High-speed inspection system for whole bottom plates of tanks and shell of vessels

Abstract

On of the major causes of leaks of storage tanks is thickness reduction of bottom plates due to unexpected corrosion of down surfaces of plates. And it is extremely difficult to detect such defects or analyze corrosive trend of the whole bottom plates by ordinary spot inspection methods using ultrasonic inspection equipment. The high-speed bottom plate inspection system consisting of ultrasonic measuring unit having a 300mm of inspection width and data processing unit enables to identify such corroded condition accurately by continuous measurement of whole bottom plates of tanks. This system will contribute to dedicated predictive maintenance to ensure safety operations of tanks.