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Phoenix Inspection Systems has an international reputation for its expertise and problem-solving abilities. Whether you need advice on overcoming a difficult inspection problem, assistance with the design of new procedures or simply want to ask an expert opinion, our consultants can help.
Here are some of the challenges the technical support service team have successfully overcome:
 Inspecting narrow gap welds
Narrow gap welding methods produce joints that are difficult to inspect using conventional techniques. Phoenix Inspection Systems is devising ways to overcome these problems, as part of the international ITER project to develop a new generation of thermonuclear power stations.
 Subsea testing at 4,000m depth
A project to retrieve the oil from a shipwrecked tanker required an inspection of its hull to identify the best location to locate a valve. Phoenix scored a first in developing probes which could operate at 4,000m deep. It is believed to be the greatest depth an ultrasonic inspection has even been carried out.
 Developing new ways to test graphite
Phoenix has designed new electromagnetic inspection methods which overcome the problems of testing graphite, a crucial component in some nuclear power stations. Development into a full-scale testing tool is ongoing.
Process monitoring in the plastics industry
A novel transducer produced by Phoenix is helping a plastics manufacturer to improve the quality of polymer extrusions. The system monitors the quality of plastic coming out of the machine, triggering automatic adjustments.
 Exploring the qualities of ultrasound
When Scotland’s University of Strathclyde wanted to research the qualities of ultrasound it chose Phoenix to design the equipment. The device consists of a laser interferometer to detect pressure changes in the sound field of transducers.
Switching from radiography to ultrasonic
The speed and ease of advanced ultrasonics is persuading many operators to switch from radiography. Phoenix has advised clients worldwide on the subject. With experience of both disciplines, the team can provide a balanced viewpoint.
Researching ultrasonic detection of corrosion and leaks
The Robtank Inspec project was an EU research project for which Phoenix developed a rotating ultrasonic probe, Robulk.
 Phoenix worked with South Bank University and organisations in Spain and Portugal to find a reliable method to detect corrosion and leakage in industrial storage tanks. During the development work, the probe was deployed by a submersible robot. Since the Robulk can detect the edges of the plate and other objects, it also performed an important secondary role as a navigational aid.
Robulk press release.
Robtank Inspec website.
Phoenix specialists are involved in many prestigious international
projects and work closely with universities and other institutions to
maintain our position at the forefront of NDT technology. The team
develops new techniques on an ongoing basis and presents its work
regularly at industry conferences and in the trade publications.
Here are just some of the areas in which they can assist:
- Inspection design
- Inspection qualification
- Development of novel techniques
- Advice on international standards
- Tender specification documents
- Project management
- Mechanical Engineering
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