Technical Description
The invention provides a highly portable, multi-sensory external robotic reformer tube crawler to inspect high-temperature hydrogen reformer tubes. By combining dual-laser profiling, low-frequency eddy current testing, and dry EMAT sensors, the system non-destructively maps internal wall defects and outer diametrical creep variation without requiring a liquid couplant.
Problems Addressed
- Catastrophic Tube Ruptures
- Lateral Tracking Deviation Errors
- Costly Unscheduled Facility Shutdowns
- Bulky, Water-Dependent Legacy Systems
- Inefficient Component Lifespan Management
Tech Features
- Dual 4-Wheel Guide-Rail-Free Chassis
- Non-contact Dry Electromagnetic Acoustic Transducers (EMAT)
- 2–40 mm Wavelength Triple Racetrack Coils
- Dual-Laser Distance Profiling
- Low-frequency electromagnetic eddy current testing probes
- Outer Diameter Variation Percentage Calculation
- Lightweight portability layout profiling (6–12 kg)
Target Audience
- Hydrogen Plant Operators
- Petrochemical & Oil Refining
- Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Refining
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Services
Tech ID: P13-2158 TRL 6 Patent Status: Granted Available For Exclusive and Non-exclusive License
