Detailed Overview

A highly portable, small-form-factor Guided Wave Testing (GWT) tool designed for fast setup and screening in tight access areas. It generates guided waves for rapid, long-range screening of pipework for metal loss from a single point. The “Mini” solution offers unparalleled portability for long-range inspection, making it ideal for checking difficult-to-access pipe sections like road crossings and elevated piping.

The compact, portable Guided Wave unit for rapid, long-range screening on small-diameter pipework.

• This smaller, lighter GWT system is optimized for quick deployment and testing on pipe diameters typically up to 8 inches, providing fast, long-range screening for corrosion and erosion.
• It offers excellent portability for single-person field operations and inspections in remote areas.
• The components include the G4 Mini electronics unit, a compact transducer ring/collar, and the system operating software for data collection and analysis.
• Features the capability to excite and receive specific wave modes (e.g., T(0,1), L(0,2)) for optimal screening.

Top Features & Benefits

• Compact and lightweight Guided Wave Testing (GWT) system.
• Used for long-range screening (up to 100 meters) of pipework from a single access point.
• Single-operator setup and deployment for efficiency.
• High probability of detection (PoD) for generalized wall loss and pitting.
• Battery-powered for full autonomy in remote field locations.

Primary Uses & Functions

A portable system for Guided Wave Testing (GWT), used for long-range screening of small-diameter pipelines and piping for corrosion and defects. It is primarily a metal loss screening tool.

Real-World Applications

• Long-Range Guided Wave Testing (GWT) of pipelines and heat exchanger tubing.
• Screening for corrosion and wall loss in piping systems over long distances, including Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI).
• Inspection of buried, insulated, or elevated pipes from a single location with minimal surface preparation.
• Checking pipe supports and road crossings.

Industry Solutions

• Oil & Gas (Pipelines, risers, processing plants)
• Petrochemical (Process piping)
• Power Generation (Boiler feed lines, various plant piping)
• Manufacturing (Utility and plant piping systems)

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

• A portable and compact Guided Wave (GW) unit for rapid screening of piping and tubes for corrosion/metal loss.
• Works with GUL’s standard transducer ring assemblies (ring type and size depends on pipe diameter).
• PC/Laptop compatible for data management and reporting.

What’s In The Box?

• Wavemaker G4 Mini Control Unit (Electronics).
• Rechargeable battery pack and mains charger.
• Umbilical cable for transducer connection.
• G4 data acquisition and analysis software.
• Small, rugged field case for easy transport.
• (Transducer collar/ring typically sold separately or as part of a kit).

Also Known As

Long Range UT, Pipeline Screening, GWT Tool, G4 Mini, Compact Guided Wave System