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Wire Rope Testing – An Introduction to Magnetic Flux Leakage Testing
Introduction Wire rope testing with magnetic flux leakage (MFL) is a well-developed non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for wire rope...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jun 17, 20204 min read
Phased Array Testing to Bridge Welding Code
Introduction Phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) is presented in detail in the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.5 Bridge Welding Code...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jun 4, 20204 min read
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Weld Flaw Sizing
Ultrasonic weld inspection using phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) is used to detect and size weld defects across many different...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
May 21, 20204 min read
Wire Rope Testing – A Review of Different Non-destructive Testing Methods
Introduction Wire rope testing, or bridge cable inspection, is an essential process in fitness-for-serv ice evaluation of amusement park...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
May 8, 20204 min read
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Weld Inspection – Pattern Recognition
Introduction Machines are trained by humans to seek patterns in large volumes of data in order to discriminate between different data...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Apr 23, 20205 min read
On-line NDT Training
Date: 03/20/2020 Announcement: Remote Learning - NDT Training Ultrasonic Testing Level 1 Course Cost: $1250 On-line NDT Training Course...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Mar 20, 20202 min read
Iron Tracking Database - Flow Iron Analytics
TKS’s total flow iron asset management database includes Flow Iron AnalyticsTM (FIA) which currently monitors over 30,000 flowback, frac,...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Mar 9, 20202 min read
Recertification of Tube Trailers using Acoustic Emission Testing
There are many classes of DOT steel cylinders used for medical, industrial, power generation, and gas storage, such as nitrogen, oxygen,...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Sep 19, 20194 min read
Ultrasonic Testing of Welds
Introduction It is not uncommon for a nondestructive testing ultrasonic technician to inspect structural welds according to the American...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Aug 19, 20198 min read
Acoustic Emission Testing of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic FRP Tanks
TECHKNOWSERV CORP. (TKS) is a leading supplier of fiberglass tank acoustic emission testing on new and in-service fiberglass reinforced...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jul 19, 20195 min read
Fiberglass Tank Inspection
Introduction Fiberglass tanks are complex structures made from multiple layers of different materials to achieve a balance between...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jul 19, 20194 min read
Pipeline Inspection with Guided Waves
TECHKNOWSERV specializes in the nondestructive testing of pipelines with long-range ultrasound (LRUT). Under ideal conditions, guided...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
May 19, 20195 min read
Acoustic Emission Testing of Aboveground Storage Tanks
TANKSERV: Acoustic Emission Testing of Aboveground Storage Tanks The floor of an Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) remains the most...
Elizabeth Hay
Apr 19, 20194 min read
Bridge Pin Non-destructive Testing
TECHKNOWSERV CORP. (TKS) provides bridge pin non-destructive testing services to quantitatively assess cross-sectional area loss at...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Mar 19, 20195 min read
Non-destructive Testing (NDT) of Amusement Park Rides
Conventional Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Methods TECHKNOWSERV CORP. (TKS) provides conventional non-destructive (NDT) and advanced...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jan 19, 20195 min read
Non-destructive Testing of Hydraulic Fracturing Components
Flow iron is used in hydraulic fracturing and flowback operations. This process is also referred to fracking. Flow iron requires periodic...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Sep 19, 20184 min read
Acoustic Emission Testing of Spheres
Spherical pressure vessels are manufactured in accordance with the American Society for Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Aug 19, 20184 min read
Video Blog: NDT Non Destructive Testing Tank Testing
Check out our video blog, featuring a detailed look at NDT Non Destructive Testing, tank testing.
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jul 19, 20181 min read
PADEP Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Inspections
PADEP Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Inspections TECHKNOWSERV CORP. is a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP)...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
Jun 19, 20184 min read
Non-destructive Testing: Important Terminology
There are many different non-destructive testing techniques recognized by the American Society for Non-destructive Testing (ASNT)...
Thomas R. Hay, Ph.D., P.E
May 19, 20185 min read
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