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AUXILIARY INSPECTIONOther NDT Techniques |
ACOUSTIC DIAGNOSTICSpecialized Acoustic Detection Technique |
DATA ANALYSISAdvanced Analysis & Assessment Technique |
ASSET LIFE STUDYComprehensive Report for Asset Life Study (ALS) |
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Comparison HATs with other inspection method
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HATs Methods | Other NDT Methods |
Detect deformation development of anomalies and condition | Detect geometric of anomalies |
Requires damage mechanism to be present | Do not require damage mechanism |
Result dependent on loading and auxiliary inspection | Result is repeatable regardless of loading. |
Non-intrusive, no interruption to operation | May be intrusive and may interrupt operation |
Requires minimal access and surface preparation | Require access to whole area or most area of inspection |
Covers the whole object under inspection | Scan at localized area in sequence |
Does not requires plant shutdown for inspection activities | Requires plant shutdown for inspection activities |