Innovative Inspection of BRZ-AL Cast Components in the Nuclear Sector Using Adaptive Total Focusing Method (ATFM)
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Advanced UT Presented by TPAC
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| 127 |
Speaker
Gideon Van Zyl
AOS/TPAC
Innovative Inspection of BRZ-AL Cast Components in the Nuclear Sector Using Adaptive Total Focusing Method (ATFM)
Presentation Description
In this presentation, we explore the application of the Adaptive Total Focusing Method (ATFM) for inspecting BRZ-AL cast components within the nuclear sector. ATFM offers a significant advantage over traditional Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) techniques by reconstructing inspection data while accounting for surface variations. This capability enhances the detection of de-alloying, ensuring more accurate and reliable assessments of component integrity.
Biography
Born in South Africa, Gideon van Zyl matriculated in 2008 and embarked on a career in NDT, focusing on power stations. In 2009, Gideon joined Sonomatic, specializing in Ultrasonic-based NDT inspections on refineries across South Africa and Australia. By 2014, his expertise expanded to offshore and robotic subsea ultrasonic inspections. Gideon then achieved obtaining ASNT UT Level 3 certification.
In 2017, Gideon relocated to Texas and focused on subsea inspections, later becoming Operations Manager for the Americas in 2021. Despite his managerial responsibilities, Gideon remains active in the field, conducting Subsea PAUT inspection and advanced Ultrasonic inspections (FMC-TFM) nuclear inspections.
