NDE Service Solutions

 Visual Testing (AWS - CWI certifications)

 Video Probe Inspections

 Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

 Magnetic Particle Testing

 Ultrasonic Thickness Testing

 Internal Oxide Thickness Testing

 Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing

 Metallurgical Replications

UDC utilizes a variety of basic and special

method non-destructive examination (NDE)
techniques to determine material integrity and
to perform condition assessments of boiler
components and auxiliary boiler equipment.
All Field Services Representatives receive NDE
training and are certified in accordance with
ASNT SNT-TC-1A and ANSI/ASNT CP-189.

United Dynamics
Corporation
2681 Coral Ridge Rd
Brooks, KY 40109

Phone: 502 957-7525 X2223

Fax: 502 957-5441
E-mail: mpannell@udc.net
sales@udc.net (502)957-7525
www.udc.net www.udc.net
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Specialists
United Dynamics “AT” Corporation offers
Nondestructive Examination, (NDE)
techniques which are essential for the safety,
reliability, and improved availability for all
boilers.
UDC Field Service NDE Specialists are all
trained and certified for the equipment and
materials used to properly perform NDE
inspections, utilizing procedures written in
accordance with nationally recognized codes
and standards.
All of UDC Field Service Representatives are
trained and certified in the basic NDE
methods, Visual, Magnetic Particle, Liquid
Penetrant, Ultrasonic Thickness as well as
other specialty NDE techniques required for
boiler component assessments.
All UDC Field Service Representatives are
trained and certified in the proper set-up,
calibration, and operational techniques
required when using an A-scan display to
perform ultrasonic thickness examinations
and piping FAC inspections.
Video Probe inspections are commonly used to
view the internals of boiler components. Header
ligament cracking, (photo above), and tube
stress corrosion cracking are but a few of the
many problems which can be detected.
Field replications, (above left), are an essential
portion of a component assessment. Creep
cracking, (right), can be detected at a micro-
scopic level, enabling component replacement
planning well in advance of the need.
Oxide thickness testing is another specialized
Ultrasonic Testing, (UT), method used to calcu-
late the remaining useful life of boiler tubing
components. By measuring the thickness of the
internal oxide scale and the tube wall thickness,
calculations can be performed to accurately
determine the future time for replacement,
enabling replacement planning well in advance.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, (PAUT), is one
of the latest developments being utilized in the
power generation industry today. Weld inspec-
tion, defect detection and sizing are just a few
of the applications of this new technology.
Benefits of phased array technology include its
ability to use multiple elements with a single
transducer assembly, shortening the time
required for examinations, thus reducing cost,
and maximizing the probability of detection of
discontinuities.
The small footprint of the transducer and its
ability to sweep the beam without moving the
probe lends aid to inspection of components
where the access for mechanical scanning is
limited.
The NDE technician is the most important
aspect of employing any type of NDE inspection
and is critical with the application of phased
array inspection. This new technology requires
a well trained and proven skill level for the
inspection.
Each UDC NDE Field Specialists are trained,
tested, and certified to perform the technology
utilized for any given NDE inspection service
solution offered.
Just one more reason clients demanding the
highest quality available in NDE inspection
services choose UDC!