TruFlux Tank Floor Scanner
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The TruFlux is a new concept in Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) tank floor plate inspection, incorporating a new level of user sophistication in its innovative design. The TruFlux has the benefits of advanced features and practicality. As a fully self-propelled high-resolution digital scanner, the TruFlux is capable of producing highly accurate topographical images of 6-20mm storage tank floor plates. Particular attention has been paid to the mechanical design, notably in its physical size, weighing in at just 55kg inclusive of its slip-inslip-out lithium ion battery pack. The TruFlux system is easy to use and highly practical. For ease of shipping the whole unit folds down easily for transportation and with it’s reduced physical size and lower weight, handling and set-up require little effort, making life easier for the operator in the field.
Key Features
• Efficient & Effective Mechanical Design.
• Superior Resolution (5.2mm x 1mm)
• Lightweight, 55kg (inc. battery)
• Easy to transport, shipping weight 80 kg
• Easy reporting via Laptop, USB.
• Semi-rugged laptop upgradeable to a fully rugged option.
• Unique damping system provides easylift-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 andplay” unit.
• Off-the-shelf battery technology.
The TruFlux is an industrial high resolution digital tank floor plate scanner, using Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL), for tank floor plate inspection; featuring innovative operator focussed design features. The TruFlux incorporates a unique damping system designed to alleviate the high forces required to break magnetic contact with the inspection surface, giving the operator great control over lift-off and placement. The TruFlux detects corrosion on both top and bottom surfaces, meeting API653. Inspection though coatings is standard, up to 6mm and can inspect thicker plates up to 20 mm (3/4 in) thick.
Developments in the TruFlux software deliver a user-friendly operating system, with an improved data acquistion software (DAQ), enabling quick intuitive set up and a faster plate scan time. It is well documented that for this type of Magnetic Flux Leakage technique, speed variations whilst scanning cause adverse effects on data quality. TruFlux employs a proprietary Speed Compensation Algorithm to help remove resulting spurious indications. With USB connectivity, Scan Data can be easily transmitted back to base, so that inspection data review and report writing can commence while technicians are continuing to work in the Tank.
First line in-field support is available for the TruFlux MFL Scanner with the optional TruFlux spares kits, available with or without a MagnaCheck 3D, meaning key components can easily be replaced/repaired by operators on on-site; eliminating lengthy downtimes and interruptions to scheduled maintenance plans.
The Data Acquisition Software (DAQ) has been developed for both touch-screen and standard pc applications. With fast control function set-up allowing less operator inputs per scan, resulting in faster plate scan time. Auto-hierarchical directory construction eliminates possible overwrites or “non-save” issues.
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.