Numerous operations are running concurrently in industrial process plants across diverse infrastructure, including storage tanks, pipes and production equipment. The condition of this equipment must be maintained regularly to prevent risks of unplanned downtime and costly repairs. This is particularly true for structures susceptible to corrosion and erosion, as internal corrosion often takes place without notice. However, the conundrum for plant managers and operators is that maintenance inspection can disrupt operation and productivity.
How Can Cygnus Help?
Cygnus Instruments is a UK leader in digital ultrasonic testing equipment, which are renowned for ease-of-use, reliability and accuracy for corrosion inspection across numerous applications. Corrosion is a critical threat to the structural integrity of operational equipment, which is constantly exposed to a diverse range of substances, many of which possess qualities that either cause or accelerate corrosion. To mitigate this, equipment is often coated with protective coatings, which in turn present obstacles to corrosion monitoring and inspection. However, thanks to Cygnus’ Multiple-Echo technology, users can measure through coatings (up to 20mm thick), eliminating the time and cost of removing anti-corrosive coatings.
The clever Cygnus 6+ PRO ultrasonic thickness meter is the most advanced model in the Cygnus Surface Range. This lightweight, compact, hands-free gauge is shatter-proof and water-resistant (IP67), making it highly practical in a range of conditions. They are also invaluable when it comes to accessibility challenges. Many structures are made up of awkward and confined spaces, and don’t allow access from both sides for inspection. Cygnus gauges can measure wall thickness from one side, combined with a choice of small and right-angle ultrasonic probes, they offer great flexibility for access.
A Closer Look at the Cygnus 6+ PRO
Cygnus 6+ PRO boasts an array of highly intuitive features designed for professional users. Equally, its intuitive menu on a large LCD-coloured display makes it extremely simple to use, allowing any staff member to pick it up and use it with minimal training. This makes it a valuable tool for any plant.
Three versatile measuring modes enable suitability for varying levels of corrosion and coating thicknesses, each displaying simple numerical readings instantly. What’s more, the gauges’ Measurement Stability Indicator (MSI) gives you immediate assurance of a reliable reading. For professional users, live A-scan and B-scan displays offer visual verification of back-wall echo signals and gain or A-scan range can be manually adjusted to suit your application.
These advanced functions are especially useful for tackling extreme corrosion. In addition to A-scan, surveyors can use the B-scan function to take a series of continuous thickness measurements, which are presented graphically as a cross-section through the material. If you want to hone in on a particular area of interest or heavily corroded spot, the advanced data logging offers Radial Points which allow you to add up to 12 thickness measurements around the principal measurement in a ‘clock-face’ pattern.
Users can also take advantage of the comprehensive data-logging capability to streamline inspection, create hassle-free report generation and prevent human errors – thanks to Cygnus’ auto-log feature. Plus, collected data can be easily transferred via Bluetooth or cable to a Windows® computer for post-inspection reporting and analysis.
All Cygnus ultrasonic testing equipment is simple to use, robust, and has a three-year warranty. Cygnus is proud of its global network of regional offices, distributors, and service centres that give you the best customer service and support around the world.
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