AUT Pipe Girth Weld Solution
WeldXprt combines automated scanning, multi-technique ultrasonic acquisition and dedicated analysis software for pipeline girth weld inspection during onshore and offshore construction.
Product overview
WeldXprt is an automated ultrasonic testing solution for inspecting pipeline girth welds at installation. It combines a powered scanner, ultrasonic instrumentation and a dedicated software workflow to support rapid inspection and feedback to welding operations on onshore and offshore projects.
The system supports zonal discrimination, conventional UT, TOFD and PAUT, alongside FMC and PWI acquisition with TFM processing. These methods provide complementary inspection capabilities within one solution. Emerald can be mounted onboard or operated remotely, with up to 50% higher data throughput stated for this configuration; TOPAZ64 provides a de-mounted alternative for operators who also deploy their instrument on other phased array projects.
Built on the UltraVision software engine, the pipeline-specific interface covers technique design, setup, acquisition, analysis and reporting. Calibration block design, zonal configuration and beam simulation tools support inspection preparation, while automated calibration and correction routines help verify reflector responses. Rule-based assisted analysis includes analyst verification, indication measurement and stored weld acceptance or rejection status.
The scanner fits standard CRC-Evans and RMS weld bands and accommodates narrow bands for tight cutbacks. Standard pipe support starts at 8in NPS, while an optional drop plate enables inspection of 4–8in NPS pipes; the scanner is also adaptable for flat surfaces. Built-in water irrigation and a pump support field operation, with optional battery power and remote control.
Key capabilities
Multi-technique acquisition
Supports zonal discrimination, conventional UT, TOFD, PAUT, FMC with TFM and PWI with TFM.
Flexible instrument deployment
Emerald supports onboard or remote installation, while TOPAZ64 supports a de-mounted configuration.
Automated scanning
The scanner travels at up to 177mm/s (6.97in/s) and operates through WeldXprt software or an optional remote control.
Weld band compatibility
Fits standard CRC-Evans and RMS weld bands, including standard and narrow widths for tight cutbacks.
Integrated irrigation
A built-in water irrigation system and pump are integrated into the scanner.
Technique design tools
Calibration block design, automatic or manual zonal configuration and beam simulation support inspection setup.
Automated calibration
Single-click calibration verifies reflectors, displays Go/No-Go status and saves calibration files with weld inspection data.
Calibration correction
Software highlights out-of-tolerance reflectors and calculates gain and delay corrections with real-time signal updates.
Assisted analysis
Configurable rules support indication detection, classification, boxing and measurement with analyst verification.
Reporting and visualization
Customizable weld reports and 3D views of welds and volumetric UT data support analysis and reporting.
Published technical specifications
Values as published by Eddyfi Technologies. Where models or variants differ, each is listed separately.
Scanner
- Weld band compatibility
- Fits standard CRC-Evans and RMS weld bands
- Band widths
- standard 127mm (5in) and narrow 80mm (3.15in)
- Pipe range with optional drop plate
- 4-8in NPS (114.3-219.1mm) OD
- Standard pipe support
- 8in NPS and up
- Probe capacity
- up to 10 probes (extension kit required)
- Scan speed
- Up to 177mm/s (6.97in/s)
Emerald configuration
- Data throughput
- up to 50% higher data throughput
Emerald instrument platform
- Phased array system
- 64/128PR + 2UT
- Acquisition and processing
- FMC & PWI data acquisition with latest TFM processing and imaging
Software
- Visualization
- 3D views of weld and volumetric UT data
- Built-in water irrigation system and pump
- Standard pipe support from 8in NPS and up
- Out-of-the-box support for multiple ultrasonic inspection techniques
- Drop plate for 4-8in NPS (114.3-219.1mm) OD pipes
- Remote control
- Probe extension kit
- Battery operation
- Emerald integrated-onboard or remote configuration
- TOPAZ64 de-mounted (remote) configuration
- Emerald
- TOPAZ64
- UltraVision 3
- CRC-Evans weld bands
- RMS weld bands
- Inspection of 4-8in NPS (114.3-219.1mm) OD pipes requires the optional drop plate.
- Standard pipe support starts at 8in NPS.
- Support for up to 10 probes requires an extension kit.
- TOPAZ64 is specified for de-mounted (remote) configuration.
Compatibility lists only items named by Eddyfi for this product; confirm configuration with EMUS before ordering.
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How EMUS supports this
Equipment is only part of the answer. Every system we supply is backed by regional engineering, service and application support.
Mechanical, electrical, environmental setup done right the first time.
Qualification and acceptance testing against real criteria.
Operator and application training built around your parts.
Traceable calibration to keep measurements audit-ready.
Preventive and corrective service across the Balkan region.
Method development and problem-solving with our engineers.
Eddyfi Technologies
Part of the Eddyfi Technologies portfolio, represented by EMUS across the Balkan region.
Application Notes & resources
Official application notes and technical literature for AUT Pipe Girth Weld Solution.
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