Imperium, Inc. (Beltsville, Maryland) has announced the availability of its latest ultrasound camera and rugged controller system, the AcoustoCam i700.
The AcoustoCam i700 improves inspections on straight beam applications such as composites and pipeline corrosion mapping, as well as angled beam inspections for weld and time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD).
The AcoustoCam i700 provides higher resolution C-scan images than automated ultrasonic testing (AUT) or phased array systems. It creates images in flat or curved materials up to 6 in (15.2 cm) thick, and it is fully compliant with most industry ultrasonic test (UT) codes.
The camera produces sub-millimeter images of an entire field, rather than a single pinpoint. Large area maps are created in real-time and reviewed offline via analysis reporting tools.
"It is all about better pictures and reducing asset downtime," says Bob Lasser, president and CEO of Imperium. "The quality and repeatability of the AcoustoCam i700 images allows customers to get a true understanding of any potential issues before they become disasters or public relations nightmares."
Inspectors are certified for usage of the i700 within three days.
"The AcoustoCam i700 allows for inspections to continue without shutting down pipelines or pressure vessels—a huge win for oil and gas companies that are otherwise forced to defer production and associated revenue to verify historically unreliable pinpoint or AUT readings," says Danny Keck, a nondestructive testing (NDT) industry consultant. "Pictures tell the real story and allow companies to make more informed decisions to address corrosion or other potential flaws."
The AcoustoCam i700 features Imperium's new, rugged controller that is IP-66 rated, which means it is rated as “dust tight” and protected against powerful jets of water.
The system also has a 12 in (30.4 cm) LED display, two swappable batteries, and a built-in handle, bumpers, and kickstand. In addition, the unit features integrated tools that support real-time video collaboration.