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NDE/NDT Inspection Services

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NDE/NDT Inspection Services

TEAM provides complete NDE / NDT
inspection and testing services for
industries worldwide. What sets our
services apart from others is innovative
technologies and techniques employed
by fully trained and certified, expert
technicians. Whatever your inspection
requirements, no matter how simple or
complex, you can rest assured TEAM
has you covered. In our forty-plus
Why TEAM?
+ Single supplier, single
point of contact worldwide
+ Company-wide
commitment to safety
+ Trained and certified
inspectors
+ F
 ull-service,
high-volume labs
+ Complete range of
inspection services

years of business we know that each

company has specific needs and
expectations. That is why each
inspection service we perform is based
upon delivering the consistency of
service on which we pride ourselves.
Our ultimate goal is to maximize quality,

+ A
 dvanced testing
methods and techniques

safety and productivity in your critical

+ Engineering, manufacturing
and technical support

components, equipment and processes.

+ A
 vailable 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, 365 days
a year

TEAM can safely and reliably meet any

inspection requirement or industry
standard on a 24/7/365 basis.

Service Experts at Advocating Solutions

As a world-class service company, we employ
only the best, most qualified technicians to
ensure each and every job is completed safely
and to the highest standards every time. Our
quality management system requires quality
indoctrination training for all personnel.
Additional training and documentation are
required based on specific technical job
requirements. TEAM provides training as part
of the preparation for certification. That means
that the technician that works on your equipment
has been trained in that specific service area. We
dont operate with a jack-of-all-trades attitude.
This is why our TEAM is able to provide expert
solutions for even the most difficult challenges.

Employing Innovation and Expertise to Validate Material Integrity for Fixed Equipment and Piping Systems
Machined parts and industrial structures can be complex systems that experience extreme
loads and fatigue during their lifetime. Non-destructive evaluation (NDE), or Non-destructive
testing (NDT), enables the inspection of these components without permanently altering
the equipment. It is a highly valuable technique that is often used to validate the integrity
of materials, detect instabilities, discover performance outside of tolerances, identify failed
components, or highlight an inadequate control system.

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NDE/NDT Inspection Capabilities

Our technicians are trained in:
+ U
 ltrasonics
- Thickness Measurement
- Shear Wave
- Phased Array
- Time of Flight Diffraction
- Automated
- IRIS
+ Magnetic Particle Inspection
+ Liquid Penetrant Inspection
+ E
 lectromagnetic Testing
- Eddy Current Inspection
- Remote Field Inspection
- Alternating Current Field
Measurement (ACFM)
+ R
 adiographic Testing
- Film
- Digital
- Real Time Radiography
- Computed
- Radiographic Film Interpretation

Liquid Penetrant Inspection

Alternating Current Field Measurement

Liquid Penetrant Inspection is one of the most

widely used NDE/ NDT methods. Its popularity
can be attributed to two main factors: its relative
ease of use and its flexibility. Liquid Penetrant
Inspection can be used to inspect almost
any material.

Originally developed for inspection of fatigue

cracking, Alternating Current Field Measurement
(ACFM) is an advanced technique for detecting
surface cracks and pinpointing the location,
length and depth of the defect. This rapid,
one-pass ET method does not require extensive
cleaning of the work piece or electrical contact.

TEAM utilizes Liquid Penetrant Inspection

to detect surface discontinuities in both
ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic materials.
In castings and forgings, there may be cracks
or leaks in new products or fatigue cracks in inservice components. We perform the test using
visible red dyes under visible light conditions
or fluorescent dyes under ultraviolet light. As
the name implies, the dyes penetrate into the
surface discontinuities by capillary action. After
the excess material is removed from the material
being tested, indications will appear. Evaluation
and classification of material is based on code or
customer requirements.

Unlike Dye Penetrant (PT) and Magnetic Particle

Testing (MT), our ACFM works through paint and
coatings and in a wide range of temperatures.
Results are automatically recorded and
accepted by certification authorities.

+ M
 agnetic Flux Leakage Inspection
(Tank Floor Inspection)
+ Hardness Testing
+ Positive Material Identification
+ Guided Wave Testing
+ Ground Penetrating Radar

Advantages

Advantages

+ D
 etects surface discontinuities
in both ferromagnetic, and
non-ferromagnetic materials.

+ D
 etects surface cracks and pinpoints the
location, length and depth of the defect
without the need for extensive cleaning
of the work piece or equipment.

