New engineers join UTComp team

October 16, 2018

UTComp’s engineering department is growing! We are pleased to introduce you to the newest members of our team, Arthuran Chundramoorthy and Trent MacKay:

Arthuran Chundramoorthy

Arthuran Chundramoorthy

Arthuran Chundramoorthy, EIT

Arthuran is a Mechanical Engineer in Training from the University of Toronto. During his time in the oil and gas and food manufacturing industries, he has developed a thorough understanding of process engineering and the need for proper maintenance and system efficiencies. His experience, skills and keen eye for detail will be an asset to the UTComp team.


Trent MacKay

Trent MacKay

Trent MacKay

Trent brings a wealth of hands-on technical skills from the geological engineering industry. A geological engineering graduate from Queen’s University, he has a unique understanding of planar surface modelling and geological variables through data collection and analysis. UTComp is excited to incorporate his distinctive skill set in his new Engineering Analyst position.


About UTComp

Founded in 2008, UTComp Inc. is dedicated to improving the performance and safety of equipment made of fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) and other composite materials.

The company provides a full spectrum of composite engineering and evaluation services, including the patented UltraAnalytix® inspection system for non-destructive and non-intrusive evaluation and service life forecasting of FRP and composite tanks, pipes and other industrial assets.

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