Monday, December 6, 2021
Meet EMAT: Your Electro-Magnet Source for Ultrasonic Testing!
Are you in need of dependable NDT inspection for your pipes, boilers, and other metal components? Russell NDE Systems is here to help! As a world-leading NDT inspection tool designer, manufacturer and service provider, our team of experts are here to help you keep your pipes, boilers, tanks and pressure vessels in optimal condition for many years to come. With award-winning technology, including ultrasonic inspection tools and a client base that spans North America and beyond, Russell NDE is your first choice for dependable ultrasonic inspection. Learn more about one of the newer technologies in our roster: EMAT (Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer)
It’s Time to Dig Deeper
One of the biggest risks facing any job site, factory, or containment facility is the unknown. While pipes and boilers can often look “fine” on the outside, the exterior may be hiding internal corrosion or pitting that poses a significant risk to your operations. Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT) utilize a highly refined Ultrasonic Testing (UT) technique that generates sound in the component being inspected by varying the magnetic field from a magnet through a control coil. This makes EMAT a completely non-couplant device compared to conventional piezoelectric transducers.
EMAT devices use a high-frequency field generated by electrical coils, which interact with a static or DC field, created by magnets, to generate a force that produces an elastic wave, which is used to couple ultrasonic energy into the part. EMAT transducers can generate all wave modes used in ultrasonic tests and are widely used for applications like:
- Assessing in-service piping for internal pitting
- Inspection of heat exchanger shells
- Assessing remaining wall thickness of plates such as ships' hulls and deck plates
- Inspecting pressure vessel heads and shells
Specific advantages of using EMAT devices include:
- EMAT does not require couplant for transmitting sound, making it ideal for hot OR cold parts.
- Can inspect through coatings with results remaining unaffected by oxidization, or surface roughness.
- Easy sensor deployment.
- Can generate SH waves without high mechanical pressure or low-density couplings, and more.
Ultrasonic and Electro-Magnetic Wave Inspection With Russell NDE
As a world leader in the NDT sector, Russell NDE Systems is proud to offer award-winning solutions for the safe evaluation of pipelines, boiler water walls, and more. From EMAT to flaw detection and everything in between, we have you covered!
Learn more about our ultrasonic models by contacting our team today!