NDE Methods & Technologies

We strive to use technology, knowledge, and experience in new ways to provide valued solutions for our clients. Armed with the facts about equipment condition, owners can make informed decisions about asset management and equipment’s fitness for service.

Acoustic Emissions Testing – (AE)

Electromagnetic Testing – (ET)

Guided Wave Testing – (GWT)

Ultrasonic Testing – (UT) NDE

SI Provides numerous manual, semi-automated, and fully automated scanning systems to perform UT

Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)

Liquid penetrant examination is an economical and versatile way to check for material flaws open to the surface of non-porous materials. PT is often used for on-site inspection of welds, boiler tube sheets, pressure vessel castings, and non-magnetic materials for cracks, pitting, and breaks.

3d Scanning Profilometry

Conventional pit gauge measurement of external corrosion on pipe surfaces can be a time-consuming and inaccurate process. 3D laser scanning improves accuracy, dramatically reduces the amount of time spent gathering data for external corrosion on piping and creates accurate 3D models of difficult-to-measure parts.

Magnetic Particle Testing – (MT)

Magnetic particle examination is used to identify surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials. This technique uses ferrous particles with an applied current to allow the inspector to determine the location of the indication for further review. MT does not require as extensive cleaning or surface preparation as other techniques, and is often used with inspection of welds, seams, boiler tube sheets, pressure vessel castings, and water tubes.

Material Characterization

NDE Training Services

SI offers industry-specific training courses to help our clients understand the different NDE methods and technologies and put the best to use. We provide a general introduction and review of the most common NDE methods, hands-on technology demonstrations, structural Health Monitoring (SHM) concepts and technologies, and a general process for matching inspection needs with NDE methods, technologies, techniques, code compliance, and quality control measures.