromagnetic testing method for detecting internal corrosion and pitting in carbon steel fin-fan tubes.

Dry-contact ultrasonic testing utilizing elastomeric film transducers for non-contaminating composite, wood, and metal testing.

Automated magnetic crawlers, pipe inspection crawlers, and robotic manipulators for hazardous and un-manned in-service inspections.

Aerial and confined-space visual inspection using UAV platforms equipped with HD/4K cameras, LiDAR, and thermal sensors. Used for elevated, hazardous, or inaccessible structures such as flare stacks, towers, bridges, and offshore jackets without scaffolding.