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Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS) Is An: Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing Pipes Tubes

The IRIS probe uses ultrasonic waves to detect metal loss in pipes and tubes. It consists of a rotating mirror inside a probe that is pulled through flooded tubes, directing ultrasonic pulses in a helical pattern to inspect the inner and outer walls. It is important for the pulse to initiate precisely at the tube's center to avoid distortions. Frequency ranges from 10-25 MHz. IRIS is commonly used to inspect boilers, heat exchangers, and other components, moving slowly at 1 inch per second for high accuracy within 0.005 inches.

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Internal Rotary Inspection System (IRIS) Is An: Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing Pipes Tubes

The IRIS probe uses ultrasonic waves to detect metal loss in pipes and tubes. It consists of a rotating mirror inside a probe that is pulled through flooded tubes, directing ultrasonic pulses in a helical pattern to inspect the inner and outer walls. It is important for the pulse to initiate precisely at the tube's center to avoid distortions. Frequency ranges from 10-25 MHz. IRIS is commonly used to inspect boilers, heat exchangers, and other components, moving slowly at 1 inch per second for high accuracy within 0.005 inches.

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Internal rotary inspection system (IRIS) is an ultrasonic method for the nondestructive

testing of pipes and tubes. The IRIS probe is inserted into a tube that is flooded with water,
and the probe is pulled out slowly as the data is displayed and recorded. The ultrasonic beam
allows detection of metal loss from the inside and outside of the tube wall.

The IRIS probe consists of a rotating mirror that directs the ultrasonic beam into the tube wall.
The mirror is driven by a small turbine that is rotated by the pressure of water being pumped
in. As the probe is pulled the spinning motion of the mirror results in a helical scan path.

One of the key settings in the procedure is to ensure that the ultrasonic pulse initiates in the
very focus point at the center of the tube or pipe. An off-center pulse will show a distorted
image of the tube due to the difference in the sound path for either side of the tube wall. For
that reason there are centering devices that help the operator to keep the turbine centered at
all times.

The transducer utilized for the inspection has to be high frequency, enough to bounce back at
both inner wall and outer wall. Frequency range typically used range from 10-25 MHz in a
piezoelectric transducer.

Field-proven and commonly used in boilers, heat exchangers, and fin-fan tubes.

Often used as a back-up to electromagnetic examination of tubes, to verify calibration


and accuracy. Especially useful as a follow-up to remote field testing due to the full
sensitivity near tube support structures provided by IRIS.

The IRIS probe must be moved very slowly (approximately 1 inch per second, or
2.5 cm/s), but it produces very accurate results (wall thickness measurements typically
accurate to within 0.005 inch, or 0.13 mm).

Before the examination, tubes must be cleaned on the inside to bare metal.

A supply of clean water is needed, typically at a pressure of 60 psi, or 0.4 MPa. Dirt or
debris in the water may cause the turbine to jam.

Works for tube diameters of inch (13 mm) and up. Special centralizing devices are
needed for larger diameters.

Works in metal or plastic tubes

Through hole is difficult to detect by using this method

Operates in temperatures above freezing.

Can pass bends, but will not detect defects in bends.

Not sensitive to cracks aligned with tube radius

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