Innovative NDT Technique: The Key to More Efficient Surface Damage Inspection
The challenges faced by non-destructive testing (NDT) service companies are becoming increasingly prominent. Since most of the infrastructure was built in the 60s and 70s, refineries and power plants (both nuclear and hydroelectric) are ageing, which generates an incessant demand for inspection.Exacerbating this issue is a shortage of skilled labour and an increase in experienced technicians retiring. This only adds to the pressure on NDT service providers, who must keep pace with projects and honour their contracts.
One way to help the NDT industry meet growing demands despite its diminished workforce is to improve productivity and efficiency in surface damage inspection with an innovative and disruptive NDT technique. 3D scanning technology has already been acclaimed in the North American pipeline industry market for its ability to complement the pit gauge, but how does it really – quantitatively – compare to traditional methods?
This white paper aims to answer that question by discussing 3D scanning in terms of performance and limitations and by offering an overview of different applications in all traditional NDT industries, such as oil and gas, aerospace, and power generation. Above all, it presents solutions for NDT service companies facing many problems stemming from a crippling staff shortage and a spike in inspection demand.
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