Comparison of Main Inspection Methods

Equipment Operating

Structural integrity maintained?

Internal structural material changes?

Safety factor updated?

Repeatable?

Reliable

Minimises confined space entry?

Inspect time

 

UltraAnalytix™

15 – 60 mins

Visual Inspection

1 – 4 hours

Destructive Testing

2 days

 

Acoustic Emission

2 days +

Digital Radiography

1 – 4 hours

Thermography

15 – 60 mins

Ultrasonic Thickness Testing

15 – 60 mins

KEY:

Testing possible

Testing not possible

Testing might be possible (depending on individual tank)