Eventually pipes will leak…
Regular inspections using Inspecta’s eddy current techniques have proven to be an excellent tool for ensuring safety, uptime and profitability. “Tubes corrode, wear down and are eroded. Eventually they will begin to leak with the risk of polluting the environment and lowering production,” explains Rolf Lundberg, an engineer at Göteborg Energi. Even a temporary stoppage can cause severe inconvenience to customers. This is simply unacceptable for Göteborg Energi. “People rely on us,” says Rolf Lundberg.
An excellent knowledge provider
Inspecta’s non-destructive method for inspecting tubes is based on the generation of eddy currents. Defects on the surface, or just beneath it, interfere with eddy currents. This interference is measured, recorded and evaluated to detect flaws such as erosion, corrosion, cracks and cavities.
“Regular measurements enable our customers to detect potential problems at an early stage, and to follow up on preventative work. They are also able to plan future repairs very early on”, says Claes-Göran Göransson, Eddy Current Coordinator at Inspecta. From start to finish Inspecta participates in Göteborg Energi’s testing procedures: “We evaluate the results together and find solutions. In many ways Inspecta acts as our knowledge provider,” says Rolf Lundberg.
Because of Sweden’s cold winters most maintenance must be carried out during the summer. Planning is crucial, and Inspecta’s web-based system is a great help: “It reduces our administrative workload and allows us to focus on the job we are really here to do, running highly-efficient plants around the clock. Göteborg Energi has used Inspecta’s solution successfully for a long time and we will continue to do so,” says Rolf Lundberg.
