Phased Array UT Mapping of Corrosion in Service Water Pipes
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EXPERIENCE ZONE
Knowledge Level - NDT Level I/NDT Level II
Knowledge Level - NDT Level III
Presentation Topic Level - Advanced
Presentation Topic Level - Intermediate
Target Audience - Level III Managers
Target Audience- NDT Engineers
Target Audience- Technicians/Inspectors
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Monterey 1 |
Speaker
Thomas Stafford
Senior Technical Leader
Epri
Phased Array UT Mapping of Corrosion in Service Water Pipes
Presentation Description
Over the last few years EPRI have been assessing the latest Phased Array techniques and equipment on several balance of plant (BOP) mockups and field removed components to determine if the technology provided any improvements to inspection times and corrosion mapping accuracy.
This presentation discusses the PA assessments performed by EPRI which include Phased array techniques, equipment, data collected and results.
This presentation discusses the PA assessments performed by EPRI which include Phased array techniques, equipment, data collected and results.
Short Course Description
Biography
Senior Technical Leader, Plant Support- BOP
Contact information:
EPRI Charlotte Office 1300 West WT Harris Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28262
Office: +1 (704)-595-2686 Mobile: +1 (912) 224-6234
E-mail: tstafford@epri.com
Responsibilities:
NDE Innovation and Technology Development
Advanced Ultrasonic Research and Development
Robotics Inspection System Development
BOP Inspections
Work Experience:
2013- Present: EPRI
2008- 2013 EPRI Contractor (System One)
