ACFM &

® TSC PRODUCTS
OVERVIEW
Introducing the TSC Line

OVERVIEW
ACFM® developer and sole supplier since 1984
Based on sales of ACFM systems and probes
Strategic focus since 2012 on new ACFM applications
and services
Continuous R&D with portfolio of market-driven
products and applications to advance ACFM
Established track record and reputation in remote
subsea weld inspections on major oil & gas projects
worldwide
New subsea, topside, and tubular ACFM applications
perfectly aligned with current industry drivers for
cost-effective integrity management
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KEY FACTS
Advanced NDT technology with unique capabilities
and major advantages over conventional methods
Track record of industry firsts and cutting-edge
solutions in advanced NDT
Worldwide sales, project delivery footprint, and
customer base
Applications in the oil & gas, petrochemical, nuclear,
rail, and mining sectors
Operation centers in Milton Keynes, Aberdeen, and
Singapore
32 employees, including six PhDs covering a wide
range of scientific and engineering disciplines
ACFM Explained

OVERVIEW
Alternating current field measurement (ACFM)
is a field-proven advanced electromagnetic
inspection technique
Gives the highest level of confidence in
detection and measurement of surface-
breaking defects in welds and metal
components
Developed with BP, Shell, BG, and
ConocoPhillips to improve underwater
inspection reliability, reduce operator
dependence, and provide auditable inspection
records
Enables inspection without removing
protective coatings for major cost and time
savings over other NDT methods
ACFM Explained

OVERVIEW (CONT.)
Real-time defect sizing and data records with minimal missed
or spurious signals enable immediate and confident risk
assessment
Uniquely capable of subsea deployment down to 2000 m
enables inspecting assets previously inaccessible to NDT
ACFM is approved by all major certifying authorities and
specified internationally by operators and integrity
management contractors
ACFM Explained

KEY ATTRIBUTES
Cost effective
Saves time
Proven reliability
Flexible deployment
User-friendly
Auditable data records
Approved by regulatory bodies
ACFM Explained

FIELD GENERATION &

DETECTION
Probe uses alternating current to induce a
uniform electromagnetic field in surface
Electromagnetic field disturbed by surface-
breaking defects
Sensors measure disturbance and locate defects
Interaction recorded and modelled using
advanced mathematics, which enables sizing
length and depth without on-site calibration
Comparing ACFM

Detection Metrics (Subsea)

Features ACFM MPI ECT
Prob. of
detection
ACFM MPI Eddy
Reduced operator dependence
100%
• Better detection reliability and repeatability ✓   90%
• Greater confidence of data integrity
80%
Detection through coatings
• Avoids cost and coating removal ✓  ✓ 70%
60%
Detection under ambient light. No pollutants. ✓  ✓ 50%
40%
Detection in duplex and other non-magnetic materials ✓  ✓ 30%
Remote deployment 0 50 100 150
• Enables deepwater deployment (down to 2000 m) Defect length (mm)
• Access to locations where diver safety is a concern ✓  
• Reduced cost of DSVs, dive systems, and spreads
80% Missed % Spurious %
Provides accurate and auditable inspection records 70%
• Enables effective integrity and risk management ✓   60%
• Supports regulator verification and audits 50%
40%
Determines crack length and depth without calibration ✓   30%
20%
High probability of detection (PoD) and low false call rate
✓   10%
• Avoids unnecessary repairs, rework, and costs 0%
ACFM MPI Eddy
Robust technology — insensitive to temperature ✓  
Comparing ACFM 110

100

DETECTION 90

Probability of detection (%)

Superior to MPI for small defects (length 80
10–30 mm)
Equivalent to MPI for defects over 30 mm 70
in length
Consistently more reliable than eddy 60

current
50

40

30
50 50 100 150 200 250 300
Defect length (mm)

ACFM MPI Eddy

ACFM Independent Approvals

Non-Destructive Testing of Hull Welds, February 2014. Section Standard Practice for Examination of Welds using the ACFM
6, ACFM Technique Technique (E2261-03), latest revision E2261-12
Standard Practice for Examination of Drill String Threads using
the ACFM Technique (E2928-13)

Classification Note No. 7, March 2012. Section 2.1, Detection

of Surface-Breaking Cracks
ASME V Article 15: ACFM Technique, 2006

Accepted for in-service examination of structural welds. TSC is

also an LR-certified ACFM Inspection Services Provider
BS EN ISO 19902: Petroleum and natural gas industries. Fixed
steel offshore structures

Approved technique for surface-breaking crack detection North Sea standards (NS-2), 2012 revision: Accepted
alternative to MPI for drill string thread inspection
ACFM in a Variety of Industries
INTRODUCING
PACE ®
Introducing PACE

PACE FEATURES
Reliable, repeatable crack detection with ACFM
Accurate defect length and depth sizing
Inspection through coatings, no cleaning required
No in-situ calibration
Fast data processing, delivering instant scan results
Integrated, highly portable and robust (IP65)
Full scan and data records for audits
Easy report generation
Built-in camera, for on-site images
Battery operated (typically 8 hours) with desktop & in-car
chargers
4 secure corner harness points (IRATA compliant)
Introducing PACE

PACE APPLICATIONS
One-person operation
Rope access inspections
Topside offshore / onshore structures
Refinery piping and vessels
Cranes and towers
Pipeline welds
Painted / coated structures
High production rates
Introducing PACE

PACE DEMO
Introducing PACE

PACE SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 2.5 kg Display Language: English
Dimensions: 295×198×75 mm Harness Points: Corner harness point ×4
Operating Temperature: –20°C to 50°C Onboard Camera: 5 megapixels
Environment Protection: IP65 SENSU® Probes: Straight nose and right-angled nose,
5 kHz, hot swappable
Display: Built-in TFT, chemically strengthened glass
Battery Autonomy: Typically over 8 hours
Battery Information: 3.5-hour recharge(from depleted), 14.4 V,
98 Wh, 10 A, desktop and in-car chargers
Internal Data Storage: 32 GB
Probe Cable Length: 1.5 m (standard)
Output: VGA
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth ®, USB 3.0
Introducing PACE

PDF FIELD REPORTS

PACE in a Variety of Applications
INTRODUCING
AMIGO™
Introducing AMIGO

AMIGO FEATURES
Rapid scans with handheld probe
Array support
Extensive probe catalog & application range
Accurate defect length and depth sizing
Inspection through coatings, no cleaning necessary
Rugged, rated for IP54
Full data storage for backup, offline viewing and audits
Fast data processing, delivering instant scan results
Full scan and data records for audit purposes
Easy report generation
Battery operated (typically 5 hours)
Onboard RUN / STOP and MARKERS buttons, as well as larger
probes—enables one-user operation in difficult-to-access areas
Introducing AMIGO

AMIGO APPLICATIONS
Topside crack detection
Weld inspection
NDT through coatings
Drilling thread inspection
Bridges and infrastructures
Storage spheres and tanks
Splash zone inspection
Rail track wagons and axles
Pipelines, welds, and damage assessment
Subsea weld inspection
Introducing AMIGO

AMIGO DEMO
INTRODUCING
U31™
Introducing U31

U31 FEATURES
Rapid scans with handheld probe
Reliable, repeatable defect length and depth sizing
Operation down to 300 m (U31R can operate down to 2000 m)
Inspection through coatings, no cleaning necessary
Access to wide range of geometries with ACFM subsea probes
(150 m cables standard)
Full scan and data records for audit purposes
Easy report generation
Introducing U31

U31 APPLICATIONS
Subsea weld inspection
Splash zone inspection
Jackets and subsea structures
Damage assessment
Pipelines
NDT through coatings
Diver-deployed inspection
ROV deployed inspection in tandem with crawlers and
scanners: deep sea applications, UWILD
Introducing U31

DIVER-DEPLOYED U31
Introducing U31

REMOTELY DEPLOYED U31