TEIS
Evident’ Tube End Inspection System (TEIS) offers a solution to conventional tube-manufacturing inspection systems that leave substantial untested lengths at both ends of the pipe. The TEIS provides high-quality phased array (PA) inspection on the untested ends of seamless and welded pipes of various diameters and wall thicknesses (WT), with a detection performance equal to that of our Rotating Tube Inspection System (RTIS). A conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) option is also available.
Tube End Inspection System
Overview
Evident’s Tube End Inspection System (TEIS) offers a solution to conventional tube-manufacturing inspection systems that leave substantial untested lengths at both ends of the pipe. The TEIS provides high-quality phased array (PA) inspection on the untested ends of seamless and welded pipes of various diameters and wall thicknesses (WT), with a detection performance equal to that of our Rotating Tube Inspection System (RTIS). A conventional ultrasonic testing (UT) option is also available.
Turnkey Tube-End Inspection Solution
Key advantages of the TEIS include:
- Accommodates pipe diameters from 60.3 mm (2.37 in.) to 508 mm (20 in.) OD, as well as larger diameter ranges upon request
- Fully automated operation, including calibration and calibration check, reducing the dependency on operator skill
- Detects typical flaws, such as:
- Longitudinal and transverse cracks
- Through-drilled holes (TDHs)
- Lamination defects
- Provides the same inspection quality, reliability, and traceability as our full-body RTIS inspection, including the same software and similar setups
- A mode is available that enables one operator to supervise the inspection of both ends simultaneously
- Top turn signal can also be used for 2D mapping views
- Filtration is built into the system for a small footprint
- The EOT algorithm can be applied for PA inspection to detect transverse defects up to 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the edge
Flexible Configuration, Easy Integration
The TEIS’ integrated calibration station and water circulation system keep the footprint small, enabling manufacturers to easily install the TEIS in any production line. Built to comply with international standards governing pipe manufacturing inspection requirements, this solution can be adapted to meet the varying needs of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) manufacturers.
Software and Acquisition Unit
Phased Array Acquisition Unit
The QuickScan™ PA 32:256 module meets IP55 standards and is designed to easily integrate into industrial environments.
Easy Setup
QuickView™ software makes it easy to setup the system and acquire and manage data.
The software’s wizard makes it simple to create setups for each part size. The inspection configuration and calibration parameters for each pipe diameter are saved and easily retrievable.
- Quickly access predefined inspection setups
- Software wizard makes it simple to create new setups
- Restrict access to certain users to help minimize operator errors
- Calibration and inspection info are stored for traceability
- Acquisition files are created for every inspected tube, and these data can be stored locally or remotely
- Custom reporting and advanced process control tools
High-Performance Detection with Clear Results
When the inspection is complete, the results are merged and displayed to clearly differentiate between accepted and rejected tubes. Detect transverse defects up to 5 mm (0.2 in.) from the edge, using the optional EOT algorithm (for PA configurations).
- Easy-to-interpret inspection results with real-time strip chart displays
- Quickly reconfigure when changing pipe sizes
- Detailed alarms and data reporting
- Supervisor software that merges and archives data in one common database and centralizes results and displays on a single workstation
- Easily interfaces with two production line systems
Specification
EOT inspection length can be configured according to requirements