Truflux: High Resolution Digital Tank Floor Plate Scanner

TRUFLUX
High Resolution Digital Tank Floor Plate Scanner
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The Truflux is a new concept in Magnetic Flux Leakage Innovation
(MFL) tank floor plate inspection, incorporating a new level
of user sophistication in its innovative design. The TruFlux The Truflux incorporates a damping system designed to
has the benefits of advanced features and practicality. alleviate the usual high forces required to break magnetic
contact. The active damping system controls the scanner
As a fully self-propelled high-resolution digital scanner, lift-off and placement in one easily controlled motion,
the Truflux is capable of producing highly accurate greatly reducing any high levels of mechanical loading.
topographical images of 6-20mm storage tank floor plates.
The DAQ Software has been developed for both touch-
Particular attention has been paid to the mechanical screen and standard pc applications. With fast control
design, notably in its physical size, weighing in at just 32kg function set-up allowing less operator inputs per scan,
inclusive of its slip-in-slip-out lithium ion battery pack. resulting in faster plate scan time. Auto-hierarchical
Yet with its advanced design, no functionality has been directory construction eliminates possible overwrites or
compromised; in fact, significant advancements in “non-save” issues.
floor plate inspection have been incorporated into the It is well documented that for this type of magnetic flux
instrument and system design. leakage technique, speed variations whilst scanning
The TruFlux system is easy to use and highly practical. cause adverse effects on data quality. TruFlux employs
For ease of shipping the whole unit folds down easily for a proprietary Speed Compensation Algorithm to help
transportation, see below. With its reduced physical size remove spurious indications arising from this anomaly. In
and lower weight, handling and set-up require little effort, addition all scanning speeds are cross-correlated back to
making life easier for the operator in the field. the calibration and kept within controlled margins.
Particular attention has been paid to data acquisition,
data handling and communication protocols. The entire
electronics package is housed within the fully ruggedized
scan-head enclosure, powered only by the USB;
effectively the Truflux has become a simple plug-and-play
device. This greatly improves site reliability, as complex
electronics and connectivity are susceptible within harsh
environments.
Key Features
• Efficient & Effective Mechanical Design.
• Superior Resolution (5.2mm x 1mm)
• Lightweight, 32kg (inc. battery)
• Easy to transport, total shipping weight
under 60kg (not including laptop).
• Easy reporting via Laptop, USB.
• Semi-rugged laptop upgradeable to a fully
rugged option.
• Unique damping system provides easy
lift-off.
• High resolution optical encoder. Positional
accuracy of ± 1mm over a 20m scan track.
• Fast track-to-track scanning images.
• USB connectivity means the Truflux
effectively works as a simple “plug and
play” unit.
• Off-the-shelf battery technology.
Fig 1: TruFlux Rasterscan Fig 2: TruFlux 12mm Plate Calibration Signals
A new chapter in “Floor-Plate” inspection. The DAQ software has a Preliminary PDF report output
function, enabling the on-site operator to leave a first draft
Baugh & Weedon’s Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) floor- report upon inspection completion. This enables the client
plate scanner introduces a new dynamic to tank floor to be immediately reactive to possible issues.
inspection. The Truflux high-resolution scanning system
offers an unparalleled level of inspection. Overlay Feature
Algorithms developed to filter flux leakage distortion, Past inspection results can be overlaid in both tank, plate
provide the operator and client a greater understanding and track format providing the engineer with a view and
of the visual data displays. Point-to-point data samples indications of corrosion growth areas and trends, assisting
from 48 channels are stored in each track run and can with predictive analysis.
be cross-correlated with subsequent inspections for
predictive corrosion growth analysis.
Battery Design Feature
The Truflux uses Lithium-ion battery technology with push-
High level of Positional Accuracy pull hot swappable capability. A fast recharge function and
The high-resolution optical encoder gives a positional four batteries per unit provides 24hr utilisation.
accuracy of ± 1mm over a 20-meter scan track.
Digital Resolution
Readings from 48 hall affect sensors are captured and
digitised every 1.0 mm of forward travel at a scanning
speed of 500mm p/sec.
Auto-Drawing, Scaling and File Handling.

The software produces a full-scale drawing of the tank
floor, with auto numbering of plates and tracks including
annular rings. Scanned plots of tracks are auto-positioned
onto plates; as are the plates into the tank image.
All file and directory handling is produced automatically,
resulting in significantly faster track-to-track scanning
speed.
Unrivalled data image display reveals any material loss as
a high-resolution corrosion map with additional controls
for zooming, panning and saving images.
Threshold sensitivity can be adjusted to client requirements
along with colour choice, so if required, any indication
over a set percentage loss can be set to a single indicative
colour.
Once operator inputs have been selected an automatic
plate scan strategy is generated. The operator has then
only to follow the on-screen guidance, whilst also being
able to choose and select end zone scanning.
Truflux Specification
Principle Of Operation Magnetic Flux Leakage
Detection 48 Hall Effect sensors

Scan Width 300mm
Method of Propulsion DC motor
Speed 500mm/s
Thickness Range 6-20mm
Test Through Coatings Yes
Maximum Coating Thickness 6mm
Maximum Sensitivity 20%
Auto-Stop No
Power Requirements 24V
Transit Case Meets IATA requirements for transporting magnetisable material.
Operating Weight 32kg
Stop on Defect No
Real Time Analysis Yes
Real Time Averaging Yes
Real Time Digital Signal Processing Yes
Freeze Screen Alarm No
Linear Resolution 0.5mm
Speed Compensation Algorithm Yes
Digital Data Storage 48 Channels x 0.5mm
Scan Length Unlimited
Scan Plate End Zones Yes
Adjustable Sensitivity Range Yes
Laser Guide Yes - optional
Fully dampened magnetic contact Yes
Assisted Magnet Lift-Off Yes.
Minimal effort required to break magnet contact, resulting in
considerably less operator fatigue.
Scan Length Alignment Yes.
(whilst in magnetic contact) The scan track can be fully aligned when the magnet is in contact
with the plate, alleviating the need to break contact if track alignment
was not achieved.
Distributed by:
Baugh & Weedon Ltd. Burcott Business Park, Burcott Road, Hereford, HR4 9JQ
Tel: +44 (0)1432 267671 sales@bw-nde.com bw-nde.com

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