Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Inspection Services
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Al-Miqias provides non-destructive testing (NDT),
materials testing and welding services for a diverse
range of industries We help you ensure the reliability
and safety of your products, equipment or plant assets
with our world-class services in non-destructive testing
(NDT), materials testing and welding quality. We
understand the processes involved throughout the
entire product cycle – from design and manufacture to
operation and maintenance – and the frequent need for
rapid turnaround times. Our services can support
production processes, quality control, and regulatory
compliance as well as new construction, pipelines, plant
maintenance and schedufed shutdown inspection.
Our vast expertise and knowledge in NDT and materials
testing means we can select the right techniques and
procedures to detect defects and irregularities in your
products, equipment, production facilities or plant
assets and provide you with necessary data to assist you
in making informed decisions.
Al-Miqias can help you avoid the potential for
catastrophic consequences and financial losses with
early detection of problems before they cause damage,
operating inefficiencies in-service failure. We have the
capability to perform NDT for pipe line, tanks, pressure
vessels and boilers in accordance with ASME, AWS, API,
AISC & other known international codes.
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Visual Inspection (VT)
Is a fundamental inspection technique that relies on the trained eye of an
expert to identify flaws and irregularities in equipment without the need for
additional tools.
Visual inspection can be used for internal and external surface inspection of
a variety of equipment types, including storage tanks, pressure vessels,
piping, and other equipment.
Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
liquid penetrant inspection (LPI) also called Dye penetrant inspection (DPI),
or penetrant testing (PI), is a widely applied and low-cost inspection method
used to locate surface-breaking defects in all non-porous materials (metals,
plastics, or ceramics).
Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
For detection of surface and near surface flaws in ferromagnetic material,
Magnetic Particle Testing or MPT is used. Hand-held prods, flexible cables,
electromagnetic or a permanent magnet is used to apply a magnetic field to
the specimen, which is local or overall.
Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
Ultrasonic Inspection is a very useful and versatile NDT method. It is sensitive
to both surface and subsurface discontinuities. the important applications
are flaw detection, thickness measurement, weld inspection and material
characterization. this test covers a wide range of materials, such as metals,
castings, various types of plastics, glass and even composite materials.
Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement (UTM)
Al-Miqias makes use of this NDT technique in a professional way in situations
where an inspector has acoess to only one side of a part whose thickness
must be determined, such as the case of a pipe or tube, or where simple
mechanical measurement is impossible or impractical for other reasons such
as part size or acoess limitations.
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Positive material identification (PMI) is an essential non-destructive testing
(NDT) method utilized to verify that supplied materials conform to the proper
standards and specifications.
As a result, assurance can be gained that the chemical makeup of the
metallic parts has the correct percentage of key elements. AL-MICIAS offers
PM testing services through experienced, trained personnel who can assure
quality of the service. The material scan and testing services can be
performed on-site before the pieces go into the production process.
X-Ray &. Crawler X-Ray (RT)
RT method utalizes penetrating radiation, typicallyX rays, to inspect the
internal structure of an object. it can be used for a wide variety of material
types with varying density, ability to inspect assembled components,
minimum surface preparation required, sensitivity to changes in thickness
corrosion, voids, cracks and material density changes, the ability to detect
both surface and subsurface defects and the ability to provide a permanent
record of the inspection. Al-Miqias supplies a complete line of radiographic
services for both shop and field applications. Our staff of qualified, certified,
professional radiographers operate within strict safety parameters and
produce high quality radiographs that allow us to utilize our interpretation
skills honed through many years of experience to determine if an anomaly is
actually a defect or can be accepted per code requirements.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)
Al-Miqias is the first company in whole Iraq who can provide PAUT test
Phased array ultrasonics (PA) is an advanced method of ultrasonic testing
that has applications in medical imaging and industrial nondestructive
testing. Common applications are weld inspection, material characterization
complex ceametries inspection and provide real time imaging.
To test or interrogate a large volume of material, a conventional probe must
be physically scanned (moved or tumed) to sweep the beam through the
area of interest. In contrast, the beam from a phased array probe can be
focused and swept electronically without moving the probe. The beam is
controllable because a phased array probe is made up of multiple small
elements, each of which can be pulsed individually at a
computer-calculated timing. The term phased refers to the timing, and the
term array refers to the multiple elements. Phased array ultrasonic testing is
based on principles of wave physics, which also Have application in field
such as optics and electromagnetic antennae.
Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (TOFD)
TOFD is a reliable NDT Technique used ta inspect welds fon flaws. sensors
are placed on each side of weld, with one sensor sending as Ultrasonic beam
in to the material and the other receiving reflected and diffracted ultrasound
from anonalies and geometric reflectors.
By measuring the time of flight of these diffected beams, TOFD accurately
detects and sizes flaws, even if they are off-oriented to initial beam direction
, major benefits of using TOFD Technique are Relatively is defferent to weld
bevel angles and flaw orientation, Precise sizing capability for accurate
defect positioning, quick setup and inspection due to a single beam
covering a lange area.
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
Positive material identification (PMI) is an essential non-destructive testing
(NDT) method utilized to verify that supplied materials conform to the proper
standards and specifications.
As a result, assurance can be gained that the chemical makeup of the
metallic parts has the correct percentage of key elements. AL-MICIAS offers
PM testing services through experienced, trained personnel who can assure
quality of the service. The material scan and testing services can be
performed on-site before the pieces go into the production process. PMI can
be utilized on a variety of part sizes - from large complex parts to things as
small as the weld fill material on the pieces. Optical emission spectroscopy
(OES) technology - in a unit as easy to use as a handheld analyzer. Sparking
a revolution in mobile metals analysis, The mobile OES flagship, in a smaller,
lighter package, using probe with an integrated ultraviolet (V).