Providing You With Quality Nondestructive Testing Services
MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTION
MPI is a non-destructive testing (NDT) process for detecting surface discontinuities in ferromagnetic materials such as iron, nickel, cobalt, and some of their alloys. The process puts a magnetic field into the part. This allows the piece to be magnetized by direct or indirect magnetization. Direct magnetization occurs when the electric current is passed through the test object and a magnetic field is formed in the material. Indirect magnetization occurs when no electric current is passed through the test object, but a magnetic field is applied from an outside source. The magnetic lines of force are perpendicular to the direction of the electric current, which may be either alternating current (AC) or some form of direct current (DC) (rectified AC).
ULTRASONIC TESTING
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM) is frequently used to assess corrosion, erosion, as well as mechanical damage of the structural materials on tanks, vessels, piping, castings, and structural steel. The testing is accomplished with portable equipment and the results are evaluated to industry standards, codes, or customer specifications. This method can locate and measure the amount of corrosion, erosion, or voids within a material. This data is then used to assess the life expectancy of the component or if repairs are required before
returned to service.
Shear Wave, sometimes referred to as Angled Beam Ultrasonic testing, is a portable testing method that offers an effective test for weld inspection in pipes, pressure vessels, plates, or in areas where other test methods are not feasible or practical. The shear wave method is great for fusion-type defects or cracks, whether it is in a weld or on the specimen itself.
RADIOGRAPHIC TESTING
Radiographic testing examines welds using specialized equipment that utilizes Iridium 192 as the radioactive source. The film is processed on-site and interpreted to all applicable codes. Our mobile units consist of 2-3 man crews using trucks that are fully equipped and self-contained, including dark rooms
and generators.
We provide our customers with quick and accurate results on-site, with all work being performed safely and efficiently.
LIQUID PENETRANT TESTING
Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), also called Dye Penetrant Inspection (DPI) and Penetrant Testing (PT), is widely used to detect surface defects in castings, forging, welding, material cracks, porosities, and possible fatigue failure areas. We offer a variety of LPT procedures including visible, fluorescent, water-washable, and solvent-removable processes to meet our customers’ specific needs.
POSITIVE MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
‘PMI’ is a non-destructive testing method known as positive material identification. Positive material identification (or alloy analysis) is the spectral analysis of the elemental composition of alloys, metals, and steel.
PMI is commonly used on old pipes and metal parts to determine the exact composition of the material so that welders can safely and effectively work on the metal. Our PMI equipment is portable for easy use in the field. After a reading is taken, the data is analyzed by a computer to determine the exact percentages of different elements. Results are then printed out and given to the customer on-site.
API SERVICES
Practically all materials and equipment have federal, state, and local codes that mandate performance requirements. Violating codes in products and processes can result in hassles ranging from unscheduled plant shutdowns to incurring costly legal penalties. Blazer Inspection, Inc. offers code-compliance inspections, including API 510, API 570, API 653, and API 580. Interpreting and explaining the ASME standards and API codes is the core of our business. Our innovative services pinpoint damaged sections of piping systems, atmospheric storage tanks, and vessels to help optimize infrastructure investments, stop leaks, reduce risk, and ensure environmental compliance.
QA/QC SERVICES
Blazer Inspection, Inc. offers QA/QC services tailored to meet your needs. Our weld inspectors have been trained to SNT-TC-1A guidelines, including additional certification from the American Welding Society’s CWI program. Our inspectors also have access to the latest codes, associated interpretations, and the industry's most up-to-date welding/inspection processes and methodologies. Blazer can also assist with validating quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, measuring production, documenting evidence, determining operational performance qualification, and writing/updating quality assurance procedures.