Please see our product matrix for a complete listing of products by application and technology.
TesTex equipment is used for the non-destructive testing (NDT) of many vessels, structures, and systems, including:
- Boiler Tubes
- Above Ground Storage Tanks
- Pipes and Pipelines
- Feedwater Heaters
- Heat Exchangers
- Finned Tubes
- Condensers
- Welds
Boiler Tubes and Waterwalls
Using a wide array of technologies, TesTex has NDT products that identify defects from either the OD (outside) or ID (inside) of the tube. We inspect both ferrous and non-ferrous tubing and can cover approximately 2,000 linear feet (610m) per shift. Uniform rust, scale, and coatings do not interfere with testing; we perform hot-side surface scans; and detect corrosion cells, hydrogen damage, caustic gouging, pitting, and general wall loss.
| Boiler Tube Products | Outside (OD) | Inside (ID) | Propulsion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Field Electromagnetic Technique | Eagle-2000 | ||
| Low Frequency Electromagetic Technique | TS-2000 Prodigy | Viper | |
| Balance Field Electromagnetic Technique | Hawkeye | ||
| Internal Rotating Inspection System (IRIS) | Helix-XT | ||
| Mag-Wave Electromagnetic Technique | Mag-Wave ET |
In addition, TesTex offers reporting and mapping software for tube inspections, including TS-Map and AR-Wizard.
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Above Ground Storage Tanks
TesTex Falcon series of products detect defects on walls and both top-side and bottom-side defects on tank floors. General wall loss and pitting is easily detected.
In addition, minimal preparation is required because our Falcon LFET products scan through coatings. They work on heat-affected zones and can be used to inspect both ferrous and certain non-ferrous metals.
To inspect cracking in tank welds, TesTex produces the Hawkeye 2000 System.
| Above Ground Tanks | Product | Propulsion |
|---|---|---|
| Low Frequency Electromagetic Technique | Falcon Series PS-2000 | Viper |
| Balance Field Electromagnetic Technique | Hawkeye |
For mapping defects in tank floors, TesTex also offers TF-Map software.
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Pipes and Pipelines
For pipes, TesTex products can scan both straight sections and bends and inspect both through ID and OD scale. Our products detect MIC attack, flow accelerated corrosion, cracking, erosion, and pitting. Testing can be performed on-line with the fluid inside having no effect on results.
Using the TesTex Line-Cat, pipelines can be inspected at speeds up to 15 (4.57 meters) feet per minute. We offer inspection coverage of 360° for pipes with diameters between three inches and ten inches (76.2mm – 254mm), and 120° coverage for pipes with diameters greater than 10 inches (254mm).
As with other LFET products, the Line-Cat scans through uniform scale or rust and coatings and inspects both ferrous and certain non-ferrous materials.
| Pipes and Pipelines | Product | Propulsion |
|---|---|---|
| Low Frequency Electromagetic Technique | PS-2000 Prodigy LineCat | |
| Balance Field Electromagnetic Technique | Hawkeye |
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Feedwater Heaters, Heat Exchangers & Finned Tubes
While they are very different structures, feedwater heaters, heat exchangers, and finned tubes can be inspected by the same TesTex product set.
| Feedwater Heaters, Heat Exchangers & Finned Tubes | Inside (ID) | Propulsion |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Field Electromagnetic Technique | Eagle-2000 | |
| Eddy Current Technique | TX-4400 | PDP-22 PD-6K |
| Internal Rotating Inspection System (IRIS) | Helix-XT | |
| Mag-Wave Electromagnetic Technique | Mag-Wave ET |
Our TS-Map software and optional AR-Wizard report generator is available for use on all three types of structures and vessels.
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Condensers
| Condensers | Inside (ID) | Propulsion |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Current Technique | TX-4400 | PDP-22 PD-6K |
| Internal Rotating Inspection System (IRIS) | Helix-XT | |
| Mag-Wave Electromagnetic Technique | Mag-Wave ET |
Customers can use our TS-Map software to map tubes and record defects in condensers.
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Welds
TesTex offers the Hawkeye System for the inspection of welds and cracks.
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