Eddyfi PipeScan HD
The Eddyfi PipeScan HD is a high-resolution magnetic flux leakage (MFL) corrosion mapping scanner engineered for rapid inspection of ferrous piping, pressure vessels, tanks, and structural assets. The system is designed to identify corrosion, pitting, and wall loss quickly without couplant or extensive surface preparation.
PipeScan HD uses high-density Hall-effect sensors and real-time C-scan imaging to provide immediate, traceable inspection results while permanently recording all data for post-analysis and reporting. The scanner operates through non-magnetic coatings up to 6 mm (0.24 in) thick and supports multiple interchangeable scanner heads for pipe diameters from 48 mm (1.9 in) through flat surfaces.
The system integrates with Eddyfi Swift-M and Reddy-32M instruments and supports one-person operation with scanning speeds up to 1 m/sec (40 in/sec). Compared with conventional spot ultrasonic thickness inspection, PipeScan HD significantly improves inspection coverage, productivity, and repeatability.
Product Capabilities
- High-resolution magnetic flux leakage corrosion mapping
- Detection of corrosion, pitting, and wall loss in ferrous assets
- Inspection through non-magnetic coatings up to 6 mm (0.24 in)
- Detection capability down to 2 mm diameter defects at 10% wall loss
- Real-time C-scan imaging
- Permanent data recording and traceable reporting
- One-person field operation
- Scanning speeds up to 1 m/sec (40 in/sec)
- Pipe inspection from 48 mm (1.9 in) OD through flat surfaces
- Compatible with Eddyfi Swift-M and Reddy-32M instruments
Industries of Use
- Oil & Gas – Pipeline, process piping, and vessel corrosion assessment
- Petrochemical – In-service process piping inspection
- Refining – Corrosion screening in refinery piping systems
- Power Generation – Boiler, condensate, and service water piping inspection
- Chemical Processing – Inspection of coated ferrous piping systems
- Marine – Transfer line and terminal piping inspection
- Utilities – Firewater and underground piping integrity programs
- Industrial Manufacturing – Preventive maintenance and asset integrity programs
Key Benefits
- Reduces inspection time and labor requirements
- Eliminates couplant and extensive surface preparation
- Produces permanent, traceable inspection records
- Improves probability of detecting corrosion and pitting
- Enables immediate field decisions and reporting
- Expands inspection coverage versus spot UT methods
- Supports one-person operation
- Reduces total cost of large-scale integrity programs
Features:
Highest-Resolution MFL Imaging: PipeScan HD delivers high-definition magnetic flux leakage imaging with detailed C-scan maps for rapid corrosion and pitting identification.
Detects Small Defects: The system detects defects as small as 2 mm in diameter at 10% wall loss, improving early-stage corrosion detection.
Scans Through Coatings: PipeScan HD inspects through non-magnetic coatings and paint up to 6 mm (0.24 in) thick, reducing the need for coating removal.
No Couplant Required: The scanner requires no couplant and only minimal surface preparation, reducing setup time and simplifying field deployment.
Flexible Scanner Heads: Multiple interchangeable heads allow inspection of pipe diameters from 48 mm (1.9 in) through flat surfaces.
Permanent Data Recording: PipeScan HD records all inspection data, enabling adjustable reporting thresholds and immediate field report generation.
Applications:
Corrosion screening of ferrous process piping.
Pitting detection in carbon steel pipe systems.
Inspection of aboveground piping in refineries and petrochemical plants.
Corrosion mapping of tank-associated piping.
Inspection of vessel surfaces for corrosion and pitting.
Screening of coated ferrous piping with limited surface preparation.
Rapid in-service inspection programs where couplant-free testing is required.
Integrity assessment campaigns requiring recorded, auditable inspection data.
Inspection of small-diameter pipe using dedicated scanner heads.
Inspection of larger pipe diameters and flat ferrous surfaces.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Technology | Magnetic Flux Leakage / Hall Effect Sensors |
| Method of Propulsion | Hand Push |
| Scanning Speed | Up to 1 m/sec (40 in/sec) |
| Model Options | PS-HD-MFL-127XFLAT, PS-HD-MFL-73X127, PS-HD-MFL-48X6 |
| OD Range | 48 mm to flat (1.9 in to flat), depending on scanner head |
| OD Range by Head | 127 mm to flat (5.0 in to flat), 73 mm to 127 mm (2.875 in to 5 in), 48 mm to 64 mm (1.9 in to 2.5 in) |
| Max Recommended Wall Thickness | Up to 12.7 mm (0.5 in), depending on scanner head |
| Maximum Coating Thickness | 6 mm (0.24 in) non-magnetic material |
| Number of Channels | 27, 17, or 9 depending on scanner head |
| Channel Spacing | 7 mm (0.27 in) |
| Smallest Detectable Defect | 2 mm diameter defect at 10% wall loss |
| Maximum Surface Temperature | 60°C (140°F) |
| Connecting Cable | 5 m (15 ft) standard length |
| Weight | 20.5 lb (9.3 kg) |
| Transit Case | Meets IATA requirements for transporting magnetizable material |
| Compatible Instruments | Swift-M, Reddy-32M |