Valve inspection for leak detection and structural integrity
At TECNA ICE, we deliver non-intrusive valve inspection using acoustic emission technology to ensure the operational safety and structural integrity of control valves in pipelines and station systems.
Acoustic emission inspection plays a vital role in predictive maintenance strategies for critical infrastructure. Our service helps prevent unexpected failures, environmental risks, and high corrective maintenance costs.
Valves regulate fluid and gas flow in industrial systems. Over time, wear or damage can lead to loss of sealing, malfunction, or even failure—especially in hard-to-reach areas. By detecting early signs of deterioration, we help you maintain compliance, safety, and efficiency.
We use the spotWave 201, a compact and high-precision AE device, to offer:
Evaluation without interrupting operations
Real-time reporting and diagnosis
Reduce unnecessary maintenance and repairs
Suitable for valves in restricted or remote locations
In line with ASME, API, and ASTM
For our client OCENSA, we implemented an integral service of inspection by acoustic emission of valves for integrity management, ensuring the optimal operation and safety of its infrastructure.
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:
We recommend inspecting annually or according to the preventive maintenance plan.
No, it is a non-intrusive technique that allows on-line diagnosis.
SpotWave 201 is a portable and rugged single-channel Acoustic Emission (AE) measurement unit that can be controlled by laptops, tablets, smartphones or IoT devices. It complies with the European Standard EN 13477-1, allowing acoustic impact data to be acquired and processed and transient waveforms to be recorded for advanced analysis.
The device uses SpotWave software, which saves data in pridb and tradb formats, compatible with the Vallen AMSY-6 multichannel AE system. This allows data analysis with the same tool used in advanced monitoring systems.
The Coupling Check Transmitter (CCT) allows:
This equipment is ideal for:
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It contains the relevant KPIs to obtain a risk ranking, which are represented by means of dashboards.
Integrates the PIDT Plants with the SCADA tool, in order to calculate the risk, making use of variables such as pressure,
temperature, flow, etc.
Bulk loading of inspections performed on static equipment, generating an inspection plan derived from RBI and sending SAP alerts.
It allows the centralization and codification of the information related to the integrity of the Asset: The necessary nomenclatures are defined in order to identify each document according to its origin. Likewise, each document can be classified in relation to the process in which it is involved. It allows organizing documents by means of a hierarchical tree that enables searches and filters to quickly find documents.
Allows the management, analysis and visualization of information compared to company targets related to:
Allows the evaluation and control of modifications to the design of facilities, operation, organization or activities; prior to implementation, in order to ensure that no new elements will be introduced that increase the risk and existing hazards to the business, people or the environment based on applicable regulations.
Allows the consultation of information associated with the life cycle of the asset and its accessories.
Assesses and analyzes the risk level of the Assets to generate an inspection plan. It is designed to perform the calculation and analysis of static equipment risk under the RP API 581-16 standard. The user will be able to create the required risk assessments
to generate a valuation and inspection plan.
It allows the centralization and codification of the information related to the integrity of the Asset: The necessary nomenclatures are defined in order to identify each document according to its origin. Likewise, each document can be classified in relation to the process in which it is involved. It allows organizing documents by means of a hierarchical tree that enables searches and filters to quickly find documents.
