Introduction

Lesson 1 of 7

To overcome transmission challenges through dissimilar materials, the use of linear and
dual probes in Transmit-Receive Longitudinal (TRL) mode is recommended by the
industry.

These probes are known as dual linear and dual matrix arrays (DLA and DMA).

In the TRL technique, sometimes called pitch and catch technique, the transmitter and
receiver transducers are unique to each other so that collected signals originate only from
the area of the transmitter.

Using a separate pulser and receiver, the wedge size is reduced, and the probe can operate
closer to the weld for increased sensitivity.

This allows inspectors to determine whether there is Lack of Fusion (LOF)at the weld
bevel, for example.

Using the TRL technique with a large aperture and precise steering enables better Signal-
to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Probability of Detection (PoD) in thick CRA welds.

In terms of equipment, this translates into 64+parallel architecture systems driving probes
with 64+ elements.

Gekko

The Dual Array Probes will be paired to the powerfull Gekko instrument.

This instrument allows a wide variety of techniques such as:

 Phased-Array UT (PAUT),
 Total Focusing Method (TFM), and
 Time Of Flight Diffraction (TOFD).
Dual Linear Array
Here, we introduce the Dual Linear Array probes.

Dual Matrix Array

Here, we introduce the Dual Matrix Array probes.

Why Dual Probes?

Using Dual Probes offers a wide range of advantage in comparison to its single
probe solution.

Thanks to advanced PAUT, reliable CRA weld inspection is not only feasible, it is
optimized using intuitive software and configuration tools.

With easy on board setup of dual probes and natively implemented PAUT, TFM and
hybrid methods on both Gekko and Panther instruments, operators can easily adjust
ultrasound settings for the best data collection results powered by high channel
count phased array probes.

Finally, Eddyfi Technologies’ advanced PAUT flaw detectors are compatible with all
dual probe manufacturers and typical scanners on the market.

In a Dual Linear Array probe setup, each linear array has its own role. One is used as
the Transmitter, and the other as the Receiver.

In this example, the red transducer is the transmitter, while the blue one is the receiver.
Instead of 6 elements in each array, we should have 64 of them.

Linear Array Probe

G3 casing probe.

Large casing, general-purpose linear phased array UT probes, either 5MHz with 64

elements or 7.5MHz with 64 elements.

Angle Height Calibration

Adjust Delay, Range and gain to receive the best signal using the Angle Height
Calibration (AHC) function.

Clean Signals

Fine-tuning the delay, range and gain settings should provide us with clean signals in which

all elements are clearly visible and balanced.