WINS 2012 NDT Training Course Calendar: Contact us right away!
Level I/II MT/PT course in State College, PA December 12-15, 2011
Level I UT course completed in State College, PA December 5-9, 2011
WINS expands fiberglass and steel tank inspection capability to include remote visual inspection.
Level II UT course completed in State College, PA October 6-9, 2011
Level II AE course completed in State College, PA October 24-28, 2011
Level I MT/PT course completed in State College, PA October 10-11, 2011
Level I UT course completed in State College, PA September 26-30, 2011
Level I/II MT course completed in State College, PA September 22-23, 2011
Level I UT course completed in State College, PA September 6-9, 2011
Level I/II MT/PT course completed in State College, PA August 29-31, 2011
UT Weld Inspection course in Somers, CT August 23-25, 2011
Level II UT course completed in State College, PA August 15-19, 2011
Level I UT course completed in State College, PA August 12, 2011
Level II UT course completed in Toronto, OH, July 23, 2011
Level I UT course completed in State College, PA July 15, 2011
Level I/II MT/PT course completed in Mayfield, OH July 8, 2011
Level I/II MT course completed in Indiana, PA June 29, 2011
Level I UT course in State College, PA March 28-April 1, 2011
Level I AE course in State College, PA March 21-25, 2011
View a presentation on the Principles and applications of long range ultrasound
WINS funded by Transportation Research Board to develop Bridge Cable Inspection Technology.
Watch video of Wireless Acoustic Emission Sensor Network for Bridge Structural Health Monitoring
Use Acoustic Emission (AE) to inspect new and in-service AST for flaws in:
- Tank walls,
- pad welds
- nozzle attachments, and
- stiffener welds.
AE detects the following defects:
- Parent and weld metal cracks,
- Stress corrosion cracks, pits, gouges
- Corrosion product,
- Weld defects; LOF, LOP, porosity,inclusions, undercuts, etc.
Steel AST structural integrity tests typically take about 1/2 day to complete depending on pump capacity, tank capacity, and access limitations. WinS AE steel tank inspection procedure satisfies the guidelines set forth in ASTM E 1930-02 "Examination of Liquid-Filled Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Metal Storage Tanks Using Acoustic Emission". Atmospheric In-Service Steel Tank Fill Schedule
The loading schedule is as follows:
- Baseline noise level determination for 10 minutes.
- Hold at 85% capacity for 10 minutes minimum.
- Hold at 95% capacity for 10 minutes minimum.
- Hold at 105% capacity for 30 minutes minimum.
Note that new tanks are filled following a 50%, 80%, 90%, 100% schedule. Second loadings may be required on previously repaired tanks. Our American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) certified inspectors have complementary training in fall protection, and confined space safety. With over 1000 above-ground storage tanks tested in United States, Canada, South America, the Middle East, and Asia, we have a proven track record for high quality nondestructive testing services and safety.