Visual testing (VT) inspection applications
Visual inspections are often the first technique that MISTRAS utilizes at the outset of a project. Visual inspections are a useful tool to gauge the scope of corrosion, cracking, leaking, and other damages, enabling MISTRAS to more effectively plan what inspection and maintenance services are required.
Visual inspections can be conducted on any assets that show visible forms of degradation, including:
- Piping
- Storage Tanks
- Boilers
- Vessels
- Welds
A MISTRAS inspector will visually examine these assets and compare them to documented equipment drawings and previous inspection reports (if no formal documentation is available, MISTRAS creates them for you). The inspector makes note of any areas of concern, and depending on the findings, may recommend more advanced techniques to determine the damage’s scope.
In additional to traditional visual testing, MISTRAS also offers borescope and remote video testing services, which are video tools that can be used to visually inspect asset interiors and those in hard-to-access locations.
