METIS
Field-deployable inspection buggy for thickness measurement and corrosion mapping, integrating:
- A flexible phased-array probe for complex geometries
- Dual-axis encoded acquisition for spatial precision
- Real-time analysis and digital recording
- An intuitive, guided workflow operable all-level operators
- Context
- Pain-point
- Gains
- In nuclear facilities, wall thickness measurement is crucial for structural integrity assessments, regulatory compliance, and long-term operation (LTO). Historically, these measurements rely on manual ultrasonic testing and handwritten transcriptions, making them prone to human error, inconsistent data, and limited traceability. As nuclear infrastructure ages, high-fidelity, repeatable, and auditable inspection becomes increasingly critical to safety and asset longevity.
- Lack of traceability and repeatability in conventional ultrasonic inspections
- Operator dependency and risk of transcription errors
- Complex geometries difficult to inspect with standard probes
- Need for predictive maintenance data and audit-ready records
- Safety risks due to ergonomics, chemical couplants, and high manpower demands
- Inspection throughput increased; inspections densified per campaign
- Setup and acquisition time reduced; fewer specialist operators needed
- Inspection repeatability enables reliable LTO decisions Minimizes use of consumables and hazardous couplants
- High ROI via aftermarket accessories and consumables
- Interoperability with legacy systems preserves past investments
