Above Ground Storage Tanks

The New Falcon 2000 Sr. and Jr. Above Ground Storage Tank NDT System
TesTex, Inc. has developed the world's most advanced and compact NDT system for the scanning of Above Ground Storage Tanks. This system detects and quantifies defects such as pitting and gradual wall thinning.

Advantages

No couplant required

No magnets

Minimal floor preparation

Tests through coatings

Less than 30 lbs.(13.6Kg)

Scanning speed of 10 to 15 feet (3 - 4.5m) per minute

No blind spots

Falcon Sr. contains 64 sensors (32 channels)

Falcon Jr. contains 16 sensors (16 channels)

LED alarm array

Hand scanner (Falcon Jr.) for hard to reach places

Real time data display with Advanced Signal Processing

High resolution color graphics with 3-D display

Tests ferrous materials as well as non-ferrous materials such as stainless and aluminum.

Inspection Procedure

Gain access through standard size manway

Map out tank floor by numbering and measuring each plate in the storage tank

Select internal functions such as gain and frequency to fit the specifications of the plates in the storage tanks

Position the scanner on a plate and move along the length of the plate at a constant rate

View data in real time on the PC screen through the innovative "TANK 32" software package

Mark any flaw indications seen by software or by LED alarm indicators and, if needed, the data can be stored for later verification

Continue scanning until entire storage tank floor has been inspected

Quantify the flaws with the "TANK 32" software

Report results in percent of wall loss or floor remaining (mm or inches)

Present a final report in full color showing flaw location and depth

TesTex, Inc., 508 Old Frankstown Road, Monroeville, PA 15146. Tel: 412-798-8990; Fax: 412-798-8995.