SPA™

Subsea Phased Array.

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SPA™
DEPLOYMENT/PROBE CONTROL FE ATURES

Our unique SPA™ system provides advanced high Provides direct quantitative
resolution phased array and TOFD data using wall thickness measurement
Remotely deployed advance inspection variants of our scanning technology. From simple with highly accurate depth
or complex underwater weld inspection to wall sizing
system providing high-resolution thickness measurements on the outer bend radius
underwater weld inspection or corrosion of risers, SPA™ combined with TSC Subsea’s field- The only underwater phased
proven deployment methods offer efficient and cost array system with 3-encoded
mapping safely and efficiently. effective ROV deployed inspection solutions. axis capabilities

Offering PAUT, UT, TOFD PAUT, UT, TOFD and TFM

phased array techniques in a
and TFM phased array single system
techniques for single-beam
Remotely deployed system
and multi-group inspection. with easy interface to all
SPA is a subsea external inspection common ROVs, making it
system using non-intrusive ultrasonic efficient and eliminating
techniques that are remotely deployed personnel risk
by ROV for the inspection of welds and
complex geometry corrosion mapping. Enhanced detection and
sizing thanks to TFM
TSC Subsea’s SPA utilizes the field
proven Eddyfi M2M Gekko 64:128 Unique design requires limited
system housed in a diver/ROV mountable Reliable high accuracy results dredging; only a foot of
bottle rated to 2000 meters. clearance is needed around
Cost efficient and improves safety
Together with the unparalleled capabilities the pipe for access and full
of SPA’s UT, TOFD and TFM phased Multiple scanning options to suit application coverage
array UT techniques, its 3-encoded
axis capabilities make it suitable for
the most challenging inspections.
TFMPA increases resolution on the near
and far-surface, ensuring difficult to detect COMMON
defects are reported correctly and accurately. APPLIC ATIONS
Thicker weld inspection from one side is
• Circumferential weld inspection
also a key advantage with TFM, enhancing
any subsea weld inspection program. • Wall thickness on bend radius

Combining SPA with TSC Subsea’s large • Complex or tight access

pool of automated robotic scanning systems • Flange face corrosion
makes this solution the preferred inspection
• Bolt inspection
tool for many major operators and vessel
service companies as it offers high accuracy • Underwater structures
at faster speeds of inspection compared
to other technologies and eliminates
radioactive source related HSE concerns.
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SPA™ SPECIFICATIONS
Depth rating 750 meters, up to 3000 on request

Weight in air 26 kg - Deck handling

Weight in sea water 14kg (no buoyancy)

Diameters 3’’+- Application specific

Nominal wall thickness range 6 – 75 mm (0.23 - 2.95”)

Remote operated vehicle options Inspection / Work Class

*Electrical interface 9-75VDC (24V or 48V Nominal) @6a 1 meter long pigtail

*Communications interface Dedicated 10/100 or gigabit ethernet

Minimum data collection step 1 mm radial /1 mm axial Scanner Dependent

Thickness accuracy +/- 0.1 mm

Inspection Real time

Transducer footprint 64 element linear array - variable

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