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TPAC Phased Array Solutions Catalog

TPAC is a company dedicated to facilitating NDT projects through customized phased array UT hardware, software, and consulting solutions. They have over 25 years of experience supporting customers in industries like nuclear and have expertise in techniques like FMC/TFM. TPAC offers field ready products like the Explorer device, and software like ARIA for advanced TFM and Prelude for phased array weld inspection. They also provide customized solutions such as software, electronics, probes, and enclosures tailored to specific application needs.
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TPAC Phased Array Solutions Catalog

TPAC is a company dedicated to facilitating NDT projects through customized phased array UT hardware, software, and consulting solutions. They have over 25 years of experience supporting customers in industries like nuclear and have expertise in techniques like FMC/TFM. TPAC offers field ready products like the Explorer device, and software like ARIA for advanced TFM and Prelude for phased array weld inspection. They also provide customized solutions such as software, electronics, probes, and enclosures tailored to specific application needs.
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Product Catalog

Leaders In Phased Array Solutions


and FMC/TFM

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The TPAC Advantage

Why Choose TPAC?


TPAC is a Company Dedicated to Facilitating Your NDT Projects.
Building on Years of Advanced Phased Array UT (PAUT) Experience
Our Team Can:
• Support you in your NDT Project from A to Z or only in areas you
find necessary
• Customize hardware and software solutions
• Define the best solution for your application based on standard
technologies (e.g. PAUT), or more advanced techniques
(e.g. FMC/TFM, etc.)

Expertise
With over 25 years of collaboration with various industries, the
TPAC team has been able to create and to participate in the
creation of friendly and efficient ultrasonic software to meet
customers’ unique demands. Our skilled specialists know your
needs and understand your specified requirements.
• Customize TFM software to fit your application
• Analyze FMC data
• Help you design the best PA probe for TFM
• Feasibility Study:
◊ Scan your parts so you can see the benefit of TFM

Support on AOS products:

Creating your ultrasonic applications requires electronic


solutions that have to adapt to complex requirements. Aware of the
difficulties of finding suitable, cost effective electronics, the TPAC
team proposes custom solutions based on AOS modular electron-
ics. We have performed various, customized customer
applications in terms of:
• Enclosure design
• Thermal shell
• Power consumption
• IP rating
• UT electronics mixed

Consulting:
With a serious and regardful attitude towards your business, we start
from the point of concept examination. Our specialists carefully
analyze your needs and help you create solutions for implementing
your project.
Field Ready Products

Pioneer: For Application & R&D Labs


• 16/16 to even beyond 1024/1024 parallel channels
• Fast! Up to 3 GB/s Data Throughput
• Supports Linear, Matrix and Custom PA Probes
• ARIA: General Purpose Advanced TFM End-User Software
• Standard SDK with example source code (C++, C#, MATLAB,
LabVIEW..etc.)
• TFMToolBox (Low-level TFM API Library, various algorithms
and combinations)
• FMC/TFM SDK: High-level API with both FMC and TFM
Ultra high speed

Explorer: Phased Array & Advanced FMC/TFM


The most advanced, compact, rugged ultrasonic device on the market is here! Explorer gives you high
performance technology that fits right in the palm of your hand.
• PAUT and/or FMC/TFM from 16 to 256 channels
• Small size for mounting on scanners
• Rugged & handles extreme environments
• VR: designed for IP68
• Off-the-shelf software available. See below!

Explorer 64/128 VR:


Designed for IP688

Explorer 64/256

Explorer 64/128
Software S

ARIA: Advanced TFM Software


ARIA is open format software which contains extensive features and is dedicated for the
FMC/TFM process. The capabilities of this software include conventional FMC/TFM, which
can be applied to straight or angled beam as well as flat, or curved pipe geometry. TFMp
is supported for increased resolution of scan. PWI, which is 20 to 40 times faster than con-
ventional TFM is also available with ARIA. Another key feature is Adaptive TFM which allows
inspection of various and unknown geometry

REAL TIME Adaptive TFM Focusing!

Multi Mode Imaging using PWI: Provides more precision than with AUT
Software

Prelude: Acquisition and Analysis Software


Prelude is a powerful and simple to use UT acquisition and analysis software for Phased Array
weld inspection. It features no menu, less than 12 icons, and few controls so that the oper-
ator can easily handle the tough field conditions without being bothered by a complex GUI.
Despite of its simplicity, corrected views are standard, and merged views can be obtained by
a single click. The Phased Array Wizard is dedicated for the supervisor only. Prelude is also a
base for developing the exact application you want. It is meant to be customized.

Concerto: Corrosion Mapping Software


Concerto is a UT acquisition and analysis software specially designed for Phased Array corrosion
mapping. For the tough field conditions that operators deal with Concerto features no menu, less than
18 icons, and few controls so that operators can easily work and not be bothered by complex GUIs.
Concerto is simple and easy to work with yet WT, Surface, and back wall Cscan can still be analyzed
and setting can be changed using the same acquired data. Concerto is a customizable software that
can be used to develop the exact application you want.
Solutions
W-Scan: Weld Inspection

With many methods for inspecting welds


available, you need the right tools for your
specific application. W-Scan gives you:
• Equipment dedicated to your application
• Solutions adapted to your specific weld
inspection application

C-Mapper: Corrosion Mapping Inspection

Corrosion Mapping is a well known technology for


detection of the remaining WallThickness in Indus-
trial applications. C-Mapper provides:
• Accurate assessment of the size of the corro-
sion shape
• Detection of exact remaining Wall
Thickness
• Specific equipment to fit your needs

Creep-Scan: Creep Damage Inspection


For Creep damage inspection, it is important to detect dam-
age before cracking occurs. Creep-Scan provides:
• Better detection than conventional Phased Array
• Detection of aligned or isolated cavities (cluster of cavi-
ties less than 10 µm size)
• Specific probe allowing greater detection ability
• Equipment suited for your specific application

Socket-Scan: Small Bore Pipe Socket Weld Scanner


For inspection of welds in small bore piping as well
as other small pipes, you’ll need a specific solution.
No need to look any further, Socket-Scan gives you:
• Specific Probes, Wedge and other necessary
equipment
• Abundant Field Application Experience
◊ Proven inspection in actual nuclear
power plants
Customization
Custom Software
With over two decades of experience in creating friendly and efficient Ultrasonic Software to meet customers’
unique demands. Our skilled specialists know your needs and understand your specified requirements.
Our team are experts in:
• Laboratory software with complex imagery
(Ascan, Bscan, Cscan, Dscan, …) and specific
algorithms
• Field software using scanners or specific tools
• Inline software for various industries

Electronics
Creating your ultrasonic applications requires electronic solutions that have to adapt to
complex requirements. Aware of the difficulties of finding suitable, cost effective electron-
ics, the TPAC team proposes custom solutions based on AOS modular electronics cards.

Probes
We help you create solutions for your applications this includes customized probes for challenging
inspections.  Our team specializes in:
• Phased Array (Linear, Matrix, Annular, Pitch/Catch)
• Simulation, Manufacturing, Characterization

Use different probe types with


the new HyperTranConnect
Enclosures:
• Integrating UT technology into a pre-existing system
• Building custom enclosures for any environment

• Water Cooled • Water Cooled • Custom 128 Channel Field ReadyEnclosure


• Ambient Temp. up to 150° • 256 Channels
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+1 (513) 785.0801

Common questions

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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 .

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