Automated Wireless Ultrasound for on-stream corrosion, erosion and wear monitoring

Track wall loss rates, detect changes and see into the future to optimise operations and reduce outages

Non-invasive, automated and wireless ultrasonic monitoring solutions for applications across refining, oil & gas, energy, nuclear and process sectors.

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OUR TECHNOLOGY

Start monitoring your assets with HotSense to increase plant productivity:

  • Make real-time, data driven decisions. Improve process parameters to increase profitability, up-time and efficiency.
  • Increase safety, defer maintenance and improve turnaround schedules with actionable asset insights.
  • Provide more frequent data, with no increase in costs to improve RBI data / deliverable.
  • Remove variables caused by periodic inspection process.
  • Get more actuate data to feed your FFS studies.
  • Remove conservatism from your asset retirement planning.
  • Enable use of lower cost feedstock options.
  • Confirm effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors.
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ADVANTAGES

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CALIPERAY

  • Automated non-invasive corrosion, erosion and wear monitoring.
  • High precision HotSense™ probes for range of deployment.
  • -200 to +550 °C (-328 to +1022 °F).
  • On-stream installation on pipes or vessels.
  • Low profile under insulation or in confined spaces.
  • High frequency data collection direct to server or control room.
  • Automated, WirelessHART mesh, Battery Powered, Ex.

TRENDING

  • Track wall loss rates, detect changes and see into the future.
  • Understand current wall loss rates to feed maintenance planning.
  • Detect changes and relate to process conditions.
  • Extrapolate trends to predict impact of changes on asset condition.
  • Optimise Decision Making.
  • Predict maintenance intervals and avoid un-planned shutdowns.
  • Optimise process conditions to maximise productivity.

DATA COLLECTION

  • Get trending data now!
  • Data collection on-premise or remote server.
  • No internet or cloud required (cloud option available).
  • Fully contained Field Deployment Kit can be deployed in under an hour.
  • Data in standalone system or integrated into control systems.
  • Implement alongside current inspections.
  • Complements traditional NDT inspections.
  • Integrate with current integrity data.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS

SURVEY, INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SUPPORT

Ionix, with our certified global, local service partners can provide planning and pre-installation surveys, as well as ongoing system service and data health packages tailored to your requirements.

DATA & SYSTEM HEALTH CHECK

Ionix understand that the project doesn’t finish at installation. To support the operation of your monitoring solution and continual improvement in data collection, we provide ongoing System Service packages tailored to your site requirements.

 STANDARD SYSTEM SPECIFICATION

Parameter Value
MEASUREMENT
Temperature-55 ºC to +550 ºC
Resolution 0.0025 mm**
Detectable Wall Loss Rate> 0.025 mm / yr
Thickness rangeSee transducers
Temperature CompensationAutomated when thermocouple installed
SYSTEM
Channel per node1 - 4
ThermocouplesOptional. Up to 4 with HotSense™ 380 and UHT. Up to 2 with HotSense™ DE
CertificationIS/Class I, Division 1, Groups A/B/C/D;
Ex ia IIC T4 for -55°C ≤ Ta ≤ +55°C;
RatingIP66
Battery typeLithium D
Battery lifeUp to 5+ years
** Subject to pipe thickness and temperature.
Parameter Value
WIRELESS
Communication ProtocolWirelessHART (IEC 62591)
Security128-bit AES Security
Maximum units per gateway25, 100, 200 depending on spec
Maximum total number of devices30,000
Data collection frequency1 hour +
Single hop range>100m LOS
SOFTWARE
Data outputThickness, wall loss rate (short & long),
temperature, battery, A-scan
ExportWhole database or subset, .csv
Data storage and accessLocal server, DCS, PIMS etc
ProtocolEtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC, HART-IP
DiagnosticsRemote diagnostics of transducer,
node, network and measurement
CalibrationAutomated
Battery remaining lifeAs a function of usage or voltage
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 STANDARD TRANSDUCER  SPECIFICATION

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Frequency5 MHz 3.25 MHz3.25 MHz
ApplicationStandard temperatures, measurements through coatings, large pipes and vessels AllAll
Thickness
Range
>1 mm2.5 mm - 22.5 mm>2.5 - 72.5 mm
Continuous Temperature Range-55 °C to
+150 °C
400 °C 550 °C
Deployment OptionsMagnetic mount + Epoxy or strap + rubber couplantStraps or welded studStraps or welded stud
Cable Length2 or 15 m flex1 m high temperature + 2 or 15 m flex
1 m high temperature + 2 or 15 m flex
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