Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4. Founded in 2010 Experts in Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry Proven, patented Acoustic Eye technology European presence.
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Ultra-Fast Inspection of Tubes up to 4”
Founded in 2010
Experts in Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry
Proven, patented Acoustic Eye technology
European presence and customer base
CE certified
ISO 9001 certified
COMPANY SNAPSHOT
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BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Probe injects acoustic pulse down the tube
Returned echoes generated by defects are recorded and analyzed
Patented algorithms identify and report exact location, type and size of inner diameter defects
Based on Acoustic Pulse Reflectometry (APR)
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Invasive
Application dependant – shape, material, size,
thickness
Physical limitations – tube ID, wall thickness
Inventory of consumable probes and standards
required
Requires highly skilled personnel
Eddy Current – Electromagnetic test
Video Scope - Optic
IRIS - Ultrasonic
Slow, cumbersome, limited
Conventional inspectiontechniques
TODAY’S INSPECTION
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ACOUSTIC EYE SOLUTION
Boilers, Fin Fans, other heat exchangers
U-bends, twisted, spiral wound tubes
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals, graphite and plastics
Up to 4” inner diameter, any shape or material
Less than 10 seconds per tube, 5 sec.< 20 ft.(6m)
Fast enough for 100% inspection if/when needed
Ideal for emergency situations
No need for inventory of consumable probes or standards
Ultra-fast, non-invasive inspection
Easy operation with minimal training
Computer-based data interpretation and report generation
Less expertise required
Dolphin G3™
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TUBE SHAPE
U-bends
Finned tubes
Twisted
Spiral wound
Any Configuration
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5/16” up to 4” (8mm – 102mm) inner diameter
Up to 35 meters depending on defect size, tube configuration and type
TUBE SIZE AND LENGTH
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TUBE MATERIALS
Ferrous
Non-ferrous
Graphite
Plastics
Any Type
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INSPECTION SPEED
Less than 10 seconds per tube
• 5 seconds per tube less than 20 ft. (6m)
Fast enough for 100% inspection if/when needed
Ideal for emergency situations
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DETECTED DEFECTS
Tube Size 5/16”-2 1/2" (8mm – 63.5mm) 2 1/2"-4" (63.5mm – 102mm)
Holes Min. diameter 0.039” (1mm)
Even smaller in some cases
Min. diameter 0.118” (3mm)
Even smaller in some cases
Blockages Min. 5% of cross section Min. 5% of cross section
Erosion Min. 5% of wall thickness Min. 5% of wall thickness
Pitting Min. 20% of wall thickness Min. 50% based on defect volume
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OPERATION
Software guides operator step-by-step
• Tube sheet mapping
• Parameter input
• Measurements
Intuitive, graphic user interface
Simple process to collect data
Less expertise required
Minimal operator training
Computer-based data interpretation and report generation
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REPORTS
Customizable, graphical on-line reports
Available output in PDF or HTML format
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HARDWARE
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HARDWARE
Loudspeaker
Microphone
Tube Adapter
Microphone
Loudspeaker
Tube adapters to fit up to 4” ID
Customized extensions for easy tube access in challenging situations (optional)
Compact handheld device
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HARDWARE
External computer connected to handheld device
Runs AcousticEye software
• Inspection setup
• Probe status monitoring
• Test data recording and analysis
Main measurement and control unit
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Total box weight
• 39.7 lbs (18Kg)
Box dimensions
• 22” L x 17.9” W x 10.4” H
(56 x 45.5 x 26.5 cm )
Compact, rugged, lightweight
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DEFECT SIGNATURES
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Exact location, type and size identified
Each inner diameter defect has its own signature
TYPICAL FAULTS
Wall Losspitting, erosion
Blockagedeposits, dents, welding material
Impinging pulse
Reflection from a local blockage
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Reflection from alocal degradation
Reflection from a hole
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SAMPLE SIGNALS
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Hole Tube Wall Degradation
Partial Blockage
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OPERATION
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PUTTING DOLPHIN G3™ TO WORK
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Setup (map, parameters)
Take measurements
Analyze results and generate report
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STEP 1: SETUP – MAP OUT WORKPLAN
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1 2 3Take a digital
photoTubes detected automatically
Tubes numbered automatically
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• Tube length• Tube outer diameter (OD)• Tube wall thickness• Ambient temperature
STEP 1: SETUP – SET PARAMETERS
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STEP 2: TAKE THE MEASUREMENTS
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STEP 3: ANALYZE RESULTS
Operator needs to verify the results
The software identifies all defects
Approve
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STEP 3: GENERATE REPORT
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Refineries, fuel processing
Power generation utilities
Petrochemicals, chemicals
Food and beverage
Air conditioning (HVAC)
Pulp and paper
Tube cleaning QA
Steel factories
MARKETS SERVED
Industrial sectors / applications
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ASME
• Standard in process
ASTM
• Initial stages
INDUSTRY STANDARDS
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AcousticEye technology validation study
Findings report published and available
THIRD PARTY REPORTS
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)
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SUMMARY
Ultra-fast inspection up to 4” in any shape or material
• Less than 10 seconds per tube, 5 sec.< 20ft. (6m)
Breakthrough solution for today’s hard-to-inspect tubes
• Boilers, Fin Fans, u-bend, twisted…
Proven, patented APR technology
• Non-invasive, no consumable inventory
European customer base and presence
www.soundtubetesting.com
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