TesTex HAWKEYE 2000 Weld Scanning System

TesTex HAWKEYE 2000 Weld Scanning System

Weld Scanning System for Crack Inspection

TesTex HAWKEYE 2000 Weld Scanning System for Crack Inspection

Using the Balanced Field Electromagnetic Technique (BFET), TesTex's Hawkeye crack detection system detects surface & subsurface cracking through paints, coatings or scale. With scanning speeds from a few inches per second up to a foot per second, the Hawkeye is much faster and more thorough than traditional NDT techniques.

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A revolutionary technique has been developed for the detection of cracks in welds and other materials.

TesTex introduces one of the most innovative systems for the detection and sizing of both surface and sub-surface toe-cracks in welds and base metals. Although the current system and geometric configuration is most suited for the inspection of lap welds in storage tank plates, the system is easily adjustable for the detection of toe-cracks in other welds such as butt, toe, fillet, etc. This system is based on the eddy current principles of electromagnetic techniques and replaces the old and laborious techniques such as vacuum box, dye penetrant or magnetic particle inspections. This technique is quantitative and gives the depth and length of cracks. Unlike UT, the system does not demand a clean surface and is forgiving to scale, corrosion products, etc. With scanning speeds up to 1 ft. / second, the system is fast, accurate and efficient for the evaluation of toe-cracks in welds.

Advantages:

  • Paint / coatings and corrosive products have no impact on flaw signal
  • Requires only minimum surface preparation
  • Unlike UT, requires no couplant - dry method
  • Testing speeds from a few inches / second to 1 ft. / second
  • Elimination of lift-off noise signals using special algorithms
  • Hawkeye can detect cracks with 1/8" or 3/8" of the surface


Features:

  • Scanners with various profiles to fit the weld outlines of lap, butt, toe, fillet, etc.
  • Enhanced S/N ratio using special noise reduction techniques.
  • Real time display of defects.
  • Signals are digitized and stored for future trending purposes
  • DSP based electronics platform


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The Hawkeye 2000 DSP (Digital Signal Processing) with multi-channel electronics

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Picture above shows some different Hawkeye Probe designs

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A lap-weld being scanned using the Hawkeye 2000


Example of Typical Defects:

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Flaw signal from a sub-surface 6mm EDM notch incorporated into a lap-weld. Plate thickness is 0.375".
Scanning speed is approximately 1 ft. / second

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The waveform above was collected using a traditional Hawkeye Probe. Both cracks are 0.008" wide with the
first cracking at 0.083" deep and the second cracking at 0.150" deep.

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The waveform above was collected using the traditional Hawkeye Probe. This data was collected on a Column during the
2008 ConocoPhillips Turnaround. The sharp up and down signal is a crack indication.


Software Representations:

The Hawkeye 2000's "Hawkeye" software package contains modules for Data Acquisition, 3D Full Color Data Display, Quick View Analysis and Advanced Digital Signal Processing. This provides crack detection and gives the depth and length of cracks.

Software Features:

  • User friendly menu driven functions
  • Special real time signal processing algorithms
  • Real time 3-D full color display
  • Rotating view for seeing hidden defects
  • Digital filtering for signal interpretation
  • Zooming algorithms for detailed views


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Full screen view of the display software with defects including side view, top view, channel processed
window, 3D view and raw data window.


Versatility:

  • Can be used for different lap weld sizes from 6mm, 9mm and 12mm thick plates (depth of energy penetrate).
  • A single envelope system for 1, 2 or 3 sensors
  • Adjustments for sensor orientation
  • Separates weld data from heat affected zone data.

System and Technical Specifications

System Specifications:

  • Works with various TesTex systems or stands alone
  • Main Unit Size: 4" x 2" x 3" (10 x 5 x 7.6 cm), Weight: 1 lb. (<0.5 kg.)
  • Channels: Up to 8
  • Power: 12VDC, 110 / 220 VAC or 240V


Electronics:

  • Electronics Base Digital / DSP based
  • Power Consumption Max 15VA
  • Self-Adjusting: 50 / 60 Hz


Probes:

Measuring Technique: Balance Field Electromagnetic Technique (BFET)
Maximum Penetration: 0.375" (9mm) carbon steel
Number of Sensors / Channels: 1 to 8
Inspection Width: 12mm per channel
Scanning Speed: 12 inch / second or 305mm / second (Max.)
Probe Types:

  • T probe
  • 45 degree probe
  • Pencil probe
  • Curved surface probe

Dimensions: (varies with application):

Height: 0.5" (12mm) - 3.5" (89mm)
Length: 1" (25.4mm) - 5" (127mm)
Width: 1" (25.4mm) - 4" (102mm)


Weight (varies with application): 5 oz - 1.5 lbs. (0.14 - 0.7 kg.)

The components above are used with a standard scanner, cable, serial port connector, 110 / 220 VAC power cord. It is easily packed for transport and can be taken anywhere inside the plant.

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