HotSense™ 150 Dual Element
Reduce the cost and complexity of on-stream ultrasonic monitoring
Dual element ultrasonic transducer for on-stream thickness, corrosion and erosion monitoring for use in applications across refining, oil & gas, energy, nuclear, aerospace, and process sectors.
OUR TECHNOLOGY
- Low-cost dual element ultrasonic monitoring sensors for widespread distribution.
- Through coating measurements without removal of protective coatings.
- Installation on all sizes of pipes and vessels.
- Built on the award winning HotSense™ ultrasonic platform next generation sensors powered by the proprietary Ionix HPZ piezoceramic.
- -55 to +150 °C [-67 to +302 °F] continuous measurement temperature range.
- Permanent or semi-permanent installation in extreme or hazardous environments.
- Intrinsically safe certified to Zone 0.
- Manual or automated data collection.
ADVANTAGES
- Produce better wall loss data and trends with installed UT probes.
- Low cost dual element ultrasonic monitoring sensors for widespread distribution and area coverage.
- Through coating measurements without removal of protective coatings.
- Installation on all sizes of pipes and vessels.
- Dual element configuration for increased sensitivity of pitting damage mechanisms .
- Built on the award winning HotSense™ ultrasonic platform. Next generation sensors powered by the proprietary Ionix HPZ piezoceramic.
- -55 to +150 °C [-67 to +302 °F] continuous measurement temperature range.
- Permanent or semi-permanent installation in extreme or hazardous environments.
- Intrinsically safe certified to Zone 0.
- Manual or automated data collection.
Deployment Flexibility
- Deploy on to live assets without shutdown or isolation.
- Options for vessels and pipes NPS 52″ and above.
- Integrated magnetic fixing for ease of installation on ferrous assets.
- Epoxy fixings for large pipes and vessels.
- Universal strap fixing for small pipe diameters and semi-permanent installation.
- Deploy around the circumference, spine or survey grid of piping.
Solution Benefits
- Fixed UT sensors provide increased measurement precision and collection frequency for reliable and real-time corrosion trending.
- Optimise Asset Integrity and Performance Management (AIM/APM) programmes with accurate and reliable wall loss data.
- Reduce operational costs and maximise production margins.
- Data collection using standard UT flaw detectors with Measurement Hub.
- Autonomous data collection and data direct to control centre with WirelessHART Caliperay.
APPLICATION INSIGHTS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Wide temperate range installed monitoring probe with deployment flexibility without coating removal.
- Dual element, compression wave.
- Accurate and precise thickness measurements from fixed installed probes.
- Detect and trend wall loss rates with increased precision.
- Flexible installation and coupling solutions for deployment on any asset. Magnetic fixtures support installation on ferrous assets with fixation and coupling achieved with epoxy or polymer pad and strap.
- 30mm probe diameter allows for deployment in close proximity on grids or circumferentially around an asset.
- Installation without coating removal is ideal for upstream applications. Measurements may be made through coatings.
SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
- For use with HotSense™ Measurement Hub manual and CALIPERAY automated monitoring solutions.
- Compatible with industry standard UT flaw detectors and thickness gauges.
CASE STUDIES
APPLICATION NOTES
TRANSDUCER & DEPLOYMENT SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER | VALUE | VARIABLES |
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Strap free deployment | ||
Applications | Vessels, larger pipe diameters, grids | Optional retention lanyard |
Fixing | Magnetic & epoxy adhesive | Other sizes available via special request |
Coupling | Epoxy | |
Cure time | Minimum of 1 hour at 150 °C | Cure in-service |
Diameters | >NPS 3" | Ideal for vessels |
Installation on coatings | Yes | |
Semi-permanent deployment | ||
Applications | Installations where the probes may be moved frequently | |
Fixing | Magnet & universal steel strap | Optional retention lanyard |
Coupling | Solid couplant | |
Diameters | NPS 2" to 36" | |
Installation on coatings | Yes |