+ D
 iscovers cracks or leaks
in new products.
+ F
 inds fatigue cracks in
in-service components.
Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced
+ C
 astings
+ F
 orgings

Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced
+ Painted or coated piping
+ Process vessels
+ Structural frameworks
+ Bridges
+ Cranes
+ Axles
+ Ship hulls

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Magnetic Particle Inspection

Ground Penetrating Radar

Positive Material Identification

Magnetic Particle Inspection is a non-destructive

testing (NDT) process for detecting surface and
slightly subsurface discontinuities in ferroelectric
materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and some
of their alloys. The process puts a magnetic
field into the test object. When the part is
magnetized, flaws perpendicular to the magnetic
field direction cause flux leakage. If a lapse or
a crack is present the magnetic particles will be
attracted to the flawed area, providing our TEAM
technician with what is called an indication.
Our technician will then evaluate the indication
to assess the location, size, shape and extent
of these imperfections.

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a versatile

inspection/survey method that utilizes radar
to locate utility lines, pipelines, conduit, rebar,
vessels and other equipment underground or
in concrete slabs.

Positive Material Identification (PMI) quickly and

accurately identifies the composition of more
than 100 different engineering alloys onsite.
TEAM can perform PMI on virtually any size or
shape of pipe, plate, weld, welding materials,
machined parts or castings. We perform both
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Optical Emission
Spectroscopy (OES), two methods of conducting
a PMI examination. Both methods ensure
compliance with Process Safety Management
(PSM) requirements.

TEAMs GPR sends radio signals in the area

being surveyed. Reflections are sent back to the
processor based on the dielectric principals of
the reflector. Our GPR system has the versatility
to be mounted on a cart or pulled behind a
vehicle depending on the terrain. Using various
combinations of antennae, indications are
interpreted with great accuracy.
Based on client requirements, we can provide either
2-D or 3-D imaging, incorporate GPS locating
within the system and develop customized reports
to specific needs. Concrete walls and slabs can be
marked directly on the slab, noting the depth of the
indications as necessary.

Advantages

Advantages

Advantages

+ D
 etects surface and near-surface
imperfections such as cracks, seams
and laps in ferromagnetic materials.

+ L
 ocates underground utilities or in-slab
piping and rebar with great accuracy.

+ Identifies the composition of more than

100 different engineering alloys onsite.

+ A
 ssess location, size, shape and
extent of imperfections.
Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced
+ Ferroelectric materials

+ Displays survey results in real time.

+ P
 rovides field reports customized
to customer requirements.

Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced
+ Pipe

+ E
 liminates observation of geometric
displacement or geometric enlargement.

+ Plate

Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced

+ Welding materials

+ B
 uried Pipes
+ C
 oncrete

+ Weld
+ Machined parts
+ Castings

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Ultrasonic Testing
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to detect surface breaking and
internal imperfections, measure material thickness and determine acceptance or rejection of
a test object based on a reference code or standard.
Electro Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT)
EMAT is a high speed ultrasonic testing technique that utilizes
Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers to screen pipes, tanks,
vessels, heater tubes and other structures for flaw detection
and corrosion/erosion measurement. EMAT does not require
a couplant for transmitting sound, which makes it well suited
for inspection of hot parts, and integrated in automated
environments. This service can inspect through coatings and
is not affected by pollutants or oxidation and are capable of
inspecting large areas.
Ultrasonic Thickness Testing (UTT)
UTT measures remaining wall thickness on piping, pressure
vessels, storage tanks and other equipment, and can be used to
scan bolts, shafts and raw materials for imperfections. A straight
beam is directed at the test piece and, utilizing the round trip time
for the ultra-sonic energy, the distance to the flaw is displayed in
thousandths of an inch. On UT units using A-scan, the display will
show multiple flaws at different depths.
Shearwave Ultrasonics (UT-S)
UT-S, or A-scan testing, transmits an ultrasonic wave at
a predetermined angle into the test material. Surfaces normal
to the beam path and corner traps reflect the wave energy
back to the transducer. The display shows the distance the
wave traveled to the imperfection and the relative strength
of the energy. You can also characterize what type of defect
is present based off of the signal response.
B-Scan
B-scan is useful for corrosion analysis or locating laminations
and inclusions in new rolled materials. Real-time imaging
displays a profile of the test material along the scan path.
Images can be stored for later review.
C-Scan
C-scan can be used to determine corrosion rates and code
calculations. The inspection is done in an immersion tank or
with a tank crawler, and data is displayed on a plan view utilizing
a color system to indicate various material thicknesses.
Internal Rotating Inspection System (IRIS)
IRIS inspection detects defects and measures wall loss of both
ferrous and nonferrous tubing. It provides information about the
geometry of the defect while accurately measuring local defects
and wall loss on both the inside and the outside of a tube.
Defects under support plates are easily detected and quantified.
Computerized reporting and tube sheet mapping are available.

