Detecta y previene la corrosión en tanques con
Inspección MFL de TECNA ICE
Riesgos invisibles en tanques de almacenamiento
- Invisible internal corrosion
- Unexpected leaks and product contamination
- High corrective maintenance costs
- Poor regulatory compliance
Storage tank bottoms are at constant risk of corrosion, which can lead to serious structural failures, leaks and contamination of the stored product.
Poor or non-existent inspection can lead to unexpected costs, environmental incidents and regulatory problems.
Inspección MFL
con Floormap X
Advanced technology for accurate detection. Our inspection with Floormap X uses:
- MFL (Magnetic Flux Leakage) scanning for high resolution corrosion detection.
- STARS technology that distinguishes between defects at the top or bottom of the tank.
- Generation of complete field reports with real-time C-Scan images.
Precisión, seguridad y cumplimiento normativo
Maximum coverage
Including the critical zone
High resolution
For a higher probability of detection
Multitechnology
For the discrimination of upper and lower defects
Flexible scanning
One scanner with three scanning modes
Inspect thicker plates
up to 3/4" (20 mm) thick
Comprehensive and field reports
10% reporting thresholds, increased inspection intervals.
Reduction of preventive maintenance costs.
Compliance with API 653 and EEMUA 159.
Empresas que confían
en la inspección MFL
For our client OCENSA, we implemented an integral service of MFL inspection at the bottom of tanks for integrity management, ensuring the optimal operation and safety of its infrastructure.
Expertos certificados en gestión de integridad
State-of-the-art technology backed by highly trained talent. At TECNA ICE we have a team of professionals specialized in inspection and integrity management, certified in the most demanding industry standards:
- API 653 certification for storage tank inspection.
- AMPP / NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers) in cathodic protection.
- ASNT (American Society for Nondestructive Testing) in nondestructive testing.
- Engineers with experience in risk-based inspection (RBI) and advanced technologies.
Evita fallas inesperadas y optimiza la seguridad de tu infraestructura.
Resuelve tus dudas sobre la inspección MFL
According to API 653, it is recommended to inspect every 5 years or according to the condition of the tank.
No, it is a non-destructive technique that allows evaluation without affecting the operation.
Floormap X is an advanced storage tank bottom inspection solution that uses Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) and magnetic field reluctance technology. It allows detecting corrosion in thick plates and coatings, ensuring the structural integrity of the tank and discriminating whether the corrosion is on the top or bottom of the plate.
- Total tank bottom coverage, including the critical zone.
- High resolution for improved defect detection.
- Multitechnology that allows differentiation between upper and lower corrosion.
- Flexible scanning, with three inspection modes.
- Capacity for thick plates up to 20 mm thick.
- Generation of field reports, with detection thresholds of 10%.
- Compliance with EEMUA 159 and API 653standards.
This system takes MFL technology to the limit, providing high-resolution C-Scan images that accurately identify corrosion levels. In addition, it stores data that can be used to compare periodic inspections, helping to determine corrosion rates and remaining tank life.
The software has assisted defect recognition algorithms, which allow:
- Automatically list defects according to predefined thresholds.
- Identify and record exact corrosion locations.
- Integrate sensor data to automate defect classification and generate X-Y damage coordinates.
STARS technology makes it possible to differentiate whether the corrosion is on the top or bottom of the plate, without the need for visual inspection. This is crucial in coated tanks, where determining the source of the defect would be impossible without this advanced feature.
Thanks to its motorized steering and magnetic shielding, the Floormap X can scan up to 12 mm of the tank’s annular weld, one of the most critical areas. This reduces inspection time and improves data collection in areas of high structural risk.
- Operating principle: MFL matrix and magnetic field reluctance.
- Top/bottom discrimination: Yes.
- Minimum detection: Defects of 10% thickness loss and up to 1 mm in diameter.
- Maximum coating thickness: 10 mm (if non-magnetic).
- Scanning speed: 500 mm/s at 1 m/s.
- Scanning width: 300 mm (12 inches).
- Productivity: Up to 263 m²/h.
- Plate thickness range: From 4 to 20 mm.
- Real-time analysis: Identification of size, position, plate view and type of corrosion.
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