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Products

Please Note:

As part of its continuing programme of product improvement, TSC reserve the right to alter specification without prior notice.

Topside Inspection

AMIGO The AMIGO is intended for site use, particularly for rope access work. It is powered by a re-chargeable battery pack, and supports both manual ACFM probes and simple array probes with up to 16 sensors. The instrument is controlled by a laptop PC running TSC's QFM software under WindowsTM.

U9 The Model U9 is intended for site use and is powered by a re-chargeable battery or through a mains pack, which operates over a range of inputs from 110 V to 240 V. It has a dual purpose capability allowing both ACFM and ACPD techniques to be applied to any electrically conducting material. The instrument is controlled by a laptop PC running TSC’s QFM software

U10 The Model U10 is intended for laboratory use and can be used to control and monitor fatigue crack growth experiments. It can accommodate up to 128 channels from ACFM or ACPD probes. The Model U10 can also be configured for more advanced laboratory testing by the addition of multi frequency outputs or phase measurements.

U12 The Model U12 provides support for both manual and complex array probes with up to 128 sensors. Array probes enable larger areas to be inspected in a single scan. Custom array probes are available for individual customer requirements. The instrument is controlled from a PC by the familiar TSC QFM software or by the new fully featured TSC TARDIS array software.

ACSM The a.c. stress measurement system has been developed from ACFM technology. Probes are currently available for measuring stress on flat plate areas, or on round bars or bolts (more information). Probes for other geometries available on request. Contact TSC for further details.

ATI ATI is an advanced drillstring thread inspection system which replaces the requirements for MPI and dye penetrant inspection. Using TSC’s unique ACFM inspection technology, ATI provides simple PASS/FAIL reporting together with full results storage for audit/review. The ATI system reduces the requirement for cleaning and improves reliability of inspection. ATI has been developed with support from Shell, BP, Statoil, British Gas and OSO.

UnderWater Inspection

U21 The Model U21 is designed for underwater in-service inspection of welded structures, and comprises a topside interface and an underwater instrument connected by an umbilical. The system is controlled by a laptop PC running TSC’s proprietary WAMI software, and can be diver or ROV deployed. A wide range of standard probes are available which can be diver deployed or the unit can be fitted to a remotely operated vehicle.

ROV Deployed Most workclass ROV’s are unable to scan probes around a weld. In order to overcome this limitation, TSC have developed special ACFM Array probes for ROV deployment. These do not require any scanning and simply need to be held steady on the weld for a few seconds. A complete weld is inspected in a series of pick and place operations. This approach enables basic workclass vehicles to carry out completely diverless subsea weld inspection.

ECM - Underwater crack removal Following the successful tank trial of the electrochemical crack removal system, in conjunction with ACFM pre- and post-removal inspection (see news item), the system is now ready for full marinisation and integration with an ROV. Interested parties are encouraged to contact TSC.

Operator Training

Operator training courses in the use of manual ACFM are available both in the UK and worldwide. The courses provide successful candidates with Lloyds certificates of competence or CSWIP/PCN Level 1 or 2 certification. Courses can also be tailored to customers specific requirements and have for example been arranged to specifically train operators in the use of ACFM for thread inspection. Training courses are run by TWI North.

TSC also offer specialist training on the use of advanced ACFM systems such as those utilising ACFM array technology. These courses can be run at TSC’s or client's premises.

For further information see contacts.