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Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD)

TOFD is a code-accepted inspection and provides superior
height sizing capabilities to other techniques. Ideal for inspecting
and sizing defects in welds, TOFD uses two angled probes (one
on each side of the weld) to transmit sound waves into the test
material at angles specific to its thickness. Discontinuities are
shown as breaks in the waves or as additional waves between
mode lines. TOFD is normally utilized in conjunction with
Phased Array UT.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PA)
PA provides sharper detection capability for off-angle cracks and
is capable of displaying multiple presentations simultaneously. PA
applies computer-controlled excitation to individual elements in a
multi-element probe. By varying the timing of the excitation, the
sound beam can be swept through a range of angles. The shape
of the beam may also be modified to a specific focal distance
or spot. PA is accepted by code in lieu of radiography per code
cases. It can provide the client with more production, especially
during turnarounds. It should also be noted that all data can be
recorded and reviewed by a third party or an offsite Level III.
Automated Ultrasonic Testing (AUT)
AUT system uses different technologies from several manufacturers
to provide complete automated inspection capabilities. Technologies
employed include TOFD, Pulse Echo, Corrosion Mapping and
Phased Array. This non-destructive inspection process enables us
to screen piping and vessels, such as those found in the refining
and petrochemical industries. The user is provided with a true
representation of the test material, which speeds the process of
defect interpretation. All data is digitally recorded and scans are
exactly repeatable for long-term monitoring purposes. AUT is used
extensively in corrosion monitoring and to provide the client with the
data they need for fitness for service calculations in a fraction of the
time it would take to do manually.
Guided Wave Testing
Advanced Guided Wave inspection services enable you to locate
pipe defects, search for corrosion under insulation, assess
internal corrosion, locate girth welds on steam piping, and screen
for pipe and tube wall thinning without disruption of service. It
provides rapid, full-coverage pipe screening, reducing inspection
time and facilitating inspection of difficult-to-access locations.
Guided Wave testing inspects 100% of the pipe in question,
even through bends and branches. A large area of piping can be
screened in a short amount of time with limited insulation removal
saving the client money and time.

Inspections help you validate the quality,

safety and productivity of your critical
components, equipment and processes.
With more than 1,000 trained, certified
technicians and inspectors, we can safely
and reliably meet any inspection
requirement any time of day or night.

Todd Edwards, Service Line Manager,

NDT/NDE Inspection

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Electromagnetic Testing
Electromagnetic Testing applies to a family of test methods that use magnetism and electricity
to detect or measure cracks, flaws, corrosion or heat damage in conductive materials. Magnetic
properties and geometric analysis are used to determine the best technique to identify defects.
Eddy Current Testing (ET)
Standard Eddy Current Testing is ideal for nonferrous
materials such as heat exchanger tubes, condensers,
boilers, tubing and aircraft surfaces. TEAMs ET uses
electromagnetic induction to detect flaws in conductive
materials, displaying the presence of very small cracks,
pits, dents and general thinning.
Pulsed Eddy Current Testing (PEC)
Pulsed Eddy Current testing uses a step function providing
a continuum of frequencies. As a result, the electromagnetic
response to several different frequencies can be measured
with just a single step gaining information about the depth
of a feature of interest. Compared with conventional Eddy
Current Testing, during a PEC inspection there is no need for
direct contact with the object being tested. Measurements
can be made through coatings, insulation materials, weather
sheeting and even corrosion products. This means that
inspections can be carried out through any material that
does not conduct electricity.
Advantages
+ Detects or measure
cracks, flaws, corrosion
or heat damage in
conductive materials.

Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced
+ H
 eat exchanger tubes
+ Condensers
+ Boilers
+ Tubing
+ Aircraft surfaces
+ Storage tank floors

Remote Field Testing (RFT)

RFT is utilized to inspect ferromagnetic tubing. Extremely
sensitive to wall thickness variation with near equal
sensitivity to inside and outside surfaces, RFT does not
have the skin effect difficulties that conventional eddy
currents have when inspecting ferromagnetic materials.
Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL)
MFL inspection is an ideal way to inspect large
ferromagnetic steel surfaces such as storage tank floors.
When a magnetic field is passed through the steel, flux
leakage caused by pitting and corrosion on the underside
of the floor is detected by MFL sensors in the scanning
unit and displayed for the operator. MFL is also used on
ferromagnetic heat exchanger tubing and process piping
as a screening technique for wall loss.

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Radiographic Testing
Radiographic Testing (RT) is used to detect discontinuities in ferrous and nonferrous castings, welds or forgings
using X-ray or gamma ray radiation. RT reveals both external and internal defects, internal assembly details and
changes in thickness. Team licensed technicians meet all state and federal radiography regulations.
Conventional Radiographic Testing (RT)
Conventional RT is a nondestructive examination (NDE)
method that uses X-ray and gamma ray for detecting internal
imperfections, measuring wall thickness and detection of
corrosion. With RT, the material is exposed to a homogenous
ray from a radioactive isotope or an X-ray tube while a negative
film is positioned behind the material to be examined. After
development of the film, thickness and density differences
(material imperfections) will show as blackness. Acceptance
criteria define whether or not the indication is non-acceptable
(a defect).
Computed Radiography Testing (CRT)
Nearly everything that is done with conventional film-based
radiography can be completed faster and more accurately
with TEAMs advanced Computed Radiography system. CRT
produces digital images on reusable phosphorous plates
with lower exposure requirements. This process translates to
smaller exclusionary zones and decreased exposure times in
your facilities. The original archived image cannot be altered,
thus maintaining the integrity of the raw data. Without altering
the archived image, the electronic image-viewing software
can be sharpened, filtered and zoomed for analysis by the
technician or customer to enhance evaluation. Digital images
can be e-mailed or posted on the web, allowing others to aid
in analysis or report results. Viewing software also allows for
digital annotation and measurement using a mouse and/or
keyboard instead of grease pencil or overlays. CRT uses the
same radiation producing devices. CRT requires no film, which
means there is no need to buy or dispose of chemicals.
Real-Time Radiography (RTR)
RTR produces an image electronically, rather than on film,
resulting in very little lag time between the item being exposed to
radiation and the resulting image. Real Time Radiography allows
the user to detect corrosion under insulation easily and rapidly.
It also enables components to be moved and rotated during the
inspection, which results in better inspection coverage at higher
inspection speeds.

Advantages
+ Detects internal
imperfections.
+ Measures wall thickness.

Common Equipment /
Materials Serviced
+ Ferrous and nonferrous
castings

+ D
 etermines if corrosion
is present.

+ Forgings

+ P
 roduces digital images
on reusable phosphorous
plates with lower exposure
requirements. (CRT)
+ P
 rovides for smaller
exclusionary zones and
decreased exposure times
in your facilities. (CRT)
+ Enhances evaluation. (CRT)

+ Welds

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Advanced Inspection Capabilities

from Quest Integrity Group
As a member of the TEAM family, Quest Integrity Group invests heavily in its NDT technology
to capture higher quality, repeatable data with increased, typically 100%, coverage. Quests
corresponding investment in engineering assessment technology has enabled the organization to
take full advantage of the comprehensive data gathered by these advanced inspection tools and
services. The resulting advantage for our clients is clear: actionable information to confidently guide
your operating and asset management decisions.
Quests Innovative Inspection Offerings
FTIS Furnace Tube Inspection System
An ultrasonic inspection technology capable of
rapid, automated fired heater coil inspection in
refinery-fired heaters.
InVista In-Line Inspection System
A lightweight, hand-held ultrasonic in-line inspection
tool (intelligent pig) capable of detecting pipeline wall
loss and corrosion in unpiggable or difficult-to-inspect
pipelines. These include wharf lines, offshore risers,
sulfuric acid lines and pipelines with significant dents
and other obstructions.
HYDRA
An intelligent pigging technology used for in-line
inspection of buried or inaccessible piping in nuclear
plants and process piping in refining and chemical
facilities. HYDRA is a hybrid tool that combines key
functionality from the FTIS Furnace Tube Inspection
System and InVista In-line Inspection technology.
It was developed to address specific industry
challenges, such as short lengths of piping in complex
configurations, foreign material exclusion and limited
space for launching/receiving.
LOTIS Laser Optic Tube Inspection System
Utilizes laser profilometry to conduct internal steam
reformer tube inspections. LOTIS is internationally
recognized by the NDT industry and the American
Society of Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) as a timeproven NDT method.
MANTIS External Tube Crawler
Conducts reformer tube inspections utilizing proprietary
sensors and eddy current technology to inspect
steam reformer tubes, as well as several other critical
applications. MANTIS is unique in that it does not require
catalyst removal prior to inspection. When catalyst
removal is indicated, MANTIS can be combined with our
LOTIS system for a more complete inspection.

