Phased Array Ultrasonography (PAUT) is an advanced method that utilizes multiple ultrasonic crystals with varying delays to generate directed ultrasonic beams at specific angles. Unlike conventional ultrasound, PAUT probes can be electronically focused without the need for physical movement, facilitating the inspection of seams and other critical areas. It can be applied manually or connected to equipment such as crawlers to record the position, similar to digital radiography.
PAUT offers significant advantages over conventional ultrasound, including increased certainty and speed in inspection. Sectorial and linear scans enable comprehensive coverage of welds and the detection of discontinuities. Furthermore, PAUT replaces industrial radiography in pipeline construction, producing permanent records without radiation, thereby enhancing safety and efficiency in inspection. The method is also effective for corrosion detection and determining corrosion profiles. Overall, PAUT is a versatile technology applicable in various industrial sectors.
More than 24 years of experience in non-destructive testing. Notable and well-known experience in the field in SCC, internal inspections, ultrasound, special ultrasound, guided waves, etc. He has authored several papers on inspections and unconventional testing. SNT-TC-1A Level 2 Ultrasonic Inspector. Level 1 Guided Waves Inspector (TWI). Level 2 ASN in Magnetic Particles Certification: Level 2 Ultrasound (ASNT)
Introduction
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) is an advanced method of ultrasonic testing. Unlike conventional ultrasound, PAUT uses multiple ultrasonic crystals and generates different delay times to emit or receive ultrasound. Each of these crystals is individually pulsed with synchronization calculated by PAUT equipment. When these elements or crystals are excited using different time delays, they can be directed at different angles, focused at different depths, or combined along a matrix, creating the ultrasonic beam pattern needed for our test.
Principles
The beam of a Phased Array probe can be focused and designed to electronically scan the part to be inspected without moving the probe. This is a significant difference from conventional ultrasound probes. Conventional probes must be moved and rotated to cover the inspection area, while for PAUT, it is not necessary.
Figure 1: Conventional Ultrasound
Figure 2: Phased Array
PAUT probes can be used manually for inspecting a seam after a repair. It is also possible to connect them to a crawler to record the position and thus have a record like that of digital radiography or to mount them on a semi-automatic scanner, generally used for inspections in pipeline constructions. PAUT can be used, like conventional ultrasound, in direct contact or with a water delay line. PAUT can be used to inspect almost any material that has been traditionally inspected using conventional UT methods. In general, it is used for crack detection and characterization, weld inspection, and detection and characterization of corrosion.
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Scan Types
Sectorial Scan (Scan-S). Sectorial scanning can only be done with PAUT. Sectorial scans use the same elements but vary the delay times so that the beam scans through a series of angles. Sectorial scanning can be used for inspecting a weld, covering the entire weld, where the scan angles could range from 25° to 80°. It can also be used for critical inspection areas to detect and characterize discontinuities, such as certain stress concentrators in AIB shafts.
Electronic or Linear Scan (Scan-Lineal) reproduces the inspection by manually moving a standard UT probe. An ultrasonic beam is moved through the entire probe, allowing for faster inspection while limiting mechanical movement. The technique combines beam focus and direction.
Figure 3: Shows the configurations of sectorial and linear Phased Array scans
Advantages of PAUT
The advantages of PAUT over conventional UT are clearly the certainty and speed of the inspection. The PAUT system is easier to use than conventional UT, and once operators are trained, inspection becomes much simpler and more accurate. By having many signals at once and from different angles, it reduces the number of false indications. Most commercial PAUT equipment comes with an inspection simulator that greatly optimizes effectiveness in fault detection.
Figure 4: Simulator and inspection design with equipment like Support, Mantis, Omnisan, etc.
PAUT inspections generate permanent records, replacing industrial radiography (RI) in pipeline construction. The great advantage is that no radiation is generated, so it is not necessary to interrupt the work of other crews in the vicinity to perform the inspection. At the same time as the inspection, Acceptable results are generated, with or without indications, and in case repairs are needed, they are reported instantly, without the need for plate development. Additionally, PAUT provides information on the depth and width of indications compared to RI and conventional UT.
Coverage: By directing, focusing, and scanning transducer beams, PAUT systems can be used to inspect large surfaces quickly with high resolution.
Uses of Phased Array
PAUT can potentially be used in almost any inspection where conventional ultrasonic flaw detectors or industrial radiography have traditionally been used. Weld inspection and crack detection are the most common uses, tests performed in many industries, not only in the oil & gas industry.
PAUT is also used with optimal results to determine corrosion profiles and to monitor them.
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