UTComp announces licensing agreement with RPC Technologies

March 6, 2019

UTComp Inc is pleased to announce that UltraAnalytix® technology is now available to Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia through our newest licensee, RPC Technologies!

UTComp’s CEO Jo Anne Watton, is currently in Australia training RPC personnel, and is elated to have Australia on their Licensee roster, “We are thrilled to be able to extend our global reach and to bring our patented UltraAnalytix® system to Australia, New Zealand and SE Asia. RPC has shown their continued commitment to the GRP industry and we are a welcomed partner”.

UltraAnalytix® is the only system in the world that performs non-destructive assessments on the condition of GRP/FRP assets such as tanks, pipe and other structures while still in operation. The UltraAnalytix® inspection system reliably ensures safe performance, reduced confined space entry, and maximum lifespan of FRP assets, saving clients millions of dollars on reduced downtime and unnecessary replacement.

“This will be an Australian first allowing our clients across the country to obtain live condition assessments on their vital GRP assets without the need of isolating and taking the asset offline”, states RPC Managing Director, Tony Caristo.

UTComp looks forward to a long and successful future with RPC Technologies.

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