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Field-Driven Innovation in Corrosion Mapping: A New Standard for Handheld Phased-Array Devices

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INNOVATION LAB - FIESTA 7-9
Knowledge Level - NDT Level I/NDT Level II
Presentation Topic Level - Intermediate
Target Audience - Level III Managers
Target Audience - Small Business Managers
Target Audience- NDT Engineers
Target Audience- Technicians/Inspectors
Thursday, October 9, 2025
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Fiesta 7-9

Speaker

Fred Reverdy
Senior Application And Products Engineer
Ekoscan

Field-Driven Innovation in Corrosion Mapping: A New Standard for Handheld Phased-Array Devices

Presentation Description

Corrosion mapping and thickness measurement in field conditions remain a persistent challenge for asset integrity management, often hindered by poor data reliability, limited traceability, and complex user interfaces. EKOSCAN and its partners are addressing these limitations through the development of a next-generation handheld device that redefines the standards of portable non-destructive testing (NDT). This compact solution combines advanced phased-array ultrasonic technology with a rugged, ergonomic mechanical design tailored for harsh industrial environments. Key innovations include the integration of flexible probes, adaptive wedges, and minimal water consumption, enabling high-performance scanning across complex geometries with minimal operational burden. The system also features embedded 2-axis encoding, ensuring precise spatial localization and repeatability of measurements—critical for accurate corrosion mapping and long-term asset monitoring. Complementing the hardware, the device incorporates a streamlined, error-proof software interface, empowering NDT operators with intuitive controls, guided acquisition workflows, and real-time analysis. By merging advanced imaging, precise encoding, and intelligent interface design, the solution delivers high-fidelity, traceable data, even in the most demanding conditions. This paper outlines the technological framework, field-oriented design choices, and performance outcomes of this device, demonstrating its potential to bridge the gap between high-end inspection capabilities and the practical realities of on-site deployment

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Biography

Frederic Reverdy got his PhD at the University of Bordeaux in 2000 on the topic of Composite Inspection using Laser-Ultrasonics. He worked at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) as a scientist working on NDT projects for the automotive and Oil&Gas industries. He worked then at the Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) in France as an NDT project manager dealing with various industries (Power Gen, Defense, Railway, Oil&Gas…). He joined Ekoscan in 2024 as a Senior product and application specialist. He is an expert in ultrasonic techniques (conventional, TOFD, phased-array, TFM, EMAT, Guided waves, laser ultrasonic).
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