TPAC Phased Array Solutions Catalog
TPAC Phased Array Solutions Catalog
TPAC provides multiple customization options for integrating UT technology into existing systems, such as building custom enclosures to fit specific environmental needs and developing inline software solutions for various industries. These custom electronic solutions use AOS modular cards to adapt to complex requirements, ensuring robust integration without compromising system performance .
TPAC addresses challenges in non-destructive testing (NDT) through its custom solutions based on AOS modular electronics. By focusing on suitable and cost-effective electronics, TPAC ensures its solutions conform to complex requirements, offering features like custom enclosures, water cooling, and operation at ambient temperatures up to 150°C .
Creep-Scan technology offers significant improvements over conventional phased array methods by enhancing the detection of aligned or isolated cavities, even smaller than 10 µm. This increased sensitivity and specificity in detection is crucial for recognizing early signs of damage, potentially preventing catastrophic failures in structures before visible cracking occurs, thus extending equipment lifespan and safety .
Real-time Adaptive TFM enhances inspection accuracy by dynamically focusing on different geometries, allowing precise adjustment during the scanning process. In TPAC’s solutions, this capability provides multi-mode imaging, enabling inspectors to adapt to unknown conditions and enhance detail resolution, which is crucial for detecting defects in complex structures .
ARIA software enhances the effectiveness of TFM processes by supporting advanced TFM techniques such as TFMp for increased resolution, and PWI which operates 20 to 40 times faster than conventional methods. Additionally, it provides Adaptive TFM for real-time multi-mode imaging and inspection of various unknown geometries, thereby increasing accuracy and efficiency in inspections .
Concerto software is specially designed for corrosion mapping, featuring a user-friendly interface with fewer than 18 icons to minimize distraction during field operations. It allows for WT, surface, and back wall C-scan analysis and settings adjustments based on initial data. This customization enables detailed assessment and is crucial for accurately diagnosing corrosion issues under challenging field conditions .
Prelude software simplifies phased array weld inspection with its user-friendly design, featuring no menu, fewer than 12 icons, and minimal controls. This makes it particularly suited for tough field conditions. Despite its simplicity, it provides standard corrected views and the ability to merge views, tailored specifically for supervisors needing customization .
The Explorer device offers several advantages for ultrasonic applications, including compact size for easy integration into scanners, rugged design capable of handling extreme environments, and VR-rated design for IP68. It supports up to 1024 channels, achieving data throughput of up to 3 GB/s, and is compatible with multiple probe types and scanning software .
TPAC assists customers by leveraging their extensive experience in phased array technologies. They offer tailored advice on designing PA probes that meet specific TFM application needs, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy. Additionally, TPAC provides feasibility studies to demonstrate the benefits of their custom solutions, addressing challenges like probe geometry and inspection scenarios .
PWI (Plane Wave Imaging) technology enhances TPAC's Advanced TFM processes by drastically reducing inspection time, being 20 to 40 times faster than traditional TFM methods. This technology allows for rapid data collection and processing, which is particularly effective for large-scale or time-sensitive inspections, improving operational efficiency without sacrificing accuracy .