Call us at 1-866-930-6220 for Corrosion Inspection & Erosion Survey in Grande Prairie and Western Canada!

At 20/20 NDT Inc., we’re proud of our non-destructive testing (NDT) in BC and throughout Western Canada. When it comes to piping inspections, our engineers know how to find weaknesses others might miss. Contact us for a corrosion inspection, erosion survey or NDT in Alberta and across Grande Prairie or outlying areas. We’ll keep you productive and help you avoid expensive repairs later.

 

Understand Our Testing Process

In order to assess the health of your pipes, our professionals conduct a corrosion inspection. Here’s what we’ll watch for:

  • Thinning pipe walls
  • Pitting and pinholes
  • Hairline cracks
  • Sand wash damage
  • Other corrosion or erosion

 

Depending on your industrial needs, we perform one or several of the following six tests on your systems:

1. RT (Radiographic Testing)

Much in the way that a medical doctor might order a chest x-ray to determine problems within the body, our engineers conduct radiographic testing via x-ray or gamma ray technology. This is an effective way of finding cracks, porous areas, and any other pipe inclusions.
 
Advantages: RT works well on pressurized piping, structural welds, high-capacity storage, and many other materials.

2. MT (Magnetic Particle Testing)

The basics of MT allow us to create a magnetic field within a ferrous material, dust its surface with iron particles, and watch where they accumulate. This shows where the structural weaknesses are.
 
Advantages: MT easily detects surface cracks and other discontinuities in a cost-effective manner.

3. PT (Dye Penetrant Testing)

We apply a strong dye on pipes, allow it to penetrate, remove the excess penetrant, and then apply a developer that makes the cracks and anomalies visible.
 
Advantages: This is a cost-effective test that generally works best on casting, forging, and welding surface defects.

4. UT (Ultrasonic Testing)

Ultrasonic tests employ high frequencies to measure pipes externally and internally, evaluate flaws, and test pipes that can only be accessed from one side. UT can be conducted on both ferrous and non-ferrous materials, and it may detect cracks missed by RT or other tests.
 
Advantages: UT detects even the smallest flaws, is non-hazardous to conduct, and is portable.

5. DR/CR (Digital Radiography)

Digital industrial radiography is an advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) method that uses digital detectors or imaging plates instead of traditional film to inspect materials for internal flaws. This technology, including Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Detector Arrays (DDA), provides instant, high-resolution images of welds, pipelines, castings, and pressure vessels. 
 
Key Advantages:
Immediate Results: Images appear in seconds, allowing for real-time inspection and immediate adjustments.
Efficiency: Faster inspection times and no chemical processing, leading to higher productivity.
Safety: Reduced radiation exposure compared to film radiography.
Superior Imaging: High dynamic range allows for detection of defects in materials with varying thicknesses and densities.
Digital Storage: Images are easy to store, transfer, and manipulate for analysis.

6. PMI (Positive Material Identification) and FT (Ferrite Testing)

PMI is a crucial non-destructive testing (NDT) process used to verify the chemical composition and alloy grade of metals (e.g., stainless steel, nickel alloys) in industrial settings, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Primarily employing handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and Optical Emission Spectrometry (OES), it prevents material failure by confirming that components like pipes, welds, and valves meet specifications, preventing hazardous mix-ups in industries like oil & gas, petrochemicals, and power generation. 
 
Ferrite Testing:

Ferrite testing is a non-destructive inspection method (NDT) using a ferritescope to accurately measure delta ferrite content (3–10% range for welds) in austenitic and duplex stainless steel. It ensures optimal corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and weld crack prevention in industries like oil & gas, manufacturing, and power generation. 

 

We provide you with an easy-to-understand report following every test we conduct, so you’ll know the state of your structures exactly. Contact a 20/20 NDT team member today at 1-866-930-6220 about getting a corrosion inspection, erosion survey or NDE (non-destructive examination) in Grande Prairie or your location.