Film radiography is often used for welding inspection in offshore and onshore pipe laying, and for checking the reliability of defect detection using ultrasonic testing. However, it can be slow and ...

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in oil and gas is the set of inspection methods used to find flaws and measure degradation in materials, welds, and equipment without impairing serviceability. I.1 ...

High-level purpose: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in pipeline projects verifies that pipe joints, base material, and coatings meet design and code integrity requirements without impairing ...

Federal inspectors plan by week’s end to remove pieces of steel in the new Bay Bridge to test if welds are safe by pouring acid on the samples in a lab. Inspectors began visually and magnetically ...

As a critical component of a welded structure, the integrity of the welded joint significantly affects the safety and reliability of the structure in service. Therefore, it is essential to investigate ...