OmniScan SX \ MX2 Training Program

Phased Array Analysis Overview

Chris Magruder

V4.1R3

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview

Phased Array or conventional UT analysis for weld inspections can be divided into
the following broad categories:
Amplitude analysis.
Volumetric location.
Length and depth sizing.
Flaw characterization. (Crack, slag, porosity, lack of fusion, etc.)
Each of these categories are explained in detail in the next series of sections.
In most applications it is necessary to have participated in or supervised the
acquisition for effective analysis. This is especially true for weld inspection that is
not repetitive and high volume like pipelines.

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview cont.

The four analysis categories are farther broken down into specific pieces of
information or measurements that are extracted from the data with software tools.
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11.

Flaw max amplitude (A%):

Flaw volumetric position:
Embedded \ Surface connected?:
Flaw start on scan axis (Sr):
Flaw end on scan axis (Sm):
Flaw length (Sm-r):
Flaw depth (DA):
Flaw upper extremity (Ur):
Flaw lower extremity (Um):
Flaw height (Um-r):
Flaw type:

Amplitude
Volumetric location
Length Sizing
Volumetric location
Height Sizing
Characterization

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview cont.

All of the parameters below can be displayed in the readings except for #3 and #11.
Those are subjective decisions that require experience and training.
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11.

Flaw max amplitude (A%): 81.8% measured at 61mm scan, 54.5 degrees.
Flaw volumetric position: -6.61mm
Embedded \ Surface connected?: Embedded
Flaw start on scan axis (Sr): 54.5mm
Flaw end on scan axis (Sm): 64.5mm
Flaw length (Sm-r): 10mm
Flaw depth (DA): 3.96mm
Flaw upper extremity (Ur): 20.90mm
Flaw lower extremity (Um): 19.03mm
Flaw height (Um-r): 1.87mm
Flaw type: Lack of side wall fusion

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview Code Example ASME

Some of the codes, standards, and procedures that are commonly used in phased
array inspection require all of the analysis categories to make an acceptance
decision.
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10.
11.

Flaw max amplitude (A%):

Flaw volumetric position:
Embedded \ Surface connected?:
Flaw start on scan axis (Sr):
Flaw end on scan axis (Sm):
Flaw length (Sm-r):
Flaw depth (DA):
Flaw upper extremity (Ur):
Flaw lower extremity (Um):
Flaw height (Um-r):
Flaw type:

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview Code Example AWS

Some of the codes, standards, and procedures that are commonly used in phased
array inspection require only require amplitude and length.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Flaw max amplitude (A%):

Flaw volumetric position:
Embedded \ Surface connected?:
Flaw start on scan axis (Sr):
Flaw end on scan axis (Sm):
Flaw length (Sm-r):
Flaw depth (DA):
Flaw upper extremity (Ur):
Flaw lower extremity (Um):
Flaw height (Um-r):
Flaw type:

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview Calibrations

The quality of the data and ease and accuracy of the analysis is directly related to
the beam quality and calibration.
Beam quality = beam angle, beam exit point, beam wedge delay are all precise and
the beam echo dynamic is as intended for the application.

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview UT configuration

The precision of the sizing is also directly related to the setup of the UT parameters
including A-scan point quantity, scale factor, range, filtering, voltage, etc.

OmniScan SX\MX2 Training Analysis Overview Advanced Probes

More important than any software feature or instrumentation specification is having
the right probe with the right strategy.
The immediate future of phased array into more difficult and challenging materials
and applications will be accomplished with advanced probes more than any
software feature or instrument specification.
Pictured below is the Olympus 2.25 MHz dual matrix array in TRL (TransmitReceive-Longitudinal) designed for austenitic material inspection.

Questions or comments:
PhasedArraySupport@Olympusndt.com

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