Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4. Founded in 2010 Experts in Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry...

Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4”

Founded in 2010

Experts in Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry

Proven, patented Acoustic Eye technology

European presence and customer base

CE certified

ISO 9001 certified

COMPANY SNAPSHOT

www.soundtubetesting.com

BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Probe injects acoustic pulse down the tube

Returned echoes generated by defects are recorded and analyzed

Patented algorithms identify and report exact location, type and size of inner diameter defects

Based on Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry (APR)


Invasive

Application dependant – shape, material, size,

thickness

Physical limitations – tube ID, wall thickness

Inventory of consumable probes and standards

required

Requires highly skilled personnel

Eddy Current – Electromagnetic test

Video Scope - Optic

IRIS - Ultrasonic

Slow, cumbersome, limited

Conventional inspectiontechniques

TODAY’S INSPECTION


ACOUSTIC EYE SOLUTION

Boilers, Fin Fans, other heat exchangers

U-bends, twisted, spiral wound tubes

Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, graphite and plastics

Up to 4” inner diameter, any shape or material

Less than 10 seconds per tube, 5 sec.< 20 ft.(6m)

Fast enough for 100% inspection if/when needed

Ideal for emergency situations

No need for inventory of consumable probes or standards

Ultra-fast, non-invasive inspection

Easy operation with minimal training

Computer-based data interpretation and report generation

Less expertise required

Dolphin G3™


TUBE SHAPE

U-bends

Finned tubes

Twisted

Spiral wound

Any Configuration


5/16” up to 4” (8mm – 102mm) inner diameter

Up to 35 meters depending on defect size, tube configuration and type

TUBE SIZE AND LENGTH


TUBE MATERIALS

Ferrous

Non-ferrous

Graphite

Plastics

Any Type


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INSPECTION SPEED

Less than 10 seconds per tube

• 5 seconds per tube less than 20 ft. (6m)

Fast enough for 100% inspection if/when needed

Ideal for emergency situations


DETECTED DEFECTS

Tube Size 5/16”-2 1/2" (8mm – 63.5mm) 2 1/2"-4" (63.5mm – 102mm)

Holes Min. diameter 0.039” (1mm)

Even smaller in some cases

Min. diameter 0.118” (3mm)

Even smaller in some cases

Blockages Min. 5% of cross section Min. 5% of cross section

Erosion Min. 5% of wall thickness Min. 5% of wall thickness

Pitting Min. 20% of wall thickness Min. 50% based on defect volume


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OPERATION

Software guides operator step-by-step

• Tube sheet mapping

• Parameter input

• Measurements

Intuitive, graphic user interface

Simple process to collect data

Less expertise required

Minimal operator training

Computer-based data interpretation and report generation


REPORTS

Customizable, graphical on-line reports

Available output in PDF or HTML format


HARDWARE


HARDWARE

Loudspeaker

Microphone

Tube Adapter

Microphone

Loudspeaker

Tube adapters to fit up to 4” ID

Customized extensions for easy tube access in challenging situations (optional)

Compact handheld device


HARDWARE

External computer connected to handheld device

Runs AcousticEye software

• Inspection setup

• Probe status monitoring

• Test data recording and analysis

Main measurement and control unit


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total box weight

• 39.7 lbs (18Kg)

Box dimensions

• 22” L x 17.9” W x 10.4” H

(56 x 45.5 x 26.5 cm )

Compact, rugged, lightweight


DEFECT SIGNATURES


Exact location, type and size identified

Each inner diameter defect has its own signature

TYPICAL FAULTS

Wall Losspitting, erosion

Blockagedeposits, dents, welding material

Impinging pulse

Reflection from a local blockage

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Reflection from alocal degradation

Reflection from a hole


SAMPLE SIGNALS

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Hole Tube Wall Degradation

Partial Blockage


OPERATION


PUTTING DOLPHIN G3™ TO WORK

1

2

3

Setup (map, parameters)

Take measurements

Analyze results and generate report


STEP 1: SETUP – MAP OUT WORKPLAN

2

1 2 3Take a digital

photoTubes detected automatically

Tubes numbered automatically


• Tube length• Tube outer diameter (OD)• Tube wall thickness• Ambient temperature

STEP 1: SETUP – SET PARAMETERS


STEP 2: TAKE THE MEASUREMENTS


STEP 3: ANALYZE RESULTS

Operator needs to verify the results

The software identifies all defects

Approve


STEP 3: GENERATE REPORT


Refineries, fuel processing

Power generation utilities

Petrochemicals, chemicals

Food and beverage

Air conditioning (HVAC)

Pulp and paper

Tube cleaning QA

Steel factories

MARKETS SERVED

Industrial sectors / applications


ASME

• Standard in process

ASTM

• Initial stages

INDUSTRY STANDARDS


AcousticEye technology validation study

Findings report published and available

THIRD PARTY REPORTS

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)


SUMMARY

Ultra-fast inspection up to 4” in any shape or material

• Less than 10 seconds per tube, 5 sec.< 20ft. (6m)

Breakthrough solution for today’s hard-to-inspect tubes

• Boilers, Fin Fans, u-bend, twisted…

Proven, patented APR technology

• Non-invasive, no consumable inventory

European customer base and presence


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