Sensors & Electronics
Macro Property Measurement
Remote NDE Inspection for Process Tanks (354)
Problem: Need to perform reliable non-destructive inspections of process tanks in hazardous areas under remote control
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Interaction Mechanisms through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Establish measurement and operational requirements based on experience with Key Ultrasonic Inspection Technology
- Develop remote ultrasonic inspection technology
- Utilize robotic system experience for use in hazardous environments to integrate ultrasonic technology with robotic crawler
- Deploy sensor and crawler for required field tank inspections
- Proven system for on-going tank inspections
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Knowledge of ultrasonic measurement systems; understanding of transducers for long range measurements; ultrasonic modeling capability; C++ application software design and development; complete system integration and testing; data analysis and reporting.
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Contact: Al Pardini
