Application · Corrosion Mapping
Corrosion Mapping
Locate and quantify wall loss on pipes, tanks and pressure equipment.
The inspection problem
Wall loss driven by corrosion determines the safe operating pressure and remaining life of pressure equipment. Point thickness readings under-represent it; mapping reveals patches, pits and channels.
Why it matters
Under-detected corrosion causes leaks, shutdowns and safety incidents. Over-conservative estimates trigger unnecessary shutdowns and replacements.
Which method fits your part?
Every method has a sweet spot and a limitation. Choose based on defect, geometry, throughput and access — not on habit.
Ultrasonic corrosion mapping
When it fits: Detailed remaining-wall maps on accessible surfaces.
Limitations: Access and coupling; hot surfaces need special sensors.
Pulsed eddy current (PEC)
When it fits: Screening through insulation, coatings and cladding.
Limitations: Lower spatial resolution than UT.
Technology hubs behind these methods
Ultrasonic Testing (UT, PAUT, TOFD)
Ultrasonic testing — including phased array and TOFD — detects and sizes internal defects in welds and thick sections with traceable, imaging-rich results.
Learn moreNon-destructive testingEddy Current Testing
Eddy current testing finds surface and near-surface defects in conductive materials quickly and cleanly — suited to high-speed crack detection and sorting.
Learn morePrincipals whose equipment solves this
Selection is driven by the application — not the other way around.
Where we deploy this application
Energy
EMUS helps energy manufacturers and operators verify the integrity of turbines, pressure parts and welds where failure is not an option.
Learn moreMetal Processing
EMUS equips metal-processing operations with metrology, material analysis and surface inspection that keep tolerances tight and customers satisfied.
Learn moreRailway
EMUS supports railway manufacturers and maintenance teams with inspection that catches fatigue cracks, weld defects and wear before they become failures.
Learn moreEngineering support behind the equipment
- Method selection between UT mapping and PEC screening.
- Training and procedure support.
- Calibration and long-term technical support.
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