Can NDT be performed on welds in awkward locations?
Yes, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) can be performed on welds in awkward or hard-to-reach locations. Modern NDT techniques and portable equipment allow inspections to be carried out in challenging environments such as confined spaces, elevated structures, restricted access areas, and operating plants.
Common locations where NDT is performed include:
- Overhead structures and cranes
- Pipelines and piping systems in congested areas
- Pressure vessels and tanks in confined spaces
- Structural welds at height
- Fabricated components in limited-access areas
Techniques such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MPT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (LPT), and Visual Testing (VT) are particularly suitable for inspecting welds in difficult locations using portable and flexible equipment.
In India, such inspections are conducted in accordance with safety requirements under the Factories Act, 1948 and guidelines from the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health, along with relevant standards from the Bureau of Indian Standards.
At Uniquo, trained and certified NDT professionals conduct inspections in challenging and restricted environments while following strict safety procedures, ensuring accurate inspection results and safe operations.