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Transcript of Pipeline New Construction Services Applus RTD USA 2016
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Applus RTD USA, Inc.
Pipeline & Facility New Construction Inspection Services USA
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Safety first, Safety always
Quality every time!
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APPLUS RTD Group - Experience
Over 75 years of Experience
Over 80,000 Miles Inspected Cross Country Transmission Pipelines
Gathering and Mid-stream Pipelines
Double Jointing
Pipe-in-Pipe
Special Material Pipelines & Components
♦ Austenitic
♦ Clad Lined
♦ HDPE
♦ Buckle Arrestors
Multiple Facility Inspections Compressor Stations
Pump Stations
LNG Tanks and Facilities
Structural & Pilings
Hot Taps
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APPLUS RTD – Technology
High Definition Real Time Digital Radiography (RTR) Applus RTD RayScan System
Conventional Radiography X-Ray Crawlers
External X-ray Tubes
Gamma-Ray Exposure Devices
Computed Radiography
Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT) Applus RTD Paulis 128 Phased Array System
Applus RTD IWEX 3D System
Semi Automated Ultrasonic Systems
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APPLUS RTD – RTR High Definition Digital Real Time Radiography Applus RTD RayScan System
RT = Conventional Radiography = Radiographic Film
RTR = Real Time Radiography = Radiographic Digital Image
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Applus RTD RayScan RTR In Motion
Specially designed X-Ray tube exposes detector on opposite side of the pipe
Data is acquired while the X-Ray tube and detector rotate around the pipe
Real Time Assessment
Digital Data
Detector
Tube
Pipe
Tube
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Applus RTD RayScan Image Brightness & Contrast – Data / System Flexibility
Enhance Brightness
Enhance Contrast
Improved Image Quality – Less False Calls Improved Weld Assessment – Anomaly Measurement
Technician Interpretation Support Software
Raw Image
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Applus RTD RayScan Auditing – Enhanced and Simplified
Auditing Process – Improved through information technology and system functionality
Remote Auditing Capabilities – Higher Project Quality / Lower Cost
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Applus RTD RayScan Data Management and File Storage
Conventional Film RayScan RTR Files
Significant Data Storage and Archive Advantages/Improvements
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Applus RTD RayScan RTR Mainline External – C-Clamp System 6”- 36” Capabilities
2.5 – 4 minutes weld to weld complete
No x-ray crawler required – nothing inside pipe
No radioactive isotope required for operation
No film chemicals or chemical management program requirement
In System Radiation Shielding – significant reduction in safety zone requirements
Completely self-contained unit
Productivity Efficiency Safety
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Applus RTD RayScan RTR Tie-in System 8”- 36”
Productivity Efficiency Safety
No radioactive isotope required for operation
No film chemicals or chemical management program requirement
Completely self-contained unit
10 – 15 minutes set-up to weld assessment completion
100% - 200% more efficient than conventional radiography
Reduced unit totals to complete the work
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APPLUS RTD – Conventional Radiography All Services For Any Sized Project
X-ray Crawlers 6” – 56”
Gamma Radiography External X-ray Tubes
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APPLUS RTD – Automated Ultrasonic Testing - AUT Applus RTD RotoScan System
A Long Road to Industry Success
1978 to 1988 Ultrasonic Technique Development
1989 to 1993 Side by Side Ultrasonic and Radiography Comparison
1994 to 2016 Standard and Code Acceptance (API CSA DNV EN)
First Commercially Available North American AUT Unit and System
Current AUT Unit and System
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APPLUS RTD – Automated Ultrasonic Testing - AUT Applus RTD RotoScan System
Accurate flaw height sizing, depth and length measuring capabilities
Rapid inspection and interpretation of results
Real time feed back for higher quality welding and reduce repair rates
Provides accurate anomaly height, depth, length, and type for ECA weld acceptance criteria application
Higher Probability of Detection (POD) of critical linear anomalies
No radiation hazards or chemical waste
No equipment present inside the pipe
High efficiency inspection
Accommodates all weld bevels or welding processes.
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APPLUS RTD – Automated Ultrasonic Testing - AUT Applus RTD IWEX System – Next Generation Ultrasonic Imaging
Images can be constructed using different paths
Images can be constructed using different wave modes and combinations
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APPLUS RTD – Applus RTD IWEX System IWEX Image of Anomalies
Porosity
Volumetric Indication
Stacked Indication
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APPLUS RTD – Facility New Construction Inspection Services
Full Range of Conventional and Advanced
NDE Services
Compressor Stations
Pump Stations
LNG and Storage Tanks
Structural & Pilings
Hot Taps
Conventional / Computerized / Digital Radiography
Conventional and Advanced Ultrasonic Inspection
Magnetic Particle and Liquid Penetrant
Positive Material Identification
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APPLUS RTD – HSQE
Project specific safety, quality, procedural and other related documents specifically developed for all projects
Resources trained, certified, and experienced for all projects
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For More Information Contact
Shawn McFarlane
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 832-295-5019
Cell: 832-317-5760
