Ultrasonic weld inspection device comprising a support belt, and associated method
The support belt system with ultrasonic transducers and elastic links addresses the challenges of complex assembly and incomplete inspection in pipe welds by enabling quick, safe, and complete weld assessment, even around bends, thus enhancing safety and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024010453
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing ultrasonic welding inspection devices for pipes, particularly in nuclear reactors and petrochemical installations, face challenges such as complex assembly, prolonged exposure to radiation, and incomplete inspection due to difficulty in mounting hoops around bends, leading to potential safety hazards and incomplete weld assessment.
A support belt system comprising a series of ultrasonic transducers and elastic links that easily encircle the pipe circumference, allowing for safe and complete inspection by attaching supports with complementary interfaces and pins, enabling quick and adaptable mounting around bends.
Facilitates rapid, comprehensive, and safe ultrasonic inspection of pipe welds, reducing operator exposure and ensuring full circumference coverage without the need for complex hoop mounting, even near bends.