Tube Inspection with IRIS Technology by Qualitest Offshore Inc., Guyana
At Qualitest Offshore Inc., Guyana, we specialize in advanced tube inspection services using Eddy Current and IRIS (Internal Rotary Inspection System) technology. Our expert inspectors offer their services to various industries, including Oil & Gas, Utilities, Petrochemicals, Gas Plants, FPSOs, Offshore Platforms, and other critical facilities nationwide. Whether onshore or offshore, Qualitest Offshore Inc. is equipped to deploy highly skilled professionals with fully loaded inspection gear to meet your needs wherever you are located.
What is IRIS (Internal Rotary Inspection System)?
IRIS, or Internal Rotary Inspection System, is an advanced ultrasonic inspection method designed for non-destructive testing (NDT) of tubes and pipes. This technology plays a vital role in ensuring the longevity and integrity of assets in industries such as oil, gas, power generation, and utilities, where efficiency and safety are top priorities.
Accurate tube and pipe inspections are critical for maintaining the reliability of essential components in power plants, oil refineries, and processing facilities. IRIS technology is particularly valuable for detecting signs of corrosion, pitting, and wall loss, ensuring that any issues are identified before they can lead to potential failures.
How IRIS Technology Works
The IRIS inspection process involves the insertion of an ultrasonic probe into a tube that has been flooded with water. This probe is equipped with a transducer that generates an ultrasonic pulse directed along the tube’s axis. The pulse is reflected from both the inner and outer walls of the tube, with the time difference in the reflected signals being used to calculate the wall thickness of the tube.
As the probe moves through the tube, a rotating mirror directs the ultrasonic pulse into the tube wall, ensuring complete coverage. The probe’s spinning motion creates a helical scan path that provides detailed, accurate data on the tube’s condition.
Key Benefits of IRIS Technology
- Versatility: Suitable for both ferrous and non-ferrous tubes, IRIS can be used on a wide range of tube diameters and wall thicknesses.
- Detection of Defects: Effective in detecting corrosion, pitting, and wall thickness loss.
- Accurate Measurements: Provides precise wall thickness measurements for effective asset management.
- Sensitivity to Defects: Capable of detecting both internal and external defects.
- Comprehensive Coverage: IRIS offers 100% inspection coverage of the tubes, ensuring no defect goes unnoticed.
- Data Storage: Results can be stored for future reference and analysis.
- Flexibility: Can serve as a backup to other inspection techniques like remote field, magnetic flux leakage, and eddy current testing.
Our experienced NDT inspectors at Qualitest Offshore Inc. are skilled in utilizing IRIS technology to provide you with an accurate and comprehensive assessment of your assets. With our advanced on-site reporting, you no longer have to wait days for a report; decisions regarding tube condition can be made in less than an hour.
Why Choose Qualitest Offshore Inc.?
With years of expertise in tube inspection using IRIS, Qualitest Offshore Inc. offers Total Quality Assurance, ensuring that your assets are thoroughly inspected and evaluated. Whether it’s a small-scale or large-scale tube inspection project, our team is ready to take on any challenge, both in Guyana and internationally.
For more information or to request a quote, contact us at guyana@qualitest.gy. We are here to help ensure the reliability and safety of your critical assets.