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Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC)

Advanced electromagnetic inspection technology for detecting hidden flaws and corrosion.

Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) testing is an advanced electromagnetic inspection technology which is used in detecting flaws and corrosion in ferrous materials typically hidden under layers of coating or insulation (for example, pipelines).

Even though PEC is widely used to inspect coated or insulated materials, its characteristics also make it suitable for other non-insulated surfaces such as port structures and ship hulls, and for field situations where the surface to be inspected is rough or inaccessible.

Because of this, PEC has proven itself as a fast and cost-effective solution for corrosion detection.

EDSAN’s PEC inspection service can be used in the following scenarios:

  • Inspection of outer surfaces with or without insulation, aluminum, stainless and galvanized steel weather jacket, blistering scabs, or fireproofing.
  • Inspection near valves, pipe elbows, support and other metallic structures such as nozzles, and flanges.
  • Inspection through concrete, polymer coatings, metallic mesh, and rebars.

Advantages of Our PEC Solution

  • Reduced Inspection Time
  • Dynamic Scanning – speed up to 75 mm/s
  • Reliable and Repeatable Results
  • Less operator dependent
  • Less affected by liftoff variations
  • Better detection of small defects
  • Unaffected by structures above probes
  • Can be used on scabs/blisters
  • Can be used through concrete, polymer. Etc.
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