New corrosion mapping scanning solution
CWP by Sonatest
A new semi-automated solution for corrosion mapping applications has been developed by Sonatest Ltd., UK: the Veo & Corrosion WheelProbe (CWP) Scanning system. The CWP Scanner has been designed to provide an easier, semi-automated way of providing 100% coverage.
The system as a whole consists of the veo 16:64, a phased array flaw detector, a 64 element Corrosion WheelProbe and a CWP scanner. The Corrosion Wheel Probe is said to be a tried and tested solution for corrosion mapping by many leading companies in the Pipeline and Oil & Gas sectors, hence the development of the system. The scan width of a Corrosion WheelProbe (CWP) is described by Sonatest to be close to 50mm in one pass and it can be used on pipe diameters from 4 - 42 inches. The Veo & CWP scanning system additionally is said to give the flexibility of utilising the CWP on a completely manual basis for small area scans, such as for screening of pipe work of vessels (where LRUT has been used) or for (with certain limitations) scanning along the length (Axial) of the pipe.
