Zetec has posted a new on-demand webinar. The session discusses nozzle weld inspections using phased array ultrasound testing (PAUT) techniques including ray-tracing, scanner simulation and coverage maps to produce full 3D visualizations of the component and defects.

The 30-minute webinar presents an innovative inspection approach that includes UltraVision^® industry-proven software for ultrasound inspections in oil and gas, power generation and other industries.

With most software packages, accurate positioning and sizing of indications can be complicated. Also, beam misalignment caused by so-called “saddle surface geometry” can lead to missing of critical flaws. UltraVision has the advanced simulation tools necessary to design, implement and execute these challenging inspections in a 3D environment.

The webinar features demonstrations that show how to increase the inspection efficiency and probability of detection. You will learn how to:

• Design and validate an inspection technique and scan plan for nozzle welds using CAD files, ray-tracing, scanner simulation and coverage maps.
• Simulate and validate acoustic beams of an optimized 2D-matrix array probe assembly.
• Inspect a nozzle specimen with realistic flaws, using a commercially available scanning mechanism, TOPAZ^®64 PAUT instrument and UltraVision Classic 3D software.
• Use 3D data visualization and detailed data analysis.

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Zetec today introduced the ElbowFlex scanner for quick, manual ultrasonic inspections of pipe elbows in oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing and other industrial applications.

ElbowFlex is the perfect tool for measuring wall thickness and detecting flow accelerated corrosion on elbows with diameters ranging from 4 inches NPS (4.5 inches) to flat. Its 1D flexible linear array probe can adapt to the scanned specimen dimension and stay concentric throughout the inspection, providing all you need to cover the full range of elbow diameters in a single probe. The highly versatile ElbowFlex is able to scan both the straight and elbow aspects of a pipe.

ElbowFlex uses an Aqualene membrane for coupling in lieu of a water chamber and requires only a thin film of water on the specimen surface. The scanner can also work with standard coupling gel or a mixture of water and gel.

“Combined with any instrument in Zetec’s TOPAZ family, ElbowFlex can instantly provide the operator with crisp, high-resolution C-Scan images of corrosion and other damage,” said Dominic Giguère, Product Manager – UT Portable Solutions for Zetec. “It saves significant inspection time compared to conventional UT and grid systems.”

At 2.5 pounds, ElbowFlex is easy to handle, with simple button operation and magnetic wheels that help the operator keep the scanner in place while following the scan lines for complete coverage.

The complete ElbowFlex kit includes the scanner, flexible probe, Aqualene membrane, encoder cable, wear shoes, shims, tools, carrying case and spare components for consumables.

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Zetec introduces a new application note covering the piper aircraft bolt hole inspection included in Piper Aircraft’s service bulletin SB 1345. Zetec’s MIZ-21 is an approved equivalent instrument as listed in this service bulletin. The application note is now posted in our “Learn” section.

Zetec Inc., a global leader in nondestructive testing (NDT), today named Dave Whitley president, effective Feb. 1, 2021. He replaces Wayne Wilkinson, who is retiring in March.

Whitley brings extensive executive, management, strategic and omni-channel distribution experience across several industries. He joins Zetec from True Brands, a global wholesale distributor of beverage and barware products. As president and chief executive officer, Whitley was responsible for the strategic direction, business development and overall operation of the company, which distributes thousands of individual products from nearly 10 distinct brands to more than 30 countries.

Prior to True Brands, Whitley was president and CEO at Global Harvest Foods, a national consumer-products manufacturer specializing in pet food, and was chief operating officer at Nuprecon, a national commercial and industrial demolition and environmental remediation specialty subcontractor.

“Dave’s strategic leadership skills will further solidify the strong foundation of technical expertise, partnerships and customer commitment that already exists at Zetec,” said Chris Krieps, Group Executive-Process Technologies, at Roper Technologies, Zetec’s parent company.

“This is a great time to join Zetec, which has elevated the standards of what customers should expect from a global NDT inspection technology leader,” Whitley said. I’m looking forward to leading the company through its next stages of growth.”

Wayne Wilkinson “leaves Zetec in much better shape with plenty of forward-looking business opportunities,” Krieps said. “I would like to thank Wayne for his outstanding leadership and deep commitment to the company.”

Wilkinson joined Zetec in September 2014 and helped the company pivot from a legacy nuclear inspection business to an innovator in eddy current and ultrasonic inspection technologies across a wide range of industries, including power generation, oil and gas, aerospace and transportation, military, heavy industry and manufacturing. “I am incredibly proud to have had the opportunity to lead Zetec over the past six and a half years as we pursued our important purpose of making the world a safer place,” said Wayne Wilkinson. “I am grateful to the entire Zetec team for their dedication and hard work in helping us build a diversified global NDT leader. I’m confident that under Dave’s leadership Zetec has a very bright future ahead.”

Zetec introduces the latest release of UltraVision ET software. This new version of UltraVsion ET is designed for heat exchanger tubing and surface inspection applications. Created by customers for customers, the new release delivers on the inspection advantage with fast, easy to perform tubing and surface inspection applications. Discover the new UltraVision ET software release.

Zetec has published three new insight articles providing valuable insights on: TOPAZ64’s TFM calculator; the TOPAZ acoustic field tool; and corrosion mapping. View these and other articles.

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Zetec has posted a 25-minute on-demand webinar on new ultrasonic inspection scanning technology that helps technicians improve the efficiency and accuracy of ultrasonic inspections. This webinar is ideal for oil and gas, aerospace, manufacturing and other industrial applications.

The webinar features the NDT Sweeper scanner, a single scanning solution for multiple ultrasonic inspection environments. NDT Sweeper can handle flat and curved specimens, magnetic and nonmagnetic surfaces and raster scanning over long distances. It supports up to two phased array probes of any kind, making it the perfect companion for manual weld inspections.

The session will feature a series of practical demonstrations to show the operational and productivity gains of the NDT Sweeper scanner, including:

• A typical corrosion-mapping application and representative composite inspection
• Two different types of weld inspections

“This webinar will show how the highly versatile NDT Sweeper scanner works together with any instrument in Zetec’s TOPAZ portable phased array family to deliver an inspection advantage,” said Dominic Giguère, Zetec Product Manager – UT Portable Solutions at Zetec. “You’ll learn how to use the latest technology to achieve more accurate scans while increasing the versatility and productivity of your inspections.”

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Other language versions of this webinar are available for download at the links below:

• French– Webinaire: Scanner pour l’inspection de la corrosion, des composites et des soudures

• Spanish– Webinar: Escáner para inspección de corrosión, compuestos y soldaduras

• Chinese– 网络研讨会: 适用于腐蚀、复合材料以及焊缝检测的扫查器

• Japanese– ウェビナー: 腐食検査、複合材検査、溶接部検査用スキャナ

• Korean– 웨비나: 부식, 복합재 및 용접 검사용 스캐너