Case Study
TRUSTIE UpGrades
TRUSTIETM UpGrades Tiny Rotating Ultrasonic Tube Inspection Equipment (TRUSTIETM) is a high resolution ultrasonic imaging system specialized for small diameter tubing inspection. It was originally developed by Kinectrics (previously Ontario Hydro Technologies) in the 1990s. Since its invention, TRUSTIETM has been successfully deployed in many CANDU reactor inspection programs. Its unique capability in flaw detection, sizing and characterization has played an important role in the life cycle management of steam generators. However, some of the components used by the legacy TRUSTIETM system became obsolete and for continued service, a system upgrade was required. As the OEM manufacturer of TRUSTIETM systems, Kinectrics promptly responded to customers’ requests and successfully upgraded the