ALSTOM Inspection Robotics SOLUTIONS

Palm Scanner
Phased array inspection tool

The ALSTOM Inspection Control in your hands

Robotics Palm Scanner
is a compact, lightweight Weld assessment of difficult-to-access, low-diameter pipes
NDT inspections of circumferential butt welds are a complex task. This type of joint is
and robust tool that uses found in various structures including low-diameter tubes in boilers. Experts inspect
these to find defects which could result in the failure of a component, possibly
ultrasonic phased array inducing a human or environmental hazard. Four factors define the quality of these
technology to reliably, inspections:

efficiently and safely Safety

inspect the weld integrity Inspection duration
Measurement precision and reliability
of small diameter tube Quality data management
racks with clearance as When performed manually, it is difficult to achieve high standards for these factors
narrow as 12mm. simultaneously. New or repaired welds are usually inspected by radiography
(RT). The technology requires the evacuation of the workers on site, as well as
considerable time for developing the RT films.

ALSTOM Inspection Robotics Palm Scanners answer todays challenges to

successfully and reliably perform circumferential butt weld inspections. Ultrasonic
phased array technology provides several benefits in terms of safety, productivity
Benefits of phased and inspection quality.
array
Mcostaintenance optimised in terms of
and duration
Nofoworkers/no
radiation, no evacuation
loss of welding
productivity
High safety
Iimproved
mmediate NDT results and
data management
Flat (top right) and Circular (bottom)
Palm Scanner in field operation.

Reliable measurements
Improved fusion flaw detection
Key features
IScanner
nspects pipes up from 1.0" OD.
for larger diameter is
available on request
Randollingposition
encoder for accurate sizing
recording

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representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and
commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express
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 Alstom inspection robotics SOLUTIONS
Palm Scanner Phased array Inspection Tool

Operating Information
Outline The Palm Scanner range inspects pipes of diameters up from 1.0" (25 mm). The tools
are adaptable with various wedges and phased array probes to suit any inspection
Compact, rigid and lightweight procedures regardless of tube thickness, material or acceptance criteria.
Enarrow
asy access between gaps as
as 12 mm ALSTOM Inspection Robotics Palm Scanners are compatible with most of the currently
available ultrasonic phased array equipment. Data acquisition and interpretation are
Oclamp
ptimum spring-loaded open
system
possible with all the current phased array software.

No axial slip The Palm Scanners also comes with a wide selection of accessories in order to make
Excellent UT signal inspection and/or equipment handling even simpler.

Reliable measurements
Fbetween
ast and easy translations
measurements
ferromagneticferromagnetic
S uitable for
pipes
and non

Adapts to various probes and wedges

Pweld
rovides optimum circumferential
measurement for each tube
size
Operated by a single person
Easy to set up Palm Scanner skeleton for weld scans Palm Scanner skeleton for weld scans
Carray
ompatible with most phased
systems on the market
of 1"4.5" diameter pipes. of larger than 4.5" diameter pipes.

Pfrom
arallel mounting for inspection
both sides
Crust-free)
E compliant (waterproof and

Aquistion window showing scan result

Transport and Packaging
The AIR Palm Scanner is delivered in a
compact hard shell including spare parts
and tool box for easy and safe transport.

For more information

please contact:

ALSTOM Inspection Robotics Ltd

Technoparkstrasse 1
8005 Zrich
Switzerland

Phone: +41 44 275 25 75

Visit us online:
www.inspection-robotics.com

TPW/BPROB/PALMSCAN/eng/THP/01.13/CH/7857 ALSTOM 2012. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No
representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and
commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express
written authority, is strictly prohibited. Alstom contributes to the protection of the environment. This leaflet is printed on environmentally-friendly paper.