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Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4”

Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4”. COMPANY SNAPSHOT. Founded in 2010 Experts in Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry Proven, patented Acoustic Eye technology European presence and customer base CE certified ISO 9001 certified. www.soundtubetesting.com. BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY.

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Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4”

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  1. Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4”

  2. COMPANY SNAPSHOT • Founded in 2010 • Experts in Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry • Proven, patented Acoustic Eye technology • European presence and customer base • CE certified • ISO 9001 certified www.soundtubetesting.com

  3. BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY Based on Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry (APR) • 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 www.soundtubetesting.com

  4. TODAY’S INSPECTION Conventional inspection techniques • Eddy Current – Electromagnetic test • Video Scope - Optic • IRIS - Ultrasonic Slow, cumbersome, limited • Invasive • Application dependant – shape, material, size, thickness • Physical limitations – tube ID, wall thickness • Inventory of consumable probes and standards required • Requires highly skilled personnel www.soundtubetesting.com

  5. ACOUSTIC EYE SOLUTION Up to 4” inner diameter, any shape or material • Boilers, Fin Fans, other heat exchangers • U-bends, twisted, spiral wound tubes • Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, graphite and plastics Ultra-fast, non-invasive inspection • 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 Dolphin G3™ Less expertise required • Easy operation with minimal training • Computer-based data interpretation and report generation www.soundtubetesting.com

  6. TUBE SHAPE • U-bends • Finned tubes • Twisted • Spiral wound Any Configuration www.soundtubetesting.com

  7. TUBE SIZE AND LENGTH • 5/16” up to 4” (8mm – 102mm) inner diameter • Up to 35 meters depending on defect size, tube configuration and type www.soundtubetesting.com

  8. TUBE MATERIALS • Ferrous • Non-ferrous • Graphite • Plastics Any Type www.soundtubetesting.com

  9. 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 www.soundtubetesting.com

  10. DETECTED DEFECTS www.soundtubetesting.com

  11. OPERATION Simple process to collect data • Software guides operator step-by-step • Tube sheet mapping • Parameter input • Measurements • Intuitive, graphic user interface Less expertise required • Minimal operator training • Computer-based data interpretation and report generation www.soundtubetesting.com

  12. REPORTS • Customizable, graphical on-line reports • Available output in PDF or HTML format www.soundtubetesting.com

  13. HARDWARE www.soundtubetesting.com

  14. HARDWARE Compact handheld device • Microphone • Loudspeaker • Tube adapters to fit up to 4” ID • Customized extensions for easy tube access in challenging situations (optional) Microphone Loudspeaker Tube Adapter www.soundtubetesting.com

  15. HARDWARE Main measurement and control unit • External computer connected to handheld device • Runs AcousticEye software • Inspection setup • Probe status monitoring • Test data recording and analysis www.soundtubetesting.com

  16. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Compact, rugged, lightweight • 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 ) www.soundtubetesting.com

  17. DEFECT SIGNATURES www.soundtubetesting.com

  18. TYPICAL FAULTS Each inner diameter defect has its own signature • Exact location, type and size identified Impinging pulse Reflection from a local blockage Reflection from a local degradation Reflection from a hole t Blockage deposits, dents, welding material Wall Loss pitting, erosion www.soundtubetesting.com

  19. SAMPLE SIGNALS Tube Wall Degradation Hole Partial Blockage www.soundtubetesting.com

  20. OPERATION www.soundtubetesting.com

  21. PUTTING DOLPHIN G3™ TO WORK Setup (map, parameters) Take measurements Analyze results and generate report 1 2 3 www.soundtubetesting.com

  22. STEP 1: SETUP – MAP OUT WORKPLAN 2 3 1 2 Tubes numbered automatically Tubes detected automatically Take a digital photo www.soundtubetesting.com

  23. STEP 1: SETUP – SET PARAMETERS • Tube length • Tube outer diameter (OD) • Tube wall thickness • Ambient temperature www.soundtubetesting.com

  24. STEP 2: TAKE THE MEASUREMENTS www.soundtubetesting.com

  25. STEP 3: ANALYZE RESULTS The software identifies all defects • Operator needs to verify the results Approve www.soundtubetesting.com

  26. STEP 3: GENERATE REPORT www.soundtubetesting.com

  27. MARKETS SERVED • Refineries, fuel processing • Power generation utilities • Petrochemicals, chemicals • Food and beverage • Air conditioning (HVAC) • Pulp and paper • Tube cleaning QA • Steel factories Industrial sectors / applications www.soundtubetesting.com

  28. INDUSTRY STANDARDS • ASME • Standard in process • ASTM • Initial stages www.soundtubetesting.com

  29. THIRD PARTY REPORTS Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) • AcousticEye technology validation study • Findings report published and available www.soundtubetesting.com

  30. 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 www.soundtubetesting.com

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