DUET ™

Non-Traversing
Inspection Technology
for tubes and pipes
DUET TM
Inner and Outer Diameter Inspection System
for Heat Exchangers and Boilers
AcousticEye’s DUET system introduces an innovative, non-
traversing technology for inner and outer diameter tube and pipe
inspection that aims to deliver ultra-fast and accurate results for
today’s challenging turnaround requirements.

Featuring dual modes of patented pulse reflectometry operating in

parallel, the system has been designed to achieve full coverage of all
defects and tube types, regardless of shape or material. DUET is an
advanced, yet easy-to-use tool with simple operation, automated
analysis and report generation, requiring much less operator
expertise and minimal training for a cost-effective inspection cycle.

ADVANTAGES

Ultra Fast Speed

>10 seconds per tube inspection
>2200-2500 average tubes per shift | 1 operator

Easy to Use
>1 operator with minimal training
>Consistent, repeatable results regardless of
operator skill
Full Coverage
Easy to use with 1 operator
>Any shape |u-bends, “s” shape, twisted,
>Any material | ferromagnetic, non-ferromagnetic
>Large diameter up to 4” | boilers

High detectability
>Both ID and OD defects
>Holes, blockages, cracks, bulges, wall loss | erosion,
corrosion, pits

Inspection of any tube shape or material

 pulse
reflectometry
technology
PULSE REFLECTOMETRY
Two Modes Operating in Parallel –
Acoustic and Ultrasonic
>Probe simulaneously injects two types of pulses down the tube
>Multi-sensor arrays send signals and record returned echoes generated by defects
>Patented algorithms identify and report location, type and size of defect

Acoustic Pulse
Reflectometry (APR)
Propagates in the air
A inside the tube

Ultrasonic Pulse
U Reflectometry (UPR)
Propagates in the
actual material of the
tube

Simple, Efficient Operation

DUET guides the operator through all the steps necessary to carry out a job simply and efficiently. An intuitive user
interface makes navigation easy.

1. Job Setup | Tube Sheet Mapping

Using a digital photo, CAD file or scanned schematic diagram, DUET
automatically identifies and numbers the tube sheet.
2. Data Acquisition
The operator simply inserts the probe into the tube and clicks a
button to begin inspection. Progress is monitored and displayed on
the DUET Sound Gun.
3. Auto Analysis Automatic Tube Sheet Mapping
DUET automatically applies statistical analysis algorithms and
sensitivity thresholds to identify each defect.

4. Data Review and Report Generation

Inspection data is available in an easy-to-read format at three stages:
>On-the-fly during the job to support marking
specific tubes that require further action.
>Specific, user-defined time intervals such as end
of shift or day.
>Full detailed report in PDF or HTML format
including drill down options, tabular reporting and
screenshots of the detected flaws.
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Specification*
Tube/Pipe Size Currently available to support 14mm – 26mm ID. Support for larger sizes planned for release in 2013.

Tube Configuration Any configuration including u-bends, twisted tubes and spiral wound tubes.

Tube Material Any metal including ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic.

Maximum Length Up to 80’ length depending on defect size, tube configuration and type.

Inspection Speed 10 seconds per tube

Both inner diameter (ID) and outer diameter (OD) defects including: holes, blockages, cracks, bulges, wall
Detected Defects
loss (erosion, corrosion, pits)

Main System Components > Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) - Ruggedized computer with proprietary AcousticEye software
> Sound Gun - Lightweight handheld device for data acquisition
> Probe – Available in several sizes and depths

Patented AcousticEye pulse reflectometry technology (acoustic and ultrasonic operating in parallel) with
Software
specialized inspection algorithms and capabilities for job setup, data acquisition, analysis and reporting

Reporting Customizable, graphical reports. Available output in PDF or HTML format.

Total box weight: 56.2 lbs (25.5Kg)

Physical Characteristics
Box dimensions: 31.3” x 20.4” x 15.5” (79.5 x 51.8 x 39.4 cm)

Power Input Dual voltage system (110V/220V)

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*Subject to field test performance results.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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