This month we would like to shine the spotlight our Michigan USA licensee: TSP Environmental
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Licensee Spotlight: TSP Environmental
March 1, 2019
Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Methods for FRP
Comparison of NDE methods for determining Remaining Strength Factor of FRP for completion of Assessment as per proposed Part 16 update to API 579-1/ASME FFS-1:
NDE Method
Acoustic Emission (AE)
Acousto-ultrasonics (AU)
Attenuation-based ultrasonics (UAX)
UltraAnalytix (UAX+)
Applicable Standard
ASTM E1067
ASTM E1495
ASTM C1332¹
Combines ASTM C1332 & E1495
Inspector Certification Available
ISO, ASNT, SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A
SNT-TC-1A
Included in ISO or ASNT Training
Number of Calibration Specimens Required for an Inspection
0
1 or 2
2
0
Destructive Testing and Analysis of Calibration Specimens Required
Available Equipment Provides Output Values
Automated Processing for PDS Available
Remaining Strength Factor and Remaining Life Provided