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Measurement & Control
Inspection Technologies
Many modalities. More confidence. Better decisions.
GE
Measurement & Control
Many modalities. More condence. Better decisions.
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
improvements within the elds of non-destructive testing and inspection. Often derived from the medical
community, both 2D and 3D imaging can solve or trend complex issues in the areas of component life extension,
tness for service, design optimization, quality control or root-cause failure analysis. High-resolution imaging
has become practical, cost-eective and can save critical time when properly applied to real-world applications.
GE's Inspection Technologies is a world leader in providing advanced non-destructive imaging using the electromagnetic, gamma- and X-ray, ultrasonic and visible energy spectrum. We have enormous depth and breadth of know-how that can be applied to your needs.
Our applications cover a wide range of industries:
• 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. Phased array TopView image of aws in a pipe
10.Remote visual image of wind turbine gearbox
11.Electromagnetic array image of stress corrosion cracking on pipe
12.NanoCT
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image of CSP solder joints
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 ecient 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.
In this brochure
Segment Overviews
Aerospace ......................................................................... 2—3
Metals & Transportation .......................................... 4—5
Oil & Gas ............................................................................. 6—7
Power Generation ....................................................... 8—9
Government ...................................................................10-11
Product Lines
Introduction ......................................................................... 12
Electromagnetic Testing (EM) ................................... 13
Radiographic Testing (RT) .................................. 14—15
Ultrasonic Testing (UT) ......................................... 16—17
Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) ................................ 18
Software Solutions ......................................................... 19
Applications Engineering & Support ....................20
Service Solutions .............................................................. 21
Regional Oces ...................................... back cover
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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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.
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
secure remote access from the eld or the oce. Rhythm software oers one platform
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.
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
components to help ensure ecient and
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.
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
Aireld
Foundry
Composite Parts
Engine Parts
Dove tail slot inspection in engine disks
Eddy current systems enable faster and more accurate inspection of engine disk dove tail slots to locate potential cracks.
Research
Electrical Components
Rocket Launch Pad
Material research
Extremely high resolution CT for development and 3D characterization of new materials.
Electronic components
Microfocus X-ray technology for failure analysis and quality assurance in electronic components. Cost intensive recalls in the aero industry are often caused by electronic failures. More and more aerospace components include electronics with corresponding inspection tasks, such as solder joint defects and PCB quality, bond wire integrity and moldings.
Quality test of the blades during manufacturing or after repair
Computed radiography and digital radiography are used to inspect
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.
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
blades for aws. One imaging plate is used for multiple X-ray images that are stored in digital format. Unlike lm equipment,
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).
locate and remove foreign objects from inside the plane wings.
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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 precise information about the shape and geometry of an object on both the surface and internally. This technology reduces development time during R & D and combines measurement and inspection solutions within production.
R & D Center
Rotational tube tester for bar and pipe
Our ultrasonic inspection systems inspect bar and hot processed pipe, including detection of
inner and outer aws, as well as full dimension
measurement.
Bar Manufacturing
Plant
Casting
House
Menu directed inspection (MDI), storing and managing images
We oer MDI for rail and in-service inspection and Rhythm with digital X-ray for blade
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
since they are classied as safety parts.
These parts are inspected using fully automatic in-line with X-ray inspection cabinets. Our turn-key solution is designed for high throughput and automatic part
identication.
Aluminum cast drive train and engine parts
Due to weight reduction, aluminum cast parts are 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 inspection systems to provide process feedback.
Metrology of complex objects
3D metrology with precision CT is the only technique that can measure the interior of a complex object nondestructively.
Rotating water path to inspect bar and tube
The use of phased array probes enables a compact test system without rotating parts. Our test
system is adjusted to dierent diameters by stored
parameter sets, enabling a short changeover time.
Quality test of the blades during manufacturing
Computed radiography and digital radiography are used to inspect blades
for aws. One imaging plate is used for
Blade Manufacturing
multiple X-ray images that are stored
in digital format. Unlike lm equipment,
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).
Steel and plate
We design and build large-scale automated ultrasonic testing and inspection systems for heavy plate testing
for online and oine applications. These
systems consist of the complete test mechanism and test electronics, extended by automated evaluation software and web/modem-based remote servicing.
Rail
Our testing machines are designed
to detect imperfections and aws in rail welds. Using ultrasonics, aws
perpendicular to the rail surface, such as lack of fusion and porosity across the entire height of the weld, can be easily detected.
Steel & Plate Mill
Rail wheel new and re-proled
An ultrasonic phased array railroad wheel
inspection system is a cost eective solution for the inspection of new and re-proled
rail wheels. This system eliminates costly mechanical wheel handling equipment and assures complete coverage.
Pipe Mill
Wheel and axle
Ultrasonic and multi-channel phased array testing systems are used to inspect wheel set axles for cracks in passenger and cargo carrying cars.
Auto Critical Components
Billets
Residual stress in critical engine parts
Our analytical X-ray systems perform residual stress analysis to help provide a high level of quality on supplied products
and nal products. The elds of application
X-ray residual stress analysis include series production monitoring, development and optimization of components, as well as damage analysis for supplier evaluation.
Assembly Plant
Electronic components
Microfocus X-ray technology for failure analysis and quality assurance in electronic car components. Cost­intensive recalls in the auto industry are often caused by electronic failures. More and more automotive components include electronics with corresponding inspection tasks, such as solder joint defects and PCB quality, bond wire integrity and moldings.
Quality control and service support
Corrosion checks or rain checks are only two examples for the extensive use of video borescopes. The extremely small
diameters and the specic extensions,
such as extra working channels, make it easy to use video borescopes in cases where you need to look into an object without disassembly. There is a large range of applications for borescopes in production, quality checks, maintenance, engineering and service shops.
Weld inspection (Laser or MIG/MAG welds)
Ultrasonic inspection of welded assembly parts increases safety and meets quality management requirements.
Spot weld inspection
Ultrasonic inspection of spot welded parts replaces destructive test methods, especially for inspection of high strength steel.
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Oil & Gas
GE's Inspection Technologies addresses all major inspection needs for our oil and gas customers. We
strive to deliver high-quality products that detect corrosion and inspect welds in a variety of situations and conditions while helping improve productivity. Our leading edge inspection solutions boost
productivity, help you improve safety and solve your toughest oil and gas inspection challenges.
Subsea pipelines
Our radiographic, devices are often deployed by clients working subsea to assess the in-service integrity of pipes and risers.
Re-injection stations
Rotating equipment requires regular non­intrusive inspections to help ensure the safe working of the machines. We provide a comprehensive suite of remote visual inspection, eddy current ultrasonic systems and unique software tools to provide improved quality of inspections and immediate reporting.
Offshore
Production
Separation
Processing
Liquefaction
Compression
LNG
Storage
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 inspection and eddy current. Rhythm encompasses the image management tools required to help provide asset assurance through proprietary tools such as the wall thickness measurement tool for digital radiography, menu directed inspections for remote visual and a complete archive and web access suite for long-term data management and retrieval. Rhythm is 100% DICONDE compliant, the industry standard for inspection data protocols.
Liqueed Natural Gas (LNG) liquefaction
Rotating equipment requires regular non-intrusive inspections to help ensure the safe working of the machines. GE provides a comprehensive suite of remote visual and eddy current systems and unique software tools to provide improved quality of inspections and immediate reporting. For new LNG projects, a large number of welds need to be inspected to ensure weld quality. GE provides a full suite of radiography and ultrasonic systems for high quality weld inspection.
LNG Loading
LNG Transportation
Compression stations
Rotating equipment requires regular 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 unique software tools to provide improved quality of inspections and immediate reporting.
Oshore and land-based production
Asset integrity management and asset life extensions require inspection to provide assurance of component integrity and regulatory compliance. We have a complete portfolio of inspection technologies, including
Land-Based
Production
continuous erosion/corrosion monitoring with installed sensors, remote visual inspection, digital radiography, ultrasonic thickness
gauges and aw detectors, X-ray technology
and eddy current to inspect pipes, vessels and parts of a rotating plant.
Reservoir engineering
With high resolution CT, the spatial distribution of the pore network in a drilling core can be visualized and analyzed. Clear knowledge of such a pore system
is of utmost importance in the eld of reservoir
engineering.
Rening
Inspection is a critical aspect of maintenance and process management to help enable the safe and optimized operation
of an oil renery. We provide inspection technologies for high
temperature corrosion monitoring of critical locations and piping, vessel and rotating plant inspections using ultrasonics, remote visual inspection, eddy current, digital radiography and X-ray.
Refining
Liquid
Storage
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Manufacturing
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Pipeline
Gas Storage
Liquid storage
Storage tanks require inspection to help ensure they operate safely and within the regulatory standards. We have tools for large area remote visual inspection and ultrasound technology for checking remaining wall thickness and weld quality.
LNG
Storage
Odorant
Injection
Consumers
Re-gasification
Electric Power
Generation
Petrochemical
Nondestructive testing and inspection are a critical part of maintenance and process management to optimize the safe operation of a petrochemical
facility. Our solutions oer corrosion monitoring of
critical locations and piping, vessel and rotating plant inspections using ultrasonics, remote visual inspection, eddy current, digital radiography and X-ray.
LNG Unloading
Transmission pipeline
From upstream through downstream, we have a range of testing and inspection products for transmission pipelines. In the pipe mill, we provide testing machines to ensure material and weld quality. In the construction phase, we provide automated ultrasonic and portable X-ray and digital/
lm solutions. For in-service inspection, we oer continuous monitoring, portable
ultrasonic and remote visual inspection devices.
Manufacturing
We design, manufacture and support a full range of testing machines for plate, billet, bar and pipe inspection using ultrasonic and X-ray technology.
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