FRP Knowledge Centre
UTComp is a global leader in innovation for advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites inspection and engineering. As FRP subject matter experts, we are pleased to bring you the latest information and research in this rapidly growing and evolving industry:
Case Studies
Technical Papers
FRP Blog
Conferences
Industry Education & Training
UTComp provides customized training and coaching to share our knowledge, ongoing research and advice about FRP and composite materials design and NDT inspection.
Case Studies
Case Study: Phosphoric Acid Plant Pipeline
Case Study: FRP PipeNon-destructive evaluation of FRP piping system at phosphoric acid plantProject managers planning the expansion of a large phosphoric acid plant in the Middle East engaged UTComp to assess the condition of existing FRP pipeline systems at the...
FRP Wrap Inspection
UltraAnalytix NDT quickly and accurately measures the thickness of FRP wrap and the quality of the bond on corroding steel pipes at a major petrochemical facility.
Hydrochloric acid (HCL) service
Inspection of a tank used for HCL service for decades determines the strength of the FRP in the tank, the condition of the corrosion barrier, and structural data on repairs.
Technical Papers
WRC Bulletin 601: Fitness-for-Service Assessment of FRP Equipment
A new Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin by UTComp founder and Chief Technical Officer Geoff Clarkson addresses the gap in inspection standards for in-service fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) assets. WRC Bulletin 601 — “Assessment of Existing Fiber Reinforced...
Inspectioneering Journal articles
Geoff Clarkson, UTComp's founder and CTO, is an FRP subject matter expert and a frequent contributor to Inspectioneering Journal. Read Geoff's articles for the latest FRP inspection research and development insights: Practical External Inspection of FRP...
FRP Blog
UTComp licensee spotlight: Carpathia Consulting
https://youtu.be/Ll7-Nc3J2f0 Other ultrasonic NDT methods no match for UltraAnalytix UTComp’s global network of licensees includes Carpathia Consulting, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. With a background in chemical engineering and more than 20 years of composite...
UTComp licensee spotlight: RPC Technologies
https://youtu.be/GhqVrKwbs5w UltraAnalytix® NDT a game-changer for Australia’s water industry UTComp’s licensee in Australia, RPC Technologies, is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of glass reinforced composite (GRP) solutions throughout...
Conferences
WRC Bulletin 601: Fitness-for-Service Assessment of FRP Equipment
A new Welding Research Council (WRC) Bulletin by UTComp founder and Chief Technical Officer Geoff Clarkson addresses the gap in inspection standards for in-service fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) assets. WRC Bulletin 601 — “Assessment of Existing Fiber Reinforced...
UTComp presents on FRP fitness for service at Chlorine Institute 2022 Fall Meeting
UTComp founder and CTO Geoff Clarkson provided best practices for assessing fitness for service of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) equipment in a talk at The Chlorine Institute’s industry consortium meeting in San Antonio, Texas Sept. 13, 2022. The CI meeting is a key...