| Client |
Dow Corning |
|
| Problem |
Integrity of sphere welds. |
| Approach |
TOFD inspection of 30% of all girth
& petal welds, manual UT of nozzle welds, UT
wall thickness assessment of shell & ET on leg
closure welds. |
| Result |
Full survey completed 3 days avoiding need
for intervention & disruption of site radiography.
On-line graphical results enabling immediate assessment
of condition.
No serious propagation of known fabrication defects
enabling vessel to return to service ahead of schedule. |