Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services

At TCR Advanced Engineering, we provide a comprehensive suite of Advanced Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions designed to ensure asset reliability, safety, and performance across industries. Our services combine cutting-edge inspection technologies, robotics, and metallurgical expertise to deliver accurate, standards-compliant assessments without causing damage or disruption to equipment.

From robotic crawlers that scan reformer tubes to ultrasonic arrays that reveal hidden defects deep within materials, our advanced NDT portfolio enables proactive maintenance, life assessment, and risk management—helping industries minimize downtime, prevent catastrophic failures, and optimize operational efficiency.

Why Advanced NDT?

Traditional inspection methods often struggle with limitations such as restricted access, radiation hazards, or lack of detail. Advanced NDT bridges these gaps by offering:

• Higher Accuracy – Detecting minute flaws and degradation mechanisms.

• Greater Safety – Minimizing human exposure in hazardous environments.

• Non-Invasive Efficiency – Inspections without shutdowns or disassembly.

• Digital Intelligence – Real-time imaging, automated data capture, and cloud-based reporting.

Our Advanced NDT Capabilities

1. Robotic Inspection Solutions

• Automated Reformer Tube Inspection (ARTiS): Robotic crawler that climbs up to 14 meters for ultrasonic reformer tube scanning, enabling creep life evaluation and life extension decisions.

• Robotic Tank Inspection: Magnetic crawlers with UT and HD cameras for in-service tank floor and wall inspections, eliminating confined space risks.

• Robotic Boiler Tube Inspection: Tracked crawlers with pan-tilt cameras and ultrasonic sensors to detect erosion, pitting, and wall thinning without manual entry.

  
  

2. Advanced Visual-Based Inspections

• Videoscopy: High-resolution borescopes for internal inspections of turbines, exchangers, and piping without disassembly.

• Drone Inspection: Aerial surveys of tall and hazardous structures with HD and thermal imaging for real-time monitoring.

• Thermography: Infrared imaging to detect overheating, insulation failures, and electrical faults during live operations.

  
  

3. Advanced Ultrasonic Testing

• Matrix Array UT (MAUT): High-resolution inspection of composites (FRP, GRP, carbon fiber).

• Time of Flight Diffraction (TOFD): Accurate sizing of internal cracks, ideal for weld inspections.

• Phased Array UT (PAUT): Multi-angle beam scanning for complex structures and welds.

• TOFD + PAUT Combined: A powerful alternative to radiography with permanent digital records and no radiation hazards.

• Long Range UT (LRUT): Guided wave testing for underground or insulated pipelines without excavation.

• Short Range UT (SRUT): Detects corrosion and material loss under supports or clamps.

• High-Temperature UT (HTUT): Thickness measurements at up to 200°C during operation.

  
  

4. Heat Exchanger & Eddy Current Testing

• Eddy Current Testing (ECT): High-speed, non-contact flaw detection in non-ferrous tubes.

• Remote Field Eddy Current (RFET): For ferromagnetic tubes like those in boilers and exchangers.

• Near Field Testing (NFT): Specialized for finned carbon steel tubes with under-deposit corrosion.

• Surface Eddy Current Testing (SECT): For stress corrosion cracking and surface cracks in alloys.

• Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS): Ultrasonic-based tube wall thickness profiling.

• Eddy Current Array (ECA): Multi-coil probes for rapid surface defect mapping in aerospace and energy industries.

  
  

5. Tank & Leak Testing

• Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL): Fast floor scanning for corrosion in tank bottoms.

• Acoustic Emission Testing (AET): Monitors active defect growth in tank floors during operation.

• Vacuum Box Testing: Detects leaks in tank welds with soap-bubble testing.

• Helium Leak Testing: Ultra-sensitive detection of micro-leaks in sealed systems using mass spectrometry.

• Airborne Ultrasonic Leak Detection: Real-time leak detection in steam, gas, and compressed air systems without shutdown.

  
  

6. Specialized Damage-Specific NDT

• High-Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) Detection: Ultrasonic methods to identify fissures and decarburization in steel exposed to hydrogen-rich environments.

• Carburization Detection: PAUT-based scanning of reformer and furnace tubes for carbon-induced embrittlement.

• Hydrogen-Induced Cracking (HIC) Assessment: High-resolution mapping of cracks in wet H₂S environments.

• Internal Oxide Scale Measurement: Evaluation of oxide growth in high-temperature components.

• Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT): Non-contact, high-temperature thickness measurement up to 600°C.

• Magnetic Permeability Measurement: Detects microstructural changes due to carburization in reformer tubes.

  
  

Standards & Compliance

All Advanced NDT services comply with international codes and guidelines, including:

• ASME BPVC Section V & XI

• ASTM Standards (E, A, G series)

• API (579, 580, 581, 653, 1104)

• NACE & ISO

This ensures global acceptance of our inspection reports and risk assessments.

Benefits of Choosing TCR Advanced

✅ 25+ years of expertise in Asset Integrity Management

✅ NABL-accredited laboratories with global recognition

✅ In-house robotic and AI-driven inspection technologies

✅ Experienced Level II & Level III certified inspectors

✅ Real-time digital reporting with cloud integration

✅ Proven track record across oil & gas, petrochemical, power, aerospace, and infrastructure industries

Conclusion

Advanced NDT is no longer a luxury—it is an essential tool for safe, reliable, and efficient asset management. With TCR Advanced Engineering’s expertise, industries can detect problems earlier, plan maintenance smarter, and extend the safe life of critical assets.