When repairing a gas or oil pipeline, the old pipe needs to be cut and replaced with a new one before it is welded. In petrochemical, natural gas transmission, nuclear power and other fields, even small defects in pipeline welds can lead to serious consequences.
Therefore, efficient and accurate weld inspection tools have become an urgent need in the industry. As a non-destructive testing tool, handheld optical spectrum analyzers are gradually gaining favor in the industry.
A handheld optical spectrum analyzer is a portable optical spectrum analysis device that combines spectroscopic technology and computer technology to quickly perform elemental analysis and defect identification of welds.
In welds, some undesirable phenomena often occur, such as element segregation, impurity element incorporation, etc., which may affect the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of welds. Handheld metal optical spectrum analyzers can help engineers identify problems and take appropriate actions by collecting and analyzing data in real time.
Handheld Metal Spectrum Analyzer Application Areas:
Determination of alloy composition and grade in a variety of metallurgical samples.
Calculate the carbon content to determine the weldability of the pipe.
Verify critical components, such as pipes, valves, and reaction vessels, for positive material identification (PMI).
Inspect materials at receiving, process manufacturing, and outputting quality control (QC).
Verify the Material Test Report (MTR).
Detect unstable and trace elements to comply with regulatory standards.
In general, the handheld spectrum analyzer can accurately measure the content and distribution of various elements in the weld, so as to accurately judge the quality of the weld, and can complete a large number of weld detection work in a short time, which greatly improves the detection efficiency. On the other hand, a handheld optical spectrum analyzer is a non-destructive testing tool that does not cause any damage to the weld, making it ideal for applications where weld integrity is critical.