The JME portable X-Ray Betatron 7.5MeV is designed to produce high energy ionising radiation for industrial radiographic non-destructive testing. It can penetrate 30 centimeters of steel or 1 metre of concrete. Case study provided by JME Advanced Inspection Systems.
In the UK, facilities in which ionising radiation is used, are subject to The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). Under these regulations, employers are required to consult a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) regarding the plans for any new or modified facilities and specifically the control measures which are implemented to ensure exposure to ionising radiation is kept as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). Aurora has experience of providing this advice for all uses of ionising radiation in the healthcare sector, including proton beam therapy, traditional external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, radiopharmacies, medical isotope production facilities and diagnostic radiology equipment. Aurora uses the JME Portable X-Ray Betatron (PXB) System for Shielding Integrity Testing (SIT) within radiotherapy bunkers. SIT provides confidence to both the construction partner and the healthcare provider that the facility has been constructed in accordance with the design before it is handed over. SIT uses a mobile radioactive source, which allows more comprehensive testing than is possible with a fixed clinical source. The test source is chosen to match the shielding provided, which allows testing to take place even when adjacent spaces are occupied. Continue reading Shielding Testing for Healthcare Facilities
The JME portable X-Ray Betatron 7.5MeV is designed to produce high energy ionising radiation for industrial radiographic non-destructive testing. It can penetrate 30 centimeters of steel or 1 metre of concrete. Case study provided by JME Advanced Inspection Systems.
INITIAL CONCERN
The catalyst for this study was the concern that main structural I-beams at a Petrochemical facility could be suffering from degradation due to the fracturing of a fire-resistant concrete that was applied during installation. The initial goal is to locate possible damage caused by oxidation due to water ingress through the fractures that could affect the integrity of the structure as well as determine the extent of the damage revealed without the removal of the fire protectant.
The JME portable X-Ray Betatron 7.5MeV is designed to produce high energy ionising radiation for industrial radiographic non-destructive testing. It can penetrate 30 centimeters of steel or 1 metre of concrete. Case study provided by JME Advanced Inspection Systems.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
An oil and gas pipeline operator contacted Oceaneering because an in-line inspection (ILI) pig was stuck in one of its pipelines in the North Sea. The pig had broken, and while one portion was recovered at the onshore reception facility, the rest remained stuck at an unknown position within the pipeline and was preventing oil production to the onshore terminal. The pipeline was suspected to be full of crude oil and wax deposits.
The JME portable X-Ray Betatron 7.5MeV is designed to produce high energy ionising radiation for industrial radiographic non-destructive testing. It can penetrate 30 centimeters of steel or 1 metre of concrete. Case study provided by JME Advanced Inspection Systems.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
In January 2016, a client approached Oceaneering for a nondestructive testing (NDT) method that would be suitable for use on two risers in the North Sea. Each of the risers had significant external corrosion scale, also known as scabs – prompting the need for verification of the risers’ integrity. The goal was to extend the production timeline for the main oil line (MOL), which has a 24inch outside diameter (OD), and the gas producer, with a 20inch OD. The client required another year’s service from the risers in order to align the completion of its necessary repairs with the next planned turnaround.
The JME portable X-Ray Betatron 7.5MeV is designed to produce high energy ionising radiation for industrial radiographic non-destructive testing. It can penetrate 30 centimeters of steel or 1 metre of concrete. Case study provided by JME Advanced Inspection Systems.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
It was identified that part of a heavy wall pipe, in relation to an offshore wellhead, failed/collapsed during a routine drilling operation. Additionally, a drilling tool had become lodged inside the tubing due to a breakage and is stuck in the well.
The JME portable X-Ray Betatron 7.5MeV is designed to produce high energy ionising radiation for industrial radiographic non-destructive testing. It can penetrate 30 centimeters of steel or 1 metre of concrete. Case study provided by JME Advanced Inspection Systems.
In March 2019, JME were tasked with supporting an inspection company in Italy to perform X-Rays of a road bridge in an area notorious for earthquakes. After the Morandi bridge collapse in Genoa in 2018, large scale discussions took place to determine the extent of the potential problems other structures could face as a result of an increase in pollution, corrosion, vehicle traffic, geological factors and poor maintenance schedules.
