The MUSTANG© shell scanner was developed to provide continuous scanning capability while providing Ultrasonic Thickness measurements and velocity. Measurements are typically recorded every 1/4" along the length of the Dryer Shell while maintaining a scan speed of 4 to 6 inches per second. A system encoder is used to ensure the exact location of the recorded measurements at all times and is displayed in feet and inches.

  "Real Time" viewing of the B-Scan image with simultaneous plotting of the thickness scan on the PC screen affords the technician the opportunity to immediately note any discrepancies or anomalies. These areas can be verified immediately simply by backing the crawler up and re-scanning the area without terminating the scan.

  Data is stored directly on the PC, so memory is virtually unlimited and transfer of data is not required.

  The system uses a two channel multiplexer which is a reliable solid state unit that requires no modification of the Ultrasonic instrument and uses a four point calibration. This calibration compensates for all delays in the wedge which is automated in our software. Previously acquired data can be simultaneously displayed with current data.

  The MUSTANG© reporting software prints the line scan for the Ultrasonic thickness and Velocity on the same page for each scan taken. All thickness values at or below the assigned minimum value are printed in red with the thinnest recorded measurement for the scan noted in the margin.

MUSTANG© has the ability to be configured to perform conventional ultrasonic thickness inspections on storage tanks, pressure vessels, railcars, and other types of ferromagnetic components.