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GE

Measurement & Control

Inspection Technologies

Many modalities. More confidence. Better decisions.

GE

Measurement & Control

Manymodalities. Moreconfidence. Betterdecisions.

GE's Inspection Technologies business (part of GE Measurement & Control) partners with you to meet your non-destructive testing needs. We provide a full suite of non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions, including radiography, computed tomography, remote visual inspection, ultrasound, Electromagnetic, hardness testing and metrology. Combined with our Rhythm® software platform, GE is your ultimate provider of productivity solutions, supplying accurate and reliable inspection data that can be shared seamlessly with your colleagues and customers around the world.

Rapid advancements in digitization, software development, and imaging capabilities continue to provide improvementswithinthefieldsofnon-destructivetestingandinspection.Oftenderivedfromthemedical community, both 2D and 3D imaging can solve or trend complex issues in the areas of component life extension, fitnessforservice,designoptimization,qualitycontrolorroot-causefailureanalysis.High-resolutionimaging hasbecomepractical,cost-effectiveandcansavecriticaltimewhenproperlyappliedtoreal-worldapplications.

GE's Inspection Technologies is a world leader in providing advanced non-destructive imaging using the electromagnetic, gammaand X-ray, ultrasonic and visible energy spectrum. We have enormous depth and breadth of know-how that can be applied to your needs.

Ourapplicationscoverawiderangeofindustries:

aerospace

metals & castings

oil & gas

power generation

transportation

Read on to learn more about GE’s solutions in these industries and how we can help meet your most challenging inspection needs.

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1.Remote visual image of auger dryer system

2.Phased array weld image

3.3D pore analysis in a cast aluminum part

4.Electromagnetic image of aircraft fuselage

5.3D pore analysis, metrology and reverse engineering in an aluminum casting

6.2D X-ray image of steering column

7.X-ray image of engine carburetor

8.Remote visual image of damaged turbine blade

9.PhasedarrayTopViewimageofflawsinapipe

10.Remote visual image of wind turbine gearbox

11.Electromagnetic array image of stress corrosion cracking on pipe

12.NanoCT® image of CSP solder joints

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Advanced non-destructive imaging

GE's Inspection Technologies is dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for the oil & gas, power, aerospace and transportation industries. Our inspection solutions, including advanced imaging capabilities and powerful

software tools, offer high-quality, data-rich images so customers can make faster and better informed decisions to protect asset health, help ensure safety, quality and boost productivity.

High-quality inspection results

Used in hundreds of applications across the oil & gas industry, our non-destructive testing products deliver high quality inspection results. Whether you're

inspecting boilers, condensers, gas turbines or pipelines, our products can help protect your assets against corrosion, leakage and extend the life of your plant. Even in the harshest environments, our leading-edge inspection solutions boost productivity and improve safety for our customers, based on our ability to understand your needs and commercialize advanced inspection technologies.

Improving efficiency

The power industry is continually challenged to improve efficiency, runtime and output. We help you meet those challenges by providing solutions for key power generation applications in fossil, nuclear and renewable energy markets. Applications range from Balance of Plant (BOP) components, steam generators,

turbine and electrical generators to pipes and vessels and reactor internals. Our reliable, advanced technology-based inspection solutions and support services enable power generation customers to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, enhance productivity and help ensure safety with unyielding integrity.

Meeting or exceeding needs

In keeping pace with new composite materials and changing maintenance requirements of the aerospace industry, we are developing products and new techniques that enable more reliable and efficient inspections. Whether your business is aircraft engine parts production, composite airframe manufacturing or full aircraft maintenance, we have the knowledge and experience to help prolong asset life without sacrificing productivity.

Adding value

We offer a wide range of inspection solutions in every step of the value chain from semi-finished products (rods, bars, billets) up to the final assembling of vehicles and trains. We provide the transportation industry with world-class inspection solutions that help build vehicles more efficiently, reducing scrap and process costs.

Better tools for enhanced decision making

Our Rhythm® data management software is a unique software platform that sets our inspection solutions apart from the rest. Once data is captured, it can be analyzed and reviewed, assisting in better and faster decisions in the field and in the office. Rhythm generates reports automatically and stores data with notations for future historical comparison. Rhythm enables secure, quick and easy storage and retrieval of inspection images and data. This user-friendly software stores data in one central location that can be accessed securely by remote users when necessary. Rhythm is used in many inspection applications across all our key segments.

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SegmentOverviews

 

Aerospace.........................................................................

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Metals & Transportation..........................................

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Oil & Gas.............................................................................

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Power Generation­........................................................

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Introduction.........................................................................

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Electromagnetic Testing (EM)...................................

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Radiographic Testing (RT)...................................

