HotSense™ Time-Of-Flight-Diffraction (TOFD)
Minimise operational risk and maximise productivity with on-stream asset intelligence with continuous use temperature of -55 to +350°C
Time-of-flight diffraction transducers for on-stream weld root corrosion and crack/defect detection for use in applications across refining, oil & gas, energy, nuclear, aerospace, and process sectors.
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OUR TECHNOLOGY
- Built on the award winning HotSense™ ultrasonic platform powered by the proprietary Ionix HPZ piezo-ceramic, and offering increased heat resilience.
- -55 to +350 °C [-67 to +662 °F] continuous use temperature range.
- No cooling required. Increase your productivity by reducing duty cycling.
- High sensitivity with integrated wedges across the temperature range.
- Compatible with commercial scanners and crawlers.
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ADVANTAGES
- Stable signal for reliability and repeatability – no duty cycling means no drift from thermal gradients in the wedges.
- Short approach to beam exit to get closer to weld caps.
- Enhanced wear resistance for the most extreme environments and applications.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Make weld inspections on hot assets, on-stream, without the need to shutdown or isolate.
- Make effective weld root corrosion assessments rapidly at high-temperature.
- Detect and size cracks or defects in welds or parent material on-stream.
- Screen for HTHA in-service.
- TOFD carries the highest POD for NDT methods.
TOFD KIT
Be ready for any weld inspection with a complete set of HotSense™ Time-of-Flight Diffraction (TOFD) transducers for on-stream inspection of a wide range of welds, depths and vessel diameters.
- Complete set of HotSense™ TOFD probes (24 probes) with integrated 50, 60 and 70˚wedges with flat, 8”, 12” and 16” profiles to cover pipe diameters from 6″ NPS to flat.
- Includes high-temperature couplant feed tubing, splitters and high-temperature cables.
- HotSense™ TOFD protective case with cut-outs for 24 HotSense™ TOFD Probes, cables and accessories.
Download full datasheet here.
CASE STUDIES
TRANSDUCER SPECIFICATION
Compatible with UT flaw detectors and scanners
*Refracted angle temperature dependence on steel
**Other variations available via special request
For couplant, cables accessories and other specifications please contact our sales team
MEASUREMENT RANGE
Parameter | Value | Unit |
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Minimum wall thickness | 6 | mm |
TOFD FAQ
If you have any further questions or require technical support, please contact Ionix at support@ionix.at