This package of services is designed for the following sectors:

  • Petrochemical sector
  • Power generation sector
  • Aerospace and aeronautics
  • Other sectors with storage tanks

What you need to know

Vinçotte (member of Kiwa Group) offers several techniques for determining the condition of a tank. These range from intrusive methods, which of course provide the best results, but require the tank to be emptied, to non-intrusive methods.
Below is a summary of the techniques available (see also specific product sheets):

  • Floorscan
    MFL (Magnetic Flux Leakage) system for corrosion testing of carbon steel bottom plates
  • MT Magnetoscopy
    Conventional method for inspecting weld cracks
  • ACFM or TECA inspection
    Electromagnetic method for inspecting weld cracks, replacing the MT method and enabling depth to be determined. Possibility of inspecting coated surfaces. Requires little preparation and no coupling agent.
  • Ultrasonic wall thickness measurement (UT)
    Conventional wall thickness measurement
  • AUT/Corrosion mapping
    Corrosion mapping using semi-automated scanners with conventional ultrasonic probes or multi-element probes (UTPA).
  • VIPER + UT
    Remote-controlled ultrasonic wall thickness measurements. For inspecting tank walls or roofs, for example.
  • Vacuum testing
    Leak testing of welds.
  • Laser profilometry
    Various laser measurements are available to detect deformations or determine the severity of corrosion in corroded areas.
  • LRUT
    Long Range UT = non-intrusive inspection method for checking the external walls of a tank's bottom and roof from the outside.

Advantages

Vinçotte CND (member of Kiwa Group) works closely with the Pressure and Risk Analysis (RBI) departments. This enables us to assess the results obtained against the correct standards and codes. Thanks to this range of services, Vinçotte is able to offer its customers optimum support.