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Ultrasonic Testing (UT)­..........................................

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Remote Visual Inspection (RVI).................................

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Software Solutions .........................................................

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Applications Engineering & Support.....................

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Service Solutions...............................................................

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Aerospace

Whether your business is aircraft engine part production, composite airframe manufacturing or full aircraft maintenance, the GE's Inspection Technologies aerospace team will support your process with nondestructive testing and inspection solutions that match worldwide OEM specifications and help you reach your productivity goals.

Corrosion on aluminum multi-layer panels

Our complete line of eddy current systems perform inspection of multi-layer panels in less time and with more interrogation of the panel, resulting in more thorough inspection results.

Fuel nozzle, combustion chamber and turbine blades

We have a complete line of remote visual inspection products to inspect internal engine componentstohelpensureefficientand

reliable operation. We can also perform 3D

computed tomography inspections on turbine blades and fuel nozzles.

Aircraft wheel inspection

Our eddy current systems rapidly and reliably inspect aircraft wheels for fatigue cracks. These easy-to-use systems do not tie

operators down to lengthy inspections, leaving them free to get on with other work. Setup and operation is so easy that extensive training is not required and the operator does not need to be an eddy current expert.

Conductivity measurement on aluminum parts

During aircraft operation, some aluminum parts can be heated to unacceptable levels, changing the aluminum conductivity. Our handheld conductivity meter measures the conductivity of aluminum parts.

Aluminum parts inspection

Our ultrasonic thickness gauges provide high precision thickness readings on large and complex aluminum panels. Accurate readings can be achieved from a single-sided scan.

Commercial Airport

Military

Airfield

Foreign object detection and sealing check in wing fuel tank

Remote visual inspection with our unique articulation system is used to check seals inside the tank. Inspections are also performed to locate and remove foreign objects from inside the plane wings.

Menu directed inspection(MDI) and archiving X-ray digital images

MDI for engines improves reporting and data sharing. Our DICONDE compliant Rhythm software enables manufacturers to easily share and archive radiography images with remote experts, OEMs and supplier locations. Similarly, ultrasonic and eddy current images from airframe inspection can be easily archived in one central location with secureremoteaccessfromthefieldortheoffice. Rhythmsoftwareoffersoneplatform for all your nondestuctive data.

Thick aluminum or titanium part testing

Aluminum parts are tested for fatigue cracks using multielement ultrasonic beams that perform inspections in less time, with better penetration, delivering high quality scan results. We also have automatic composite inspection systems for defect detection in fuselage and blades.

 

 

Material research

 

 

Dove tail slot inspection in engine disks

Extremely high resolution CT for development

and 3D characterization of new materials.

Eddy current systems enable faster and

 

more accurate inspection of engine disk

 

dove tail slots to locate potential cracks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electronic components

Composite

Research

Microfocus X-ray technology for failure

analysis and quality assurance in

Parts

 

 

electronic components. Cost intensive

 

 

 

 

recalls in the aero industry are often

 

 

caused by electronic failures. More and

Engine Parts

Electrical Components

more aerospace components include

electronics with corresponding inspection

 

 

tasks, such as solder joint defects and

 

 

PCB quality, bond wire integrity and

 

 

moldings.

Foundry

 

 

 

Rocket

 

 

Launch Pad

 

Quality test of the blades during manufacturing or after repair

Computed radiography and digital radiography are used to inspect bladesforflaws.Oneimagingplateisusedformultiple

X-rayimagesthatarestoredindigitalformat.Unlikefilmequipment, images can be evaluated and shared quickly without chemicals or time consuming processing. CT allows failure analysis, as well as precise 3D measurements (e.g. wall-thickness).

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Metals & Transportation

We provide the transportation industry with world-class inspection solutions that boost productivity and quality based on our ability to understand industry dynamics and apply advanced technologies. Our solutions are used in every step from semi-finished products (rods, bars, billets) up to final assembly. The product range includes dedicated manual or automatic in-line solutions based on all major nondestructive testing and inspection methods.

Research and development

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our computed tomography delivers

Rotational tube tester for bar and pipe

 

precise information about the shape and

 

Our ultrasonic inspection systems inspect bar

geometry of an object on both the surface

and hot processed pipe, including detection of

and internally. This technology reduces

innerandouterflaws,aswellasfulldimension

development time during R & D and

measurement.

combines measurement and inspection

 

 

solutions within production.

 

 

BarManufacturing

Casting

Plant

House

 

R & D Center

 

Steel & Plate

 

Mill

Steel and plate

 

We design and build large-scale

 

automated ultrasonic testing and

Pipe Mill

inspection systems for heavy plate testing

foronlineandofflineapplications.These

 

systems consist of the complete test

 

mechanism and test electronics, extended

 

by automated evaluation software and

 

web/modem-based remote servicing.

