摘要:
A system and method for measuring a pipe is provided. The system includes a frame rotatably receiving the pipe, a carriage movably positionable along the frame, a guide floatingly positionable about the carriage, at least one sensor for measuring a position of the pipe, and a measurement unit operatively linked to the sensor for collecting measurements therefrom. The guide has a mouth that receivingly engages the pipe and axially aligns therewith. The pipe is measured with the sensor(s) while moving at least one of the pipe, the carriage and the guide.
摘要:
An ultrasonic testing apparatus (10) for detecting flaws in a tubular (12), comprising: a probe housing (14) having an axial axis (11), a central cavity (17) lying along the axial axis, and a bottom face (16) adapted for placement on the tubular, the bottom face having an opening (30) in the middle; and a probe support (32) disposed within the central cavity of the probe housing (14) and rotatable about the axial axis of the probe housing; characterized in that the ultrasonic testing apparatus further comprises: an ultrasonic probe (62) mounted on the probe support and having a scanning face (66) exposed to the opening of the bottom face of the probe housing, the scanning face being tiltable relative to a selected plane of the tubular by rotation of the probe support about the axial axis of the probe housing; and a lock arrangement (34, 40, 42, 44) for selectively preventing rotation of the probe support (32) about the axial axis of the probe housing (14).