Eddyfi Brings Array to Air Cooler Inspection with Innovative Near-Field Array Probes
Posted: 2015-4-14
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Eddyfi
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Eddyfi
Québec, Canada, April 14, 2015 — Dedicated to
electromagnetic inspection technologies, Eddyfi is proud
to launch a new line of array tubing probes for carbon
steel tubes, such as those found in fin-fan air coolers.
The new near-field array (NFA) probes represent a turning
point in the evolution of NFT: the probes feature up to
30 coils and channel multiplexing makes C-scan imaging
possible.
The NFA probe design allows easily detecting and sizing
defects commonly found in aluminum-finned carbon steel
tubes, such as internal pitting, cracking, erosion, and
wall loss in a single pass. NFA probes are also easier to
use than other available inspection methods, their
inspection speed is higher, and they are highly durable
thanks to their hardened-steel wear guides.
Olivier Lavoie, Product Manager, Oil and Gas Tubing
Probes, comments: "An array technology for fin-fan air
coolers was sorely needed for a long time. Rapid C-scan
imaging is a game changer for ferrous tubing: at 12 in/s
(305 mm/s) — twice the speed of NFT — near-field array
probes combine sizing capability, intuitive imaging, ease
of use, and durability. We’re very excited to introduce a
complete line of NFA tubing probes for diameters ranging
between ¾ in and 1 ½ in (19.1–38.1 mm)."
NFA probe data is displayed as 2D/3D C-scans, which are
intuitive and rich in information. This enables the
discrimination and sizing of defects.
For details about the NFA probe and other Eddyfi
products, visit www.eddyfi.com/products/near-field-array-
probes/.
About Eddyfi
Headquartered in the advanced NDT hub of Québec, Canada,
with offices in Lyon, France, and Houston, USA, Eddyfi
focuses on offering high-performance eddy current and
electromagnetic solutions for the inspection of critical
components and assets. Eddyfi has customers in more than
50 countries in such major industries as nuclear, power
generation, oil & gas, and aerospace.
At Eddyfi, performance matters.
electromagnetic inspection technologies, Eddyfi is proud
to launch a new line of array tubing probes for carbon
steel tubes, such as those found in fin-fan air coolers.
The new near-field array (NFA) probes represent a turning
point in the evolution of NFT: the probes feature up to
30 coils and channel multiplexing makes C-scan imaging
possible.
The NFA probe design allows easily detecting and sizing
defects commonly found in aluminum-finned carbon steel
tubes, such as internal pitting, cracking, erosion, and
wall loss in a single pass. NFA probes are also easier to
use than other available inspection methods, their
inspection speed is higher, and they are highly durable
thanks to their hardened-steel wear guides.
Olivier Lavoie, Product Manager, Oil and Gas Tubing
Probes, comments: "An array technology for fin-fan air
coolers was sorely needed for a long time. Rapid C-scan
imaging is a game changer for ferrous tubing: at 12 in/s
(305 mm/s) — twice the speed of NFT — near-field array
probes combine sizing capability, intuitive imaging, ease
of use, and durability. We’re very excited to introduce a
complete line of NFA tubing probes for diameters ranging
between ¾ in and 1 ½ in (19.1–38.1 mm)."
NFA probe data is displayed as 2D/3D C-scans, which are
intuitive and rich in information. This enables the
discrimination and sizing of defects.
For details about the NFA probe and other Eddyfi
products, visit www.eddyfi.com/products/near-field-array-
probes/.
About Eddyfi
Headquartered in the advanced NDT hub of Québec, Canada,
with offices in Lyon, France, and Houston, USA, Eddyfi
focuses on offering high-performance eddy current and
electromagnetic solutions for the inspection of critical
components and assets. Eddyfi has customers in more than
50 countries in such major industries as nuclear, power
generation, oil & gas, and aerospace.
At Eddyfi, performance matters.
