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Product catalog summary

Overview of Pulsed Eddy Current Inspection System
The MAXWell PECT system is a non-contact inspection technique designed for carbon steel objects like pipes and vessels. It measures steel thickness variations through non-conductive and non-magnetic materials, making it ideal for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) applications. The system is portable, weighing 7.8 kg, and operates for up to 8 hours on battery power.

Specifications

Applicable to ferromagnetic steel with wall thickness between 3mm and 50mm.
Maximum surface temperature for inspection is 550°C, with the probe kept below 80°C.
Lift-off range is 0-250 mm.
Includes a ruggedized tablet computer and data acquisition unit, splash water tight and robust.
Four standard probes optimized for defect sensitivity.
Data collection speed varies with wall thickness, from 0.5s to 2s per reading.

Application Case Studies

Jetty Piles: PECT measures steel thickness without removing coatings or marine growth, using rope access or boats for inspection.
Storage Tank Annular Rings: A flat PEC probe inspects under tank floors without removing corrosion products, preventing potential leaks.

Hardware and Software

Standard set includes a PECT instrument, four probes, signal cables, batteries, and a data acquisition computer.
Optional items include extension leads and underwater probes.
Data capture software enables quick field report generation and offline data verification.

Performance Parameters

Wall thickness range: 0-50mm.
Lift-off range varies with wall thickness.
Minimum pipe diameter varies with insulation thickness.
Typical accuracy of wall thickness measurement is ±10%.

Environmental and Compliance

Meets IP65 standards, salt and fog resistant.
Operating temperature range: 0°C to +40°C.
Compliance with CE and FCC Part 15B.

Catalog excerpts

ETHER nde maxwell pect in-service pulsed eddy current inspection system

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Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) is an inspection technique for inspecting carbon steel objects such as pipes and vessels, without the need for contact with the steel surface. PEC can measure percentage variations in steel thickness through any non-conductive and non magnetic materials between sensor and surface such as air, insulation material, concrete, plastics, coatings, sea water and marine growth, paint, , deposits, oil, composite repairs, fireproofing, “scabs” aluminium sheeting and other nonmagnetic insulation covers; so ideal for Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) applications. The MAXWELL PECT...

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Application Case Studies PULSED EDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF JETTY PILES The tidal zone of jetty piles are commonly protected by a ‘splash zone’ coating. When this gets damaged, severe corrosion can occur, potentially undermining the structural integrity of vital harbour installations. Conventional inspections are hampered by the thick splash zone coating and build up of marine growth. Pulsed Eddy Current Testing (PECT) measures remaining steel thickness without having to remove the coating, deposits and marine growth. The splash zone can be inspected by rope access techniques or from boats using...

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Exclusive Worldwide Distribution through ETher NDE Ltd. ETHER NDE Q ETher NDE, Endeavour House, Unit 18 Brick Knoll Park, Ashley Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK Tel: +44 (0)1582 767912 Email: [email protected] www.ethernde.com Document number 5040: Issue 2

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Maxwell NDT PECT Brochure

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