RDVI Remote Digital Video Inspection

Utilizes highly skilled and experienced
remote digital video inspectors, deploying
a wide array of video borescopes, remote
operated cameras, robotic crawlers, and
specialized tooling to deliver clear concise
visual data. This inspection method
enables visual inspection of nearly
every plant system and component
without confined space entry or costly
disassembly. All RDVI activities are
supported with comprehensive detailed
reports that include all pertinent data
points and images to document asset health.
RDVI also facilitates Foreign Object Search And Retrieval
(FOSAR). Skilled technicians equipped with robotic
cameras and extraction tools can help to insure your
systems and equipment are free of Foreign Object Debris
(FOD). Foreign materials endanger plant efficiency,
operability and safety by disturbing water chemistry
and posing a significant threat to rotating machinery.
Phased Array UT
Quest Integritys specialist NDT group provides
advanced ultrasonic inspection services for the power,
petrochemical and mineral refining industries. The group
combines innovative ultrasonic techniques, the latest
equipment and experience in testing a wide range of
critical and high value components to deliver engineering
solutions to clients requiring in-service inspection.

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Tank Inspection and Management

TEAMs comprehensive Tank Management
Programs have become the industry standard.
Backed by our in-house engineering,
documentation and certification services
including API 653 evaluations TEAMs on-site
inspections, repair and maintenance services
keep your tanks fully operational and compliant
with stringent industry standards.
Compliance with industry standards and
regulations depends on thorough, reliable
inspections conducted by highly trained
personnel. TEAMs API 653-certified
technicians follow the comprehensive
inspection manual developed by the company.
TEAMs engineering staff certifies all evaluations
and analysis. These safety standards are
unsurpassed in the tank-inspection industry.

TEAM is also an ISO 9001 and ISO 9002-certified quality

organization and manufacturing facility. Personnel are
trained, tested and certified to requirements that meet
or exceed those of ANSI/ASNTCP-189, MIL-STD-410E
and SNT-TC-1A. TEAM provides inspection services to
all industries, including those as demanding as nuclear
power and defense. In fact, TEAM routinely tests to
standards that are far more stringent than conventional
industry requirements.
On-site Inspection Capabilities
+ Corrosion
+ Detection and assessment
+ Tank crawler scanning
+ Fixed and floating roof seals
+ Ultrasonic inspection, A-, B- and C-scans
+ Radiography
+ Tank thickness measurement
+ Ground-penetrating radar
+ Magnetic particle testing
+ Eddy current/electromagnetic testing
+ T
 ank floor inspection by a magnetic
flux leakage system
+ Coatings and linings
+ Fittings and welds
+ L
 ab testing, including metallography,
positive material identification
+ Foundation and settlement
+ Shell plumb alignment
+ Fitness for service inspections
Should repair or maintenance be required, Team offers
a full spectrum of services to ensure your tanks are
ready for inspection or use.

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Where You Need Us. When You Need Us.

With offices in over 40 countries, Team
will be there when and where you need
us. Our global presence enables us to
be fully immersed in local safety, quality
and compliance requirements, while
backed by a world-class service team.
We have the resources to respond
promptly with a comprehensive solution
in any situation. No matter where you
are in the world, whether you are dealing
with scheduled inspections or an emergency
pipe repair, you can count on us to service
your equipment quickly, safely, accurately
and at the high level of quality people have
come to expect from Team.

On-site Inspection Capabilities

+ NDE / NDT Inspection
+ Heat Treating
+ Leak Repair
+ Emissions Control
+ Hot Taps, Line Stops
+ Field Machining Services
+ Bolting and Torquing
+ Valve Repair
+ Concrete Repair
+ Isolation Test Plug
+ Valve Insertion
+ Mechanical Integrity
+ Manufacturing
+ Specialty Welding
Team experts are available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Call us today: 1-800-662-8326

Industrial Services
Corporate Headquarters
13131 Dairy Ashford Rd.
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Toll Free 800.662.8326
www.TeamIndustrialServices.com