TPi September 2019

Tube inspection & testing technology

The latest in tube and pipeline inspection at Materials Testing 2019

NDT professionals can keep up to date with developments.” Materials Testing 2019 is open from 9:30am to 4:30pm on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 September, and from 9:30am to 2:30pm on Thursday 5 September, and takes place at the International Centre in Telford. BINDT – UK www.bindt.org

This year’s show comes as new technologies are transforming the NDT industry. Paul Fidgeon, chair of the organising committee, said, “NDT plays a major role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of pipelines. The industry is undergoing a period of transformation and new technologies offer huge potential to improve efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Materials Testing is a global meeting place where engineers and

Materials Testing 2019 takes place from 3 to 5 September in Telford, UK. The biennial event, which is free to attend, is a comprehensive exhibition of NDT, materials testing, condition monitoring and diagnostic technologies. The event will feature more than 70 exhibitors plus a wide range of seminars and workshops, and will run alongside the NDT 2019 conference. Both events are organised by the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT).

E-mobility testing systems for media-carrying components

At temperatures ranging from -40°C to +140°C, the flow rate of the test medium (water glycol mixture or pure glycol, eg Glysantin G40, G44 or G48) can vary from 1 to 50 l/min at a pressure of 0.2 to 12 bars or higher. The load changes are freely programmable with sinusoidal or trapezoidal rise at a test frequency of 0.2 to 2 Hz or faster. This allows for reliable and efficient endurance testing within days. In addition, Poppe + Potthoff Maschinenbau offers function test benches for electrical appliances such as cooling and heating units, control valves and pumps. At alternating temperatures, power consumption and performance are tested, optionally with low- or high-voltage power supply to simulate operation via on-board battery and generator (0 to 20V DC / 5A) or the traction accumulator (0 to 600 VDC / 150A).

Test benches from Poppe + Potthoff Maschinenbau facilitate the validation of products for electromobility. Hoses and valves, pipes or housings are tested for their reliability at varying flow rates, pressures and temperatures. In addition, the performance and efficiency of pumps, control valves or cooling and heating systems can be monitored over the entire life cycle in low- or high- voltage operation. Media-carrying components and systems are essential for electromobility, especially for thermal management. To ensure suitability and optimise quality, the components are subjected to rigorous testing. Poppe + Potthoff Maschinenbau’s test benches have been designed to simulate typical working conditions and deliver accurate measurements over the entire life cycle of the product.

Pressure cycling test benches from Poppe + Potthoff test media-carrying components at -40°C to +140°C

The temperature at the inlet and outlet of the test object is measured, as well as the flow rate, pressure and pressure drop, current and voltage in the high- and low-voltage range. Optionally, an environmental simulation can be generated in all test stands by using a climate chamber. A specially developed closed test media circuit prevents the formation of potentially explosive alcoholic vapours by means of pressure. The integrated LabView software from National Instruments enables efficient data acquisition and visualisation. All test procedures and data are automatically stored on the system and can be exported to the network for evaluation. The open software structure makes it possible to integrate additional sensors and data during testing. Poppe + Potthoff Group can also provide numerous testing services, remote maintenance and on-site technicians. Poppe + Potthoff Maschinenbau GmbH – Germany

Poppe + Potthoff pressure cycling test stands can be equipped with a climate chamber for environmental simulation

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