 

 

Wheel and axle

 

Ultrasonic and multi-channel phased

Rail

array testing systems are used to inspect

Our testing machines are designed

wheel set axles for cracks in passenger

todetectimperfectionsandflawsin

and cargo carrying cars.

railwelds.Usingultrasonics,flaws

Railwheelnewandre-profiled

perpendicular to the rail surface, such

An ultrasonic phased array railroad wheel

as lack of fusion and porosity across

inspectionsystemisacosteffectivesolution

the entire height of the weld, can be

fortheinspectionofnewandre-profiled

easily detected.

rail wheels. This system eliminates costly

 

mechanical wheel handling equipment and

 

assures complete coverage.

 

 

Menu directed inspection (MDI), storing and managing images

 

 

WeofferMDIforrailandin-serviceinspectionandRhythmwithdigitalX-rayforblade

 

 

manufacturing and casting houses. Rhythm software stores and manages inspection

Aluminum cast wheels

 

results for auditing and historical tracking capability.

 

 

 

 

Aluminum wheels need to be inspected

 

 

 

 

sincetheyareclassifiedassafetyparts.

 

 

 

 

These parts are inspected using fully

 

 

Metrology of complex objects

 

automatic in-line with X-ray inspection

 

 

3D metrology with precision CT is the only technique

cabinets. Our turn-key solution is designed

 

 

that can measure the interior of a complex object

for high throughput and automatic part

 

 

nondestructively.

 

identification.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotating water path to inspect bar and tube

 

 

 

The use of phased array probes enables a compact

Aluminum cast drive train and engine parts

 

test system without rotating parts. Our test

 

systemisadjustedtodifferentdiametersbystored

Due to weight reduction, aluminum cast parts are

 

 

parameter sets, enabling a short changeover time.

widely used in the transportation segment. Depending

 

 

on the production process, porosity and inclusions can

 

 

cause safety critical and expensive part failures. Failures

 

 

can be detected using in-line and fully automatic X-ray

 

Quality test of the blades during

inspection systems to provide process feedback.

 

 

 

 

manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computed radiography and digital

 

 

 

 

radiography are used to inspect blades

 

 

 

Blade

forflaws.Oneimagingplateisusedfor

 

 

 

multiple X-ray images that are stored

 

 

 

Manufacturing

indigitalformat.Unlikefilmequipment,

 

 

 

 

images can be evaluated and shared

 

 

 

 

quickly without chemicals and time

 

 

 

 

consuming processing. CT allows

 

 

 

 

failure analysis as well as precise 3D

 

 

 

 

measurements (e.g. wall-thickness).

 

 

 

 

Quality control and service support

 

 

 

 

Corrosion checks or rain checks are only

 

 

 

 

two examples for the extensive use of

 

 

 

 

video borescopes. The extremely small

 

 

 

 

diametersandthespecificextensions,

 

 

 

 

such as extra working channels, make

Auto Critical

 

Assembly

it easy to use video borescopes in cases

 

where you need to look into an object

Components

 

 

Plant

without disassembly. There is a large

Billets

 

 

 

 

 

range of applications for borescopes in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

production, quality checks, maintenance,

 

 

 

 

engineering and service shops.

 

 

 

 

Weld inspection (Laser or MIG/MAG

Residual stress in critical engine parts

Electronic components

welds)

Ultrasonic inspection of welded assembly

Our analytical X-ray systems perform

Microfocus X-ray technology for

parts increases safety and meets quality

residual stress analysis to help provide a

failure analysis and quality assurance

management requirements.

high level of quality on supplied products

in electronic car components. Cost-

 

andfinalproducts.Thefieldsofapplication

intensive recalls in the auto industry

 

X-ray residual stress analysis include series

are often caused by electronic failures.

Spot weld inspection

production monitoring, development and

More and more automotive components

Ultrasonic inspection of spot welded

optimization of components, as well as

include electronics with corresponding

parts replaces destructive test methods,

damage analysis for supplier evaluation.

inspection tasks, such as solder joint

especially for inspection of high strength

defects and PCB quality, bond wire

steel.

integrity and moldings.

