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Remote Visual Inspection

Remote Visual Inspection We provide comprehensive sludge lancing visual inspection and FOSAR services, utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure thorough steam generator assessments. Our equipment and expertise enable real-time viewing and efficient retrieval of foreign objects, minimizing downtime and enhancing safety.    Inspection capabilities:   Real-time monitoring: Remote monitor setup outside containment for live viewing of inspection and […]

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Remote Visual Inspection

Eddy Current Inspection

CANDU Steam Generator Tube Inspection and Repair

Sludge Lancing

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We provide comprehensive sludge lancing visual inspection and FOSAR services, utilizing cutting-edge technology to ensure thorough steam generator assessments. Our equipment and expertise enable real-time viewing and efficient retrieval of foreign objects, minimizing downtime and enhancing safety.

Inspection capabilities:

  • Real-time monitoring: Remote monitor setup outside containment for live viewing of inspection and retrieval activities
  • Inner-tube bundle inspection: Camera and inspection strip mounted on the sludge lancing system for detailed NTL and in-bundle inspections
  • Annulus inspection: Dedicated camera for verifying cleanliness and identifying foreign objects within the annulus
  • Inspection crawler: Versatile crawler for annulus and NTL-based inspections and retrievals at the tube sheet
  • Specialized retrieval tools: Comprehensive kit including magnetic ends, grippers and snares, along with delivery tubes and guides
  • Advanced video systems: Video monitors, cables, recording and text overlay equipment for detailed analysis.

Inspection procedures:

  • Annulus inspections: Camera inspections to verify cleanliness and locate foreign objects, extending at least five tubes deep into the bundle
  • NTL inspections: Utilizing the lancing rail for efficient delivery, inspecting NTL and in-bundle regions (at least ten tubes deep) for cleanliness and foreign objects. Dual-camera system for overview and detailed inspection
  • Preheater inspection and FOSAR: Video probe inspections and retrieval tools for preheater and feedwater box regions

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