Detailed Overview

A portable and user-friendly Guided Wave Testing (GWT) system designed for rapid, long-range screening of pipework for corrosion. It sends guided ultrasonic waves down the pipe to detect corrosion and material loss up to hundreds of meters from a single test location. The system provides the solution of quick, 100% coverage screening for anomaly location on pipelines, drastically reducing inspection time and focusing detailed NDT efforts.

Long-range screening of pipework for corrosion and wall loss using high-speed ultrasonic technology.

• This system rapidly screens long sections of pipe (tens of meters) from a single test point, using Guided Wave technology to detect significant defects or areas of wall thickness reduction.
• It is an essential tool for prioritizing areas for more detailed inspection (e.g., UT/RT), saving time and money by minimizing insulation removal.
• The typical kit includes the QSR 1 electronics unit, a transducer ring or collar for installation on the pipe, and the operating software for data capture and analysis.
• Effectively detects Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and Corrosion Under Supports.

Top Features & Benefits

• Quick Scan Range (QSR) Guided Wave Testing (GWT) unit.
• Used for rapid screening of pipework for corrosion/erosion.
• Operates over long distances (up to 100 meters) from a single setup.
• Compact and easy to deploy, allowing for single-operator use.
• Provides 100% pipe circumference coverage from a single band.

Primary Uses & Functions

A system for Guided Wave Testing (GWT), used for long-range screening of pipelines and piping for corrosion and defects. Its main function is to identify areas of significant wall thickness loss for follow-up inspection.

Real-World Applications

• Long-Range Guided Wave Testing (GWT) of pipelines and tubular structures.
• Detection of Corrosion Under Pipe Supports (CUPS) and Soil-to-Air (S/A) interfaces.
• Assessment of Bottom Side Corrosion on pipes lying on the ground.
• Initial screening of insulated or elevated pipes prior to integrity shutdowns.

Industry Solutions

• Oil & Gas (Crude and product pipelines, risers)
• Petrochemical (Process piping, heat exchanger bundles)
• Power Generation (Boiler tubes, steam lines)
• Manufacturing (Utility and plant piping systems)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• Long-range screening of pipelines and piping for corrosion, metal loss, and general wall thinning using guided ultrasonic waves.
• Requires GUL’s standard transducer ring assemblies (collars) to couple the wave into the pipe structure, sized for specific pipe diameters.
• Data is compatible with industry-standard Windows-based reporting software.

What’s In The Box?

• QSR 1 Guided Wave Control Unit (Electronics).
• Power/Control cables and external battery pack.
• Data Acquisition and analysis software suite.
• Rugged field case for all electronics.
• User manual and essential tools. (Transducer rings sold separately based on pipe size.)

Also Known As

Long Range UT, Pipeline Screening, GWT Tool, Quick Scan Range Unit, Guided Wave Ultrasonic Tester