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Objective
To integrate an automated ElectroMagnetic Array based system for inspecting inner surface cracks on LPG Tank.
Background
LPG tanks were frequently subjected to SCC on inner surface during service and must be inspected from inside regularly. Conventional ISI by MT or PT is toilsome and costly.
Extremely hot in summer Scaffolding & Coating removal
ACFM has been used to detect surface breaking cracks without removing coating on components.
EMA or ACFM
Crack tip Current perturbation
Surface current
Surface crack
Crack
SDDPU
Abs
CP
Cracks
150
A group
C group
B group
Defect(mm) Defect(mm)
Type/Positn Depth 2 Notch/A 2 2 Length 40 20 10 Width 0.25 0.25 0.25 Weld-9 Centerline Crack ~2mm 13 38 Weld-6 Toe Crack
Block
Type
Depth ~2mm
Lengt h 12
Positn
30
6 4 2 0 0 20 38
o
1
5
15
50
90
Weakest response at 380 Amplitude decreased exponentially with Lift-Off Measuring error could be controlled down to 25%
10mmx1mm
1_Plate1_Plate2
(Max/Min)
(mm)
10 5 0 0 10 20 30
1
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(mm)
Scanner was moved to the top position and then scan automatically on each path. Scanning route was monitored by CCD camera and full coverage was assured.
Field Trials
Scanning is controlled and
monitored through CCD camera by inspector operating below the LPG tank.
Inspection Process
or
Yes
CCD Camera No
EMA EMA
Scan a Line
Conclusions
Laboratory and preliminary field trials proved the method satisfactory in detecting real cracks down to 10mm in length and 1mm in depth in both regions. However, minor improvement on the scanner manipulation is required before practical application.