 

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Oil & Gas

Image Management Software - Rhythm

Used widely in the oil and gas industry, Rhythm is a multi-modal inspection software

 

platform incorporating digital radiography, phased array ultrasound, remote visual

GE's Inspection Technologies addresses all major inspection needs for our oil and gas customers. We

inspection and eddy current. Rhythm encompasses the image management tools

required to help provide asset assurance through proprietary tools such as the wall

strive to deliver high-quality products that detect corrosion and inspect welds in a variety of situations

thickness measurement tool for digital radiography, menu directed inspections for remote

and conditions while helping improve productivity. Our leading edge inspection solutions boost

visual and a complete archive and web access suite for long-term data management and

productivity, help you improve safety and solve your toughest oil and gas inspection challenges.

retrieval. Rhythm is 100% DICONDE compliant, the industry standard for inspection data

protocols.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LiquefiedNaturalGas(LNG)liquefaction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotating equipment requires regular non-intrusive inspections to help

 

Subsea pipelines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ensure the safe working of the machines. GE provides a comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

suite of remote visual and eddy current systems and unique software tools

 

Our radiographic, devices are often deployed by clients working

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to provide improved quality of inspections and immediate reporting. For

 

subsea to assess the in-service integrity of pipes and risers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

new LNG projects, a large number of welds need to be inspected to ensure

Compression stations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

weld quality. GE provides a full suite of radiography and ultrasonic systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rotating equipment requires regular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for high quality weld inspection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

non-intrusive inspections to ensure the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

safe working of the machines. GE provides

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a comprehensive suite of remote visual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inspection and eddy current systems and

Re-injection stations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unique software tools to provide improved

Offshore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

quality of inspections and immediate

Rotating equipment requires regular non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Production

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reporting.

intrusive inspections to help ensure the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

safe working of the machines. We provide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LNG Loading

 

 

 

a comprehensive suite of remote visual

 

 

 

Liquefaction

 

 

 

 

 

inspection, eddy current ultrasonic systems

 

 

Processing

 

 

LNG Transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and unique software tools to provide improved

 

 

 

 

 

 

LNG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

quality of inspections and immediate

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

reporting.

 

 

 

 

 

Compression

 

 

 

 

 

 

Separation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offshoreandland-basedproduction

 

 

Petrochemical

 

 

 

 

 

LNG

 

Transmission pipeline

 

 

 

 

Transmission

 

 

 

From upstream through downstream, we

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storage

 

Asset integrity management and asset life

 

 

 

 

 

Pipeline

 

 

 

 

have a range of testing and inspection

extensions require inspection to provide

 

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

Re-gasification

LNG Unloading

products for transmission pipelines. In the

assurance of component integrity and

 

 

 

 

Odorant

 

pipe mill, we provide testing machines to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

regulatory compliance. We have a complete

Land-Based

 

 

 

 

 

 

Injection

 

 

ensure material and weld quality. In the

portfolio of inspection technologies, including

Production

 

 

 

 

Gas Storage

 

 

 

 

construction phase, we provide automated

Refining

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

continuous erosion/corrosion monitoring with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ultrasonic and portable X-ray and digital/

installed sensors, remote visual inspection,

 

Liquid

 

 

L

Distribution

 

 

Electric Power

 

filmsolutions. Forin-serviceinspection,

digital radiography, ultrasonic thickness

 

 

 

u

 

 

Generation

 

weoffercontinuousmonitoring,portable

gaugesandflawdetectors,X-raytechnology

 

Storage

 

Lube

s

 

 

Consumers

 

 

ultrasonic and remote visual inspection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and eddy current to inspect pipes, vessels and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

devices.

parts of a rotating plant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reservoir engineering

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manufacturing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We design, manufacture and support a full range

With high resolution CT, the spatial distribution of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of testing machines for plate, billet, bar and pipe

pore network in a drilling core can be visualized and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inspection using ultrasonic and X-ray technology.

analyzed. Clear knowledge of such a pore system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petrochemical

 

 

isofutmostimportanceinthefieldofreservoir

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

engineering.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nondestructive testing and inspection are a critical

 

 

 

Liquidstorage

 

 

 

 

part of maintenance and process management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to optimize the safe operation of a petrochemical

 

Refining

 

Storage tanks require inspection to help ensure they

 

 

 

 

facility.Oursolutionsoffercorrosionmonitoringof

 

 

operate safely and within the regulatory standards.

 

 

Inspection is a critical aspect of maintenance and process

 

 

critical locations and piping, vessel and rotating

 

 

We have tools for large area remote visual inspection

 

 

management to help enable the safe and optimized operation

 

plant inspections using ultrasonics, remote visual

 

and ultrasound technology for checking remaining

 

 

ofanoilrefinery.Weprovideinspectiontechnologiesforhigh

 

 

inspection, eddy current, digital radiography and

 

 

wall thickness and weld quality.

 

 

 

 

temperature corrosion monitoring of critical locations and piping,

 

 

 

X-ray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vessel and rotating plant inspections using ultrasonics, remote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

visual inspection, eddy current, digital radiography and X-ray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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