[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]MPR has developed a mobile ultrasonic propeller defect detection system which does away with the need to carry out testing manually.
It is well known that during the casting of ship propellers small pores and tiny cracks may
often arise within the material, which can lead to failure if not repaired. But it’s difficult to achieve consistent and reproducible results testing for these defects manually.
The automated ultrasonic system consists of a small lightweight measurement system which is used in conjunction with a mobile scanning device. It also includes all hardware and software components including instrument control, motion control, data acquisition, fast imaging of A-, B- and C-scans, evaluation and documentation tools.
It is capable of recording large amounts of digitised ultrasonic testing data in real-time. On-site, the system currently scans an inspection area up to 900 x 450mm and achieves speeds up to 200 millimetres per second.
This mobile inspection system can be freely positioned on the propeller geometry, alternatively the scanning device can be attached by suction cups in vertical and horizontal positions.
MPR’s detection system is available for on-site inspections in foundries, at propeller manufacturers
and in dry dock.
The company said that use of the system reduces the time for defect inspection and makes the interpretation of the results far easier and more reliable.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
