G01N2021/9542

TECHNIQUES FOR CONTROL OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DEVICES VIA A PROBE DRIVER
20200284734 · 2020-09-10 ·

A non-destructive testing system can include a mobile computing device and a video borescope coupled to the mobile computing device via a cloud computing environment. The system can further include a probe driver coupled to the mobile computing device and to the video borescope via the cloud computing environment. The probe driver can attach to a conduit section. The probe driver can also include a positioning element configured to position the conduit section and a data processor. The data processor can be configured to receive a signal indicative of a position of the conduit section and to control one or more operations of the probe driver configured to operate the positioning element to orient the conduit section in the position.

Methods, apparatus, and systems for inspecting holes in transparent materials

Methods, systems, and apparatus for detection of a condition in a hole defined by a transparent material that is at least partially enclosed by one or more substantially opaque materials. The method may include positioning a light source in a first hole in the transparent material, directing light from the positioned light source through the transparent material and toward a second hole that is adjacent to the first hole. A prism may be positioned so that the light transmitted from the light source through the machined inner surface of the second hole is visible through a viewing face of the prism. By observing the transmitted light, a surface condition of the machined inner surface of the second hole may be determined.

Techniques for control of non-destructive testing devices via a probe driver
10712290 · 2020-07-14 · ·

A probe driver may have a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. The probe driver also may have an input structure that actuates in response to a user input indicating a second position of the conduit section. The probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at the second position of the conduit section in response to the user input.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INSPECTING PIPELINES USING A PIPELINE INSPECTION ROBOT
20200173935 · 2020-06-04 ·

Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40 inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.

Techniques for control of non-destructive testing devices via a probe driver
10670538 · 2020-06-02 · ·

A probe driver may include a coupling that interfaces with a conduit section at a first position of the conduit section. A probe driver may also have one or more positioning elements to reposition the conduit section to interface with the coupling at a second position of conduit section in response to one or more commands based on a recorded inspection, where through completing the one or more commands is configured to initiate a second inspection identical to the recorded inspection.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A FILTRATION UNIT
20200103356 · 2020-04-02 ·

A filtration unit inspection device including an image capturing device for generating image data, an operator unit for presenting the image data, and a data cable connecting the image capturing device to the operator unit, the image capturing device and at least part of the data cable being adapted to be fed into a filtration unit, wherein the filtration unit inspection device includes a guiding element that is provided on the image capturing device for facilitating feeding the image capturing device through the filtration unit.

Method of inspecting interior of wind turbine blade and inspection device for wind turbine blade

Provided is a method that enables an interior of a wind turbine blade to be safely inspected. A method of inspecting an interior of a wind turbine blade includes the steps of: placing, in the wind turbine blade, an inspection unit including a support frame, at least one wheel rotatably provided to the support frame, and inspection equipment attached to a front portion of the support frame in a traveling direction; and conveying the inspection unit from a blade root portion toward a blade tip portion of the wind turbine blade. The conveying step includes connecting at least one extension bar to a back end portion of the inspection unit, and sending the inspection unit by pushing the extension bar toward the blade tip portion.

VIDEO PIPE INSPECTION SYSTEMS WITH VIDEO INTEGRATED WITH ADDITIONAL SENSOR DATA
20200088653 · 2020-03-19 ·

Video inspection systems are disclosed. In one embodiment a video camera for use in a pipe inspection system includes a camera head including an outer housing, a camera module assembly including video and non-video sensors, a processing circuit, and a data link receiver.

Aseptic high temperature heat exchanger inspection system
10563935 · 2020-02-18 ·

An inspection system for a heat exchanger having a vision system to obtain an image of an inner surface of the at least one tube.

CONFIGURABLE NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DEVICE
20240094878 · 2024-03-21 ·

A method includes receiving, by a data processor of a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, data characterizing an inspection point identifying an asset to be inspected using the NDT device. The method also includes determining, by the data processor, an inspection procedure associated with the asset based on the inspection point included in the received data. In addition, the method includes determining, by the data processor, a user interface configuration of the NDT device, the user interface configuration including a graphical interface configuration provided via a graphical user interface displayed on a display of the NDT device and a manual interface configuration corresponding to an actuated interface device of the NDT device. The method further includes configuring, by the data processor, the NDT device to perform the inspection procedure by applying the determined user interface configuration.