Internal 5-year Inspection
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Nondestructive internal 5-year sprinkler inspection. YES - This is a thing and it is possible to do your internal inspections without tearing apart the piping.
NFPA 25 (2011) 14.2.1.1 allows for alternative nondestructive examination methods.
NFPA 25 requires that 50% of sprinkler systems are internally inspected every 5-years.
This specific method of nondestructive testing utilizing ultrasound technology to check for pipe wall thickness, blockage, presence of water (for dry pipe/preaction), presence of air (for wet) is faster, less expensive, and data-driven to provide consistency across all systems.
There are other methods such as x-ray and remote video and both have pros and cons. I have used remote video inspections for spot checks, but this method specifically provides a standardized data-driven approach that allows for HFMs a better method for capital asset management. Find issues early and prepare for section replacement before the pipe fails.
I was extremely excited until I called and was told the equipment was not for sale. Only feasible to use on large projects because of the cost. Looks like we will continue to do it the old-fashioned way until someone makes equipment available for purchase at a reasonable cost. Probably when their patent runs out.
We use a scope , We pull a head in certain areas of the system and inspect it that way.
I'm curious as to what make and model of device you are using that also detects the water flow as well as obstructions. The devices I'm finding are only detecting pipe thickness. Are you willing to discuss?
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I would check us out! We have been doing this since 2004: Sonic Inspection Corporation
Also, we are the guys in the video. We manufacture and design our patented technology. If you want to learn more check out our UA-cam page, LinkedIn or website.
Sonic Inspection Corporation
Interested in the equipment used. What brand and model please. Thank you!
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Hey Craig, check out Sonic Inspection Corporation. We are the guys in the video and have been doing this since 2004. Also, we are the manufacturer and designers.
The technology used is our patented technology. Would love to share with you more about it. Check out Sonic Inspection Corporation on UA-cam, website, or LinkedIn.
Who can use this technology? Can a fire sprinkler company purchase this equipment and incorporate it into their 5 year testing procedures?
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Anyone can use this technology when trained in Guided Wrap Wave Ultrasound process at Sonic Inspection Corporation.
We are the guys in the video. Check out Sonic Inspection Corporation.
As for purchasing - this technology is not for purchase. As of now, we are a service company that operates internationally. Feel free to give us a call.
What kind of equipment is this?
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@@scht99 thank you so much!
Hey! This is Guided Wrap Wave Ultrasound. To learn more check out our UA-cam Page or website. Search for Sonic Inspection Corporation. We are the guys in the video.
Looks scary as f….
Pull the checks….
Hey Chris, Sonic Inspection does not do the checks. That is for the fire contractor. There are two parts to a 5-Year Assessment: Check vales and the piping.
We non-invasively assess the pipe for integral compromise like corrosion, wall-thinning, sludge, slime, Tubercles, scaling, and trapped air or water in a wet or dry system. Similar technology has been used for many decades in the oil and gas, aircraft (Boeing, US Forces, and more), and more.
Sonic Inspeciton checks integrity of the pipe for the 5-Year assessment on the internal piping per NFPA 25 14.2.1.
That didn’t show you anything but a bunch of lines. Break that sucker apart and do an actual internal. That computer crap isn’t gonna show you what your eye will be able to clearly see.
Yeah , I can’t trust anyone in suites . This is very lame and cringe.
That didn’t show you anything but a bunch of lines. Break that sucker apart and do an actual internal. That computer crap isn’t gonna show you what your eye will be able to clearly see.
Sean, to the untrained eye it looks like a bunch of lines. Similar to a radiography or ultrasonic technician in a hospital, it takes training and analytics to reveal what is being seen. Our technology is moving the fire industry into the 21st century from antiquated techniques that provide very little data and much risk. Ultrasound has been used since 1956 and has many applications from medical, oil lines, planes, rockets, ships and more. Now, it has made advancements into Fire Protection (since 2004) with wide acceptance/permission from NFPA 25 Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance on Water Based Systems.
I hope you find this helpful.