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Inspection Technologies
Many modalities. More confidence. Better decisions.
GE
Measurement & Control
Many modalities. More condence. 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-eective 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.
www.geinspectiontechnologies.com
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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 ecient 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 Oces ...................................... 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 oce. Rhythm software oers 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 ecient 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
Aireld
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 oer 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 classied 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
identication.
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 dierent 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 oine 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-proled
An ultrasonic phased array railroad wheel
inspection system is a cost eective solution
for the inspection of new and re-proled
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 specic 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.
Liqueed 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.
Oshore 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.
Rening
Inspection is a critical aspect of maintenance and process
management to help enable the safe and optimized operation
of an oil renery. 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
Petrochemical
Manufacturing
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Distribution
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Transmission
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 oer 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 oer 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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