NDTnet 1998 Aug, Vol.3 No.8

Abstract

NDT in the offshore scene now has passed its 25 year anniversary. Serious offshore NDT started off as the exploitation of offshore oil and gas began in the 1960s and early 1970s in the European North Sea, where the environment is hash.

Based on where developments have taken place, in and around the North Sea, - and a few other places, a review is given of offshore NDT techniques and applications. This ranges from the starting phase, with adoption of conventional NDT for underwater use by divers, to today's use of newer techniques, automated and remotely operated NDT and structural integrity monitoring.

Peculiarities of offshore NDT are presented with respect to NDT personnel and special preparations and quality assurance measures. Underwater NDT personnel qualification schemes and attempts towards standardization are given.

The needs and requirements for, and the sense and the nonsense of offshore NDT are addressed from the fabrication yard to the operational phase. Newer inspection philosophies and the use of cost or safety optimised inspection are addressed.

Abstract Source:
Book of Abstracts, 7th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 26-29 May 1998, ISBN: 87-986898-0-00

Full-Text Source:
Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing, 26-29 May 1998, ISBN:

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