Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comprises methods designed to assess the condition of materials, components, and equipment without affecting their serviceability. Its function is to identify discontinuities, degradation, and early damage mechanisms to determine service fitness and remaining life.
In the energy sector, NDT is a cornerstone of integrity management, supporting maintenance decisions, reducing unplanned failures, and optimizing availability. The evolution toward advanced techniques, digitalization, and remote inspection drives its growth in the U.S., Europe, and LATAM.
Main topics
This section gathers technical content aimed at professionals requiring a precise and applied view of NDT technologies.
Key topics include:
- Volumetric testing (UT, PAUT, TOFD)
- Surface techniques (MT, PT, VT)
- Digital and computed radiography
- Remote inspection and robotics
- Defect evaluation and remaining life assessment
- ASNT, ISO, API, and SNT-TC-1A standards
- Applications in O&G, petrochemical, energy, and mining
NDT is essential to ensure structural integrity and operational continuity of critical assets. Technical challenges include qualifications of techniques, accurate interpretation of indications, inspection in complex geometries, and adoption of advanced technologies.
codes and standards
63 Articlescorrosion and materials
223 Articlesengineering
15 Articlesequipment inspection
67 Articlesreliability
50 Articlesstudy cases
1 ArticleHDPE pipes: Guided wave ultrasonic inspection
Machine learning for improves accuracy in non-destructive testing
The essence of Non-Destructive Testing in modern industry
Exploring the potential of Phase Coherence Imaging (PCI)
The Rise of the XY Crawlers
Trends in Guided Wave NDT: Automation and advanced data analysis
The Flex For Complex Geometry Inspection: P-Flex
TFM Ultrasound: How It Works and What Makes It Effective
Pressure Vessel Inspection: Innovative Standards and Technologies
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