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Guides for inspection, robotics, data and visualization teams
Inspection Knowledge Hub
Technical notes for asset owners and inspection engineers working with robotic NDT, field data and reporting workflows.
UT Corrosion-Rate Trending in United States
Before subtracting two UT readings, prove they describe the same metal under a compatible measurement setup. Control location, validity, coverage, physical changes and inspection history first.
- Qualify location, physical configuration, measurement validity and coverage before calculating a UT corrosion trend.
- Define each location from a stable datum, local coordinates, direction, units, drawing revision and bounded examination area.
- Compare like with like: a spot value, scan minimum and area statistic describe different evidence unless a qualified procedure reconciles them.
Pipe Support Corrosion Inspection: United States
Plan pipe-support and trunnion corrosion inspections with focused visual checks, valid UT coverage, clear no-data zones and qualified follow-up.
External Floating-Roof Tank Inspection: United States
Build a decision-ready external floating-roof inspection plan that separates visual observations, qualified UT readings, coverage gaps and roof-integrity decisions.
Dead-Leg Corrosion Inspection in United States | Robotic UT Mapping
A practical dead-leg corrosion inspection workflow for mapping risk features, UT coverage, valid readings and exclusions beyond sparse spot checks.
Underwater Tank Inspection: United States | ROV + UT
A practical underwater tank inspection workflow using ROV video, local cleaning and UT spot readings, with clear coverage and hygiene controls.
Internal Pressure Vessel Inspection in United States | RVI and UT
Plan internal pressure vessel inspection with MagRover RVI and UT gridding, including data quality, safety limits and underground-vessel considerations.
API 653 Robotic Tank Inspection in United States | In-Service UT Guide
How in-service robotic tank-floor data supports API 653 inspection planning, shutdown priorities and repair decisions while the tank remains operating.
Robotic vs Manual Tank Inspection Cost in United States | Full Project Guide
A practical cost model for comparing robotic tank inspection with manual internal inspection, including shutdown, cleaning, gas-freeing, scaffolding, confined-space controls and lost availability.
Tank Floor Inspection Methods in United States | MFL, Manual UT and Robotic UT
A technical comparison of MFL floor scanning, manual ultrasonic testing and robotic in-service UT crawlers for storage tank bottom integrity programs.
Confined Space Inspection Alternative in United States | Robotic NDT
How robotic NDT can remove people from tanks, pressure vessels, boilers and water assets while reducing permit burden, rescue exposure and shutdown dependency.
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