Through alliance partnering agreements, Owensby & Kritikos, Inc. (O&K) has the ability to provide this technology for our existing Master Service Agreement customers and potential customers. Competitively priced, this inspection technology allows for rapid set-up of collars that secure a multiple array of transducers to come in contact with the external surface of a pipe.  Currently, the equipment is capable of handling collars from 2-inch diameter to 42-inch diameter.

 

With one set-up or installation of a collar on a 6-inch pipe, the G-Scan system can transmit torsional sound waves up to 250 feet in each direction.  Known factors that hinder the amount of footage inspected in one set-up or can have influence on the technology are items such as extensive corrosion either internal wall or external.  Bitumastic coatings can also dampen the sound waves.

 

Once the collar is in place the G-Scan system is capable of emitting sound waves in multiple frequencies.  The sound waves reflect anomalies and evaluate them via a software analytical database.  Results are immediate and investigation of the anomalies can begin with the ability to accurately measure out the distance from indication back to the collar.

 

APPLICATIONS

 

This testing procedure is ideal for piping systems that are insulated, long runs of elevated pipe rack circuits, ground entry, marine dock piping over water and evaluation of piping at pipe supports.

 

To learn more about our G-Scan services, contact us now to discuss your specific situation. Call us at 1-800-749-3122 or e-mail us at inspections@ok-insp.com.