HydroFORM Scanner

Kodas HydroFORM Scanner

An easy-to-deploy 2-axis encoding phased array (PA) solution, the semiautomated HydroFORM™ scanner enables fast and reliable wall-thickness mapping and midwall damage detection by acquiring high-resolution data of large surfaces in minimal time.

To optimize the productivity of raster scanning, the HydroFORM system is equipped with several efficiency-boosting features:

Integrated X and Y axis encoders
Smart indexing button
Index position and coupling indicators
Scan speed check
Efficient bubble management
Easy-to-index magnetic wheels
Braking system

Easily adapting to curvatures 4 in. OD (101 mm) and greater, this PA solution facilitates a wide range of applications including:

Monitoring wall-thickness reductions due to corrosion, abrasion, and erosion
Detecting midwall damage, such as hydrogen-induced blistering or manufacturing-induced lamination, and differentiating these anomalies from loss of wall thickness

XY mapping principle on pipes with the HydroFORM and ChainSCANNER.

High-Performance Corrosion Mapping for Rough and Uneven Surfaces

Achieve immersion-tank-quality phased array inspection without concerns about water coupling. The HydroFORM scanner's unique low-flow water-column design with foam gaskets conforms to the surface, eliminating the need for a wedge.

Other innovative features of the HydroFORM water-coupling system:

Coupling check LED indicates when the water supply is too low
Gasket protector to prolong the use-life

ScanDeck™ Module

Integrated Controls and Status Indicators

The ScanDeck module is like your scanning dashboard, situated directly in your eyeline while you operate the HydroFORM scanner.

Using a combined HydroFORM and OmniScan™ X3 series solution, you fully benefit from all the functionalities of the ScanDeck module.

Control button:

Start the data acquisition on the OmniScan X3 unit
Switch between guided and freehand scanning modes
Toggle between index and scan axis scanning

Indicator LEDs:

Index position guidance
Insufficient coupling warning
Alert when maximum scan speed exceeded
Active encoder (X or Y)

Complete PA Solution

HydroFORM Scanner and OmniScan™ X3 Series

By combining a water column system with gate synchronization on the interface echo available in the OmniScan X3 software, the HydroFORM provides optimum near-surface resolution, precision measurements, and an enormous improvement in flaw characterization over conventional UT.

Easy gate synchronization with the front wall for quick remaining wall assessment
Optimized coupling
Wedge reflection and frequency filtering is eliminated
Provides excellent near-surface resolution
Up to 1mm x 1mm resolution

Manual Encoded

An easy-to-deploy 2-axis encoding PA solution, the HydroFORM scanner has integrated X and Y axis encoders.

Semiautomatic

The HydroFORM mounted on a MapSCANNER.

Automatic

Conduct automated 2-axis corrosion mapping at high acquisition rates using the motorized MapROVER™ scanner and HydroFORM scanner.

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HydroFORM
Phased array probe	7.5L64-I8
Maximum one-line scan coverage (width)	60 mm
Delay line medium	Water
Delay line height	14 mm or 38 mm
Maximum inspection thickness (in steel)	50 mm (14 mm delay line) 150 mm (38 mm delay line)
Typical near-surface resolution (1/8 in. FBH)	1.5 mm
Depth resolution	0.1 mm
OD inspection range	4 in. and greater
ID inspection range	10 in. and greater (16 in. with index encoder)
Dimensions	16 cm × 12 cm × 8.5 cm with index encoder
Scanner compatibility	ChainSCANNER, SteerROVER, MapSCANNER, and MapROVER