Initial consultation & site survey
Our engineers review your asset documentation and conduct an on-site walkdown to identify critical inspection zones and access constraints.
Our methodology
Our engineers review your asset documentation and conduct an on-site walkdown to identify critical inspection zones and access constraints.
We select the appropriate phased array ultrasonic or stress analysis method and calibrate equipment against reference standards for your specific material grade.
Certified technicians perform non-destructive testing across all identified zones, capturing high-resolution A-scan and C-scan data under controlled conditions.
Our analysts process raw ultrasonic data and run finite element models to quantify wall loss, crack depth, and load-bearing margins against design limits.
Findings are mapped onto a risk matrix that ranks each defect by severity and probability, enabling targeted maintenance scheduling without unnecessary downtime.
You receive a comprehensive integrity report with annotated scans, stress plots, and a clear roadmap for remaining service life and next inspection interval.
Choose the evaluation scope that matches your infrastructure requirements. Each package includes a detailed report with actionable recommendations.
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Core Capabilities
High-resolution volumetric inspection of welds, forgings, and castings in metallurgical plant components. Detects planar flaws and wall thinning with precise sizing and depth location.
Explore methodNonlinear FEA models for load-bearing assemblies under thermal and mechanical cycling. Validated with on-site strain gauge data to predict remaining service life and failure modes.
View case studiesFull-coverage ultrasonic C-scan of ductwork, pressure vessels, and storage tanks. Generates wall thickness profiles to prioritize replacement sections and optimize maintenance budgets.
Learn moreProbabilistic assessment of degradation mechanisms to define inspection intervals and scope. Reduces downtime while maintaining compliance with API, ASME, and ISO standards.
Get detailsFitness-for-service evaluation of critical weld joints using BS 7910 and API 579. Combines PAUT data with crack growth modeling to determine safe operating windows.
Read approachSpecialized NDT for gas mains, flues, and hot blast systems operating above 400°C. Employs guided wave and high-temperature couplants to map creep and oxidation damage.
See projectsClarifications that remove ambiguous interpretations regarding the structural lifecycle evaluation and NDT services we provide for heavy industrial infrastructure.
No. While PAUT is our primary technique for crack detection and wall thickness mapping, we also employ time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD), eddy current testing, and acoustic emission monitoring depending on the asset geometry and material composition. The specific method is selected per project after a preliminary site walk-down.
We align with ISO 9712 for NDT personnel certification, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section V for ultrasonic examination, and EN 1993-1-9 for fatigue assessment of steel structures. For metallurgical plants, we also incorporate local statutory requirements from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health (DISH) where the facility is located.
It covers a baseline condition assessment using NDT, finite element stress analysis under design and extreme loading, remaining life prediction based on crack growth rates and corrosion allowances, and a prioritized maintenance or replacement schedule. The final report includes raw data, contour plots, and actionable recommendations—not just a pass/fail statement.
Our scope is limited to metallurgical process equipment and associated structural steelwork—blast furnaces, staves, ductwork, coke oven machinery, and sinter plant components. Foundation integrity is evaluated only where it directly affects load transfer to the equipment (e.g., anchor bolts, base plates). We do not perform geotechnical or concrete core testing.
Defects are categorized per a three-tier system: Level 1 (immediate shutdown risk—requires urgent engineering review), Level 2 (monitor within next campaign), and Level 3 (acceptable with scheduled re-inspection). The classification is based on crack depth-to-thickness ratio, proximity to weld toes, and stress intensity factor derived from our FE models.
We deliver inspection data and stress analysis that directly informs repair design, but we do not produce detailed repair drawings or welding procedures. We can, however, recommend qualified repair vendors and review their proposed solutions against our findings. The client’s engineering team or an appointed EPC contractor executes the physical repair.