Non Destructive Testing

Non Destructive Testing for Steam Boilers is one of the services J&U Services is able to offer our customers.

Brief: Protecting your investment and eliminating down time. 

Performing Non Destructive Testing helps prevent forced shutdowns by detecting defects such as erosion, cracking, corrosion, grooving, steam impingement, and tube-support fretting that cause tube failures. Significant economic savings from routine testing through improved reliability and plant availability can be achieved. 

An NDT is a five-yearly requirement for Steam Boilers. Not to be confused with an Annual Insurance Inspection. You may choose to have an NDT prior to their Insurance Inspection. The two things are separate services.

Steam Boilers are used in food production. Brewing, manufacturing, and agricultural processes to name three. These industries won’t tolerate unplanned downtime. To put it simply – time is money. An organisation may choose to have more frequent NDTs to ensure its equipment is fit for purpose. 

As its title suggests, NDT refers to any technique used to examine damage on welded appliances and structures without compromising their integrity. NDT testing procedures are cost-effective as no damage results from the test. Therefore, organizations maintain quality standards and improve the durability of appliances by employing these techniques. By implementing NDT, organizations ensure they identify and address potential damage to welded appliances and structures. This leads to enhanced longevity and reliability. Part of the NDT tests is by using Ultrasonic.

If your organisation uses steam and your steam boilers are nearing their NDT date, get in touch with Geoff at geoff@juservices.co.uk or fill out our contact us form.