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This document discusses improvements in image quality and productivity from using digital radiography instead of conventional film radiography for inspecting pipeline girth welds. It describes how digital radiography systems have advanced detector technologies that improve image quality and allow for automated scanning and data review. A case study shows that while the upfront equipment costs for digital radiography are higher, the improved productivity allows a crew of three men to inspect the same number of welds as four men using film radiography, resulting in similar overall costs per weld inspected. In conclusion, the document argues that the improved quality and productivity from digital radiography can justify its higher capital investment.

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This document discusses improvements in image quality and productivity from using digital radiography instead of conventional film radiography for inspecting pipeline girth welds. It describes how digital radiography systems have advanced detector technologies that improve image quality and allow for automated scanning and data review. A case study shows that while the upfront equipment costs for digital radiography are higher, the improved productivity allows a crew of three men to inspect the same number of welds as four men using film radiography, resulting in similar overall costs per weld inspected. In conclusion, the document argues that the improved quality and productivity from digital radiography can justify its higher capital investment.

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Improvements in Image
Quality and Productivity of
Digital Radiography on
Pipeline Girth Welds

Presented by:

Charles Bollinger, 3ENDT


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Paper Outline
• Basic Comparison: Conventional versus Digital RT
• Quality Improvements
• RT Digital System Design
• Detector (DDA) features
• Image Quality and Processing
• Code Compliance
• Data Review & Retention
• Productivity Improvements
• Mechanized system design features
• Set up, scan and processing times
• DRT Project Case Study
Comparison- Film versus Digital in Pipeline
Industry
Conventional Film Radiography Digital Radiography:
• Gaining acceptance since 2005
• Applied and accepted for the past 40 •Use of Imaging Plates (CR) or Digital
years Detector Arrays (DDA)
• Use of Roll films, processing • Chemicals and Darkroom processing
chemicals, darkroom facilities virtually eliminated
• RT film storage and handling for long • “On the fly” scan of weld, real time review,
term retention of information analysis and reporting (With DDAs)
• Correct welding process errors to avoid
persistent defects
• Common data file for viewing using
multiple software (DICONDE)

The Past The Future


Quality Improvements
• Digital RT system Design
• Robust mechanical
construction to withstand
rough handling
• Improved design to
accommodate a large array
• Pixel pitch of 127μm
• Shield rating improved to
300kV- extends durability of
the panel
Quality Improvements
• Image Quality and Processing
• Detector static during image capture-
eliminates image distortion due to vibration
• IQI present in every image
• Advanced software feature to stitch images
generating seamless weld image
• No image artifacts (except for non-
functional pixel displays) compared when
using Roll pack film or Imaging Plate(CR)
Quality Improvements
• Code Compliance • Data Review, reporting & retention
• Meets ASME Section V- • DICONDE data format
• Image quality class B acc. ISO • Viewer software features for basic
19232-5, ISO 10893-7, ISO 17636-2 review
• 2% sensitivity or better • Evaluation to Code criteria simplified
• Simplified process to ensure system using image measurement tools
performance
Productivity Improvements
• Mechanized System Design features
• Light and Robust mechanical construction to withstand
rough handling
• Operating temperatures -40c to +65c, IP67
• Latching mechanisms for easy install and removal of
Monoblock unit
• Wireless/battery operated
• Laptop optional for acquisition (internal memory of the
Monoblock unit can store up to 200 welds)
• Set up time 2 min for any pipe diameter (faster with
practice! )
• 3 or 4 man crew can process 10 to 12 welds per hour in a
typical pipeline construction environment (120 to 150
welds per shift)
Comparative Case Study- Pipeline Project
• Project System Crew # of welds Labor Equipment Total Cost
details/Assumptions per shift cost/shift cost/shift Cost/ per
shift weld
• Pipe Diameter: 24”
• 0.375” wall DRT 3-man 100 $2220 $225 $2445 $24
• Crawler –Panoramic
• 12 hour shift Film* 4- man 100 $2400 $125 $2525 $25
• DRT 3-man Team Labor rate:
• Data based on info provided by a Pipeline NDT service provider
$ 185/hour • Includes crawler crew time and costs
• DRT equipment budget: $140K (including maintenance, 3 year payback)
• Film RT 4 man Team Labor
rate:$ 200/hour
• Shift covers set up,
examination, data
interpretation and reporting
Conclusion

• With improved quality and productivity with Digital


radiography on pipeline welds:
• High capital investment can be justified to gradually replace
conventional RT
• Enable remote oversight by client/client representatives on quality
(data review using viewer software)
• Correct weld production process errors early and save follow up
costs
Thank You!- Questions?

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