How to Select a Qualified PAUT Inspection Company
How to Select a Qualified PAUT Inspection Company Selecting a PAUT inspection company should not be based only on the availability of equipment or the lowest commercial quotation. Reliable Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing requires qualified personnel, suitable probes and wedges,…
PAUT Inspection Reporting and Data Traceability
PAUT Inspection Reporting and Data Traceability One of the principal advantages of encoded Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing is its ability to create permanent digital inspection records. A complete PAUT inspection record should connect every reported result to the relevant component,…
Limitations of PAUT and Importance of Technique Validation
Limitations of PAUT and the Importance of Technique Validation Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing is a powerful nondestructive testing method offering electronic beam steering, focusing, imaging and encoded data recording. However, PAUT is not automatically suitable for every material, weld configuration…
Common Weld Defects Detectable Using PAUT
Common Weld Defects Detectable Using PAUT Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing is an advanced nondestructive testing technique used to detect, locate and evaluate discontinuities inside welded components. PAUT uses multiple ultrasonic elements to electronically steer and focus sound beams through the…
PAUT Calibration Blocks and Procedure Qualification
PAUT Calibration Blocks and Procedure Qualification Reliable Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing depends on more than advanced equipment and qualified personnel. The inspection system must be calibrated using a suitable reference block, and the proposed technique must demonstrate adequate coverage and…
PAUT Inspection During Plant Shutdowns
PAUT Inspection Services for Plant Shutdowns Plant shutdowns and turnarounds involve inspecting, repairing and recommissioning critical assets within a tightly controlled schedule. Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing is suitable for many shutdown applications because it provides rapid weld-volume examination, detailed imaging…
PAUT Corrosion Mapping and Remaining-Wall Assessment
PAUT Corrosion Mapping Services Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing can be used to map corrosion, erosion and localized wall-thickness loss in pipes, pressure vessels, tanks and other industrial components. Unlike isolated thickness readings, encoded PAUT corrosion mapping collects ultrasonic information across…
PAUT Inspection of Complex-Geometry Welds
PAUT Inspection of Complex-Geometry Welds Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing can be applied to many weld configurations that are difficult to inspect using conventional ultrasonic testing or radiography. Complex welds may contain curved surfaces, variable thicknesses, changing beam paths, restricted probe…
PAUT Inspection of Small-Diameter Piping
PAUT Inspection of Small-Diameter Pipe Welds Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing of small-diameter pipe welds is a specialized nondestructive testing application requiring careful probe selection, contoured wedges, accurate scanning and validated inspection procedures. PAUT can provide detailed examination of circumferential welds…
Combined PAUT and TOFD Weld Inspection
Combined PAUT and TOFD Weld Inspection Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD) are advanced ultrasonic inspection techniques used to detect and evaluate discontinuities in welded components. The two techniques operate differently and offer complementary inspection…
PAUT vs Radiographic Testing
PAUT vs Radiographic Testing for Weld Inspection Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Radiographic Testing (RT) are advanced nondestructive testing methods used for the volumetric examination of welds and industrial components. PAUT uses high-frequency sound waves to identify discontinuities inside…
PAUT vs Conventional Ultrasonic Testing
PAUT vs Conventional Ultrasonic Testing Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and Conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT) are nondestructive testing methods that use high-frequency sound waves to detect internal discontinuities. Both methods can inspect welds and industrial components without damaging them. However,…
PAUT Weld Inspection Services for Pipes and Pressure Vessels
PAUT Weld Inspection Services Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is an advanced nondestructive testing technique used to inspect welds in pipes, pipelines, pressure vessels, tanks and other critical industrial components. The technology uses a multi-element ultrasonic probe to electronically steer…
What Is PAUT?
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Services Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, commonly known as PAUT, is an advanced nondestructive testing method used to examine welds, pipes, pressure vessels and other industrial components without damaging them. Unlike conventional ultrasonic testing, which normally uses…