A new tool called the Resonance Thickness Measurement (RTM) tool was developed to measure the thickness of steel plates while the vessel is still in operation. This new tool was developed for the inspection of large offshore structures which could not come to the port for regular inspections. This new system can not only alert the operator to impending dangers but can also extend the operational life of structure by assuring its integrity.
Underwater crawler delivers new probe
Journal of Offshore Technology ; 8 , 4 ; 17-18
2000
2 Seiten
Article (Journal)
English