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quality and will help during possible maintenance campaigns on site. Phoenix managing director Mr Karl Quirk says: “The original Acoustic Ranger has also proved popular with the energy and petrochemical sectors for checking pressure relief and vent lines and with food, drink and process industries for detecting holes and blockages in the line. Operators often tell us it has saved them many thousands of pounds and is a vital tool for achieving compliance with pressure systems regulations.” “The AR 5000 has up to four times the range of the original and also better resolution and sensitivity. Apart from heat exchangers, it is ideal for use on a wide range of systems providing a rapid inspection of pipework. For hole and blockage detection in tube and pipe from ¼" to 20" and over lengths of up to 600m, the AR 5000 is the instrument of choice.”

Sound way to find the source of the problem

Phoenix Inspection Systems Ltd, UK, is a specialist in the design and manufacture of non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment. The company has developed a unique device that can detect defects and blockages in pipework and tubing. The AR 5000 emits a soundwave that travels inside the pipe, following it around

bends and even complex spirals to monitor its condition. It is suitable for use on everything from large-scale heat exchangers to general pipework, small- bore circuits and fibre optic conduits. The AR 5000 is a more powerful, long- range version of Phoenix’s Acoustic Ranger that has proved popular with petrochemical and process plant operators around the world.

fi The Acoustic Ranger 5000 can detect defects and blockages in pipework and tubing

This latest version was developed for German- based Linde Engineering for use on its LNG plants, which liquify natural gas for easy transportation by tanker. The plants contain spiral-wound heat exchangers consisting of a complex system of tubes. The AR 5000 is being used to maintain and improve product

Phoenix Inspection Systems – UK Fax : +44 1925 838 788 Email : sales@phoenixisl.co.uk Website : www.phoenixisl.